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      Flight deals from St Louis to Shanghai

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from St Louis Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from AED 4,320. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
      Shanghai.AED 1,909 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from St Louis on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,909, select.
      Shanghai.AED 2,008 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 5.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from St Louis on Wed, Aug 5, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,008, select.
      Shanghai.AED 2,030 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 28.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from St Louis on Mon, Sep 28, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,030, select.
      Shanghai.AED 2,518 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jul 30.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from St Louis on Thu, Jul 30, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,518, select.
      Shanghai.AED 2,561 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 30.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from St Louis on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 2,561, select.
      Shanghai.AED 3,114 per passenger.Departing Wed, Feb 3.One-way flight with Japan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Japan Airlines, departing from St Louis on Wed, Feb 3, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 3,114, select.
      Shanghai.AED 4,673 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 18.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from St Louis on Fri, Dec 18, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 4,673, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from St Louis to Shanghai

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like St Louis to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Jul
      from AED 2,518
      Aug
      from AED 2,008
      Sep
      from AED 2,030
      Oct
      from AED 1,909
      Nov
      from AED 2,561
      Dec
      from AED 4,673
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      Feb
      from AED 3,114
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      Alternative St Louis to Shanghai routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from St Louis to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Shanghai Hongqiao

      14km from central Shanghai
      Closest
      from AED 2,091
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      Shanghai Pudong

      33km from central Shanghai
      Cheapest
      from AED 1,909
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      St Louis to Shanghai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundAED 1,909
      Cheapest month to flyOctober

      Finding cheap flights from St Louis to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

      There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
      The best price we found for a round-trip flight from St Louis to Shanghai is AED 4,070. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from St Louis to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from AED 4,070.
      There are no flights flying from St Louis to Shanghai, as of July 2026.
      The cheapest month to fly from St Louis to Shanghai is usually October.
      If you're flying from St Louis Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from AED 4,070.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from St Louis Airport to Shanghai on Monday, October 12, 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between St Louis Airport and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In July, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
      Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

      Traveling from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Shanghai: what you need to know

      • St Louis Lambert International Airport is located in St Louis. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of St Louis.

      • To avoid missing your STL to Shanghai flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

      • During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.

      • Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your plane ticket from STL to Shanghai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

        • Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

        • Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)

        • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)

      • The journey from central St Louis to STL takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

      • Planning to catch an early flight from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Shanghai? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to STL:

      • When it comes to St Louis Lambert International Airport's on-time performance, 76% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

      • You'll find STL at 10701 Lambert International Blvd..

      How to find the cheapest flights from St Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to Shanghai

      • The best price we've found for a one-way St Louis Lambert International Airport to Shanghai flight is AED 1,909. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 4,070. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

      • To find cheap flights from STL to Shanghai, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.

      • The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Shanghai across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.

      • There's no need to keep checking in to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from STL to Shanghai.

      • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Shanghai by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

      Airports in Shanghai

      Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

      Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

      • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. Once you've disembarked your flight from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

      • If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take about 40 minutes.

      • There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to SHA. Settle in and get cozy after your STL to Shanghai flight at any of these well-located options:

      • Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from SHA as soon as your plans are confirmed.

      • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

      Best time to go to Shanghai

      • December is the quietest month for flights from St Louis Lambert International Airport to Shanghai, while February is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Shanghai based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

      • When booking your St Louis Lambert International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

      • Search for cheap tickets from STL to Shanghai in January if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

      More about Shanghai

      Explore more of China

      • Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 274 kilometers west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

      • If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in China, consider Puyang, roughly 241 kilometers southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are key highlights.

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