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Today’s best flight deals from El Paso to Shanghai

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September 15 - October 6

Cheapest

ELP - Shanghai

$1,173

$1,168

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September 14 - October 6

Cheapest

ELP - Shanghai

$1,173

$1,168

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September 29 - October 6

ELP - Shanghai

$1,242

$1,187

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September 22 - October 6

ELP - Shanghai

$1,194

$1,189

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August 25 - September 9

Best

ELP - Shanghai

$1,283

$1,200

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September 16 - October 6

ELP - Shanghai

$1,175

$1,207

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September 12 - October 6

ELP - Shanghai

$1,165

$1,207

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August 17 - September 9

Best

Earliest

ELP - Shanghai

$1,268

$1,207

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September 29 - October 20

ELP - Shanghai

$1,210

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September 30 - October 6

ELP - Shanghai

$1,245

$1,211

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Insights for flights from El Paso to Shanghai

A typical journey from El Paso to Shanghai takes about 62h 23m including connections. This is a significant travel duration, reflecting the long-haul nature of the route and the necessity of multiple transfers. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, travelers should factor in substantial layover times when planning their trip.

For those seeking cheap flights from El Paso to Shanghai, prices typically range from $1532–$2778, with a median of $1742. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level, indicating a potentially opportune time to book. However, the share of recent fares classified as a good price is 0%, suggesting that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging on this route.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Shanghai, April stands out with a median fare of $1524. Following closely, May offers a median of $1658, and June presents a median of $1713. These months tend to offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from El Paso to Shanghai connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 4. This indicates that travelers should expect multiple connections and extended travel times when flying between these two cities.

How much is a round trip from El Paso to Shanghai

Regular price: $1,041 - $2,061

Prices for flights from El Paso to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for this route typically range from $1041 to $2061. The current lowest deal is $1168 with Frontier Airlines, valid for travel from September 14 to October 6, 2026.

now $1,168

Low $1,041

High $2,061

The cheapest time to fly from El Paso to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from El Paso to Shanghai is April, with a median price of $1524. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $3053. Prices are generally lower from April to June.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $1,524

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,053

Jan

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Direct flights from El Paso to Shanghai

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Korean Air

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China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from El Paso to Shanghai

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Shanghai

El Paso (ELP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,465

$1,726

One-way

Sun, Jul 12

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Shanghai

El Paso (ELP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,394

$1,786

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Shanghai

El Paso (ELP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,380

$1,598

One-way

Thu, Jul 16

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Shanghai

El Paso (ELP) - Shanghai (SHA)

$1,528

$1,875

One-way

Sat, Jul 18

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Shanghai

El Paso (ELP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$1,363

$2,205

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

ELP - Shanghai

El Paso (ELP) - Shanghai (PVG)

Frontier Airlines

$1,238

$1,283

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from El Paso to Shanghai

11 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 15

$1,339 → $1,247

7 nights

Sep 1 - Sep 8

$1,315 → $1,224

15 nights

Aug 25 - Sep 9

$1,283 → $1,200

23 nights

Aug 17 - Sep 9

$1,268 → $1,207

Popular Airports to fly from El Paso to Shanghai

El Paso - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for El Paso to Shanghai are below the typical level, with deals around $1168.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices.

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1524.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 62h 23m.

The median flight duration from El Paso to Shanghai is 62 hours and 23 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

This route primarily features connecting flights, with a median of 4 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers deals on this route.

Frontier Airlines has recently offered deals for flights from El Paso to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals for this route are rare.

Historically, flight deals from El Paso to Shanghai occur rarely, about 0.03 per day.

El Paso main airports to depart from

El Paso International (ELP)

Cheapest

El Paso International is the cheapest departure airport for flights from El Paso to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1168

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from El Paso to Shanghai.

📍 ~40 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$1168

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an alternative for flights from El Paso to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, and bus).

💸 Flights from ~$1196

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~180 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1264

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is the closest candidate airport to Shanghai, serving the industrial corridor.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1407

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~280 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1224

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1269

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for domestic routes.

📍 ~120 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1606

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

75% AI deal score

$9,335

From ELP

Elite

Jul 14

Shanghai, China

75% AI deal score

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$51,991

From ELP

Elite

Jul 17

Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$52,738

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 you identify better deals. Sometimes, flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons may result in lower fares.

Booking in advance often provides more options and potentially better prices for international flights. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify a good booking window. It's generally advisable to start looking several months before your intended departure.

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

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