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Today’s best flight deals from Nashville to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Nashville to Shanghai

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October 26 - November 16

Cheapest

BNA - Shanghai

$1,324

$1,141

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December 1 - December 12

Best

BNA - Shanghai

$1,363

$1,204

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July 21 - July 28

BNA - Shanghai

$1,150

$1,239

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July 14 - July 30

Earliest

BNA - Shanghai

$1,124

$1,240

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September 16 - September 23

BNA - Shanghai

$1,183

$1,245

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September 15 - September 28

BNA - Shanghai

$1,149

$1,246

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October 13 - October 20

BNA - Shanghai

$1,246

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September 1 - September 5

BNA - Shanghai

$1,199

$1,270

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September 18 - October 9

BNA - Shanghai

$1,145

$1,331

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August 25 - September 8

BNA - Shanghai

$1,199

$1,341

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Insights for flights from Nashville to Shanghai

Fares for cheap flights from Nashville to Shanghai right now are significantly below the typical level. Historically, prices for this long-haul route typically range from $1490–$1795, with a median of $1590. However, 0% of recent fares have been classified as a good price.

A typical journey from Nashville to Shanghai takes about 64h 31m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 11967 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, this duration accounts for the time spent during layovers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Shanghai? The most affordable month to fly is typically April, with a median fare of $1551. May also offers competitive prices, with a median fare of $1633. In contrast, June sees a significant increase in median fares, rising to $3258.

For flights from Nashville to Shanghai, most itineraries connect at least once. There are no direct flights from Nashville to Shanghai, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 5. Deals for this route are infrequent, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Nashville to Shanghai

Regular price: $1,170 - $2,149

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Nashville to Shanghai is $1170 to $2149. The current lowest deal is $1141 on Kayak for travel from Oct 26-Nov 16.

now $1,141

Low $1,170

High $2,149

The cheapest time to fly from Nashville to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Shanghai is April, with a median price of $1551. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $3433. Prices are generally lower from April to June.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $1,551

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,433

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from Nashville to Shanghai

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Air Canada

China Eastern Airlines

Cathay Pacific

Last-minute flights going from Nashville to Shanghai

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Shanghai

Nashville (BNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,299

$2,036

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Shanghai

Nashville (BNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,296

$2,265

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Shanghai

Nashville (BNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,293

$2,265

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Shanghai

Nashville (BNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,310

$2,290

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Shanghai

Nashville (BNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,299

$2,485

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

BNA - Shanghai

Nashville (BNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

$1,293

$3,642

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Nashville to Shanghai

21 nights

Oct 26 - Nov 16

$1,324 → $1,141

14%

11 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 12

$1,363 → $1,204

12%

7 nights

Oct 13 - Oct 20

$1,246 → $1,246

7 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$1,183 → $1,245

Popular Airports to fly from Nashville to Shanghai

Nashville - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Nashville to Shanghai are below the typical level, with deals around $1141.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Nashville to Shanghai, with a median price of $1551.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 64h 31m.

The typical flight duration from Nashville to Shanghai is 64h 31m, with connecting flights dominant.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route is dominated by connecting flights; no direct flights are available from Nashville to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers connecting flights.

United Airlines has offered 15 deals on connecting flights from Nashville to Shanghai in recent history.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route.

Deals for flights from Nashville to Shanghai are rare, with about 0.03 deals per day.

Nashville main airports to depart from

Nashville International (BNA)

Cheapest

Nashville International Airport is a good option for flights from Nashville to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~12 km from Nashville (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1141

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Nashville to Shanghai.

📍 ~35 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1204

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights from Nashville to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1331

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International offers an extensive network and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail, but requires additional transit time from rail station)

💸 Flights from ~$1260

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is the closest alternative and serves the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~110 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1295

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable regional hub with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1268

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Cheapest

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail or car, but bridge traffic can be unpredictable)

💸 Flights from ~$1193

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and can avoid airspace delays.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, but public transport links are less developed)

💸 Flights from ~$1427

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Shanghai, China

69% AI deal score

$6,614

From BNA

Elite

Jul 11

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$12,075

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help identify better deals. Often, setting up price alerts can notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking flights in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices, though last-minute deals can sometimes appear. Generally, monitoring price trends for several weeks or months before your intended travel date can help you decide the optimal booking time. Prices can fluctuate significantly.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it may add to travel time, the savings on airfare can be substantial. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from these alternative airports.

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