Are direct flights from Boise to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the cheapest option. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be significantly more affordable. Consider your budget and time constraints when deciding between direct and connecting flights.

Can flexible travel dates help on Boise to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding cheaper flights. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or time of year. Using a flexible date search tool can help you identify the most cost-effective days to fly.

What extra costs should I check before booking Boise to Shanghai flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may charge for carry-on bags or checked luggage, which can add to your total travel expense. Be sure to review the fare rules carefully.

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2026-11-24 – 2026-12-02
BOI - Shanghai
74% AI deal score
$1,003
$1,013
Round trip
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-10
BOI - Shanghai
75% AI deal score
$990
$1,036
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2026-11-27 – 2026-12-11
BOI - Shanghai
75% AI deal score
$990
$1,039
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-26
BOI - Shanghai
75% AI deal score
$1,041
$1,068
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2026-11-23 – 2026-12-02
BOI - Shanghai
74% AI deal score
$1,001
$1,087
Round trip
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-12
BOI - Shanghai
74% AI deal score
$986
$1,091
Round trip
2026-11-27 – 2026-12-02
BOI - Shanghai
75% AI deal score
$1,047
$1,091
Round trip
2026-11-24 – 2026-12-02
BOI - Shanghai
76% AI deal score
$1,137
$1,093
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2026-11-27 – 2026-12-13
BOI - Shanghai
74% AI deal score
$985
$1,096
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2026-11-24 – 2026-12-10
BOI - Shanghai
75% AI deal score
$1,113
$1,145
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Boise to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Boise to Shanghai

Most itineraries from Boise to Shanghai connect at least once. Right now, fares to Shanghai are significantly below the typical level. Only 1% of recent fares from Boise to Shanghai were classified as a good price. New deals are infrequent for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

When looking for cheap flights from Boise to Shanghai, the cheapest time to fly is often January, with a median fare of $1185. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median fare of $1300, and May, where the median fare is $1508.

A typical journey from Boise to Shanghai takes about 49h 32m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9829 km.

How much is a round trip from Boise to Shanghai

Regular price: $865 - $2,068

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

The regular price range for this route is between $865 and $2068. The current lowest deal is $1054 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from November 24 to December 2.

now $1,054

Low $865

High $2,068

The cheapest time to fly from Boise to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Boise to Shanghai is January, with a median price of $1117. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1407. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,117

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,407

Jan

Feb

Mar

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Boise to Shanghai

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

All Nippon Airways

Air China

Jetstar Japan

Last-minute flights going from Boise to Shanghai

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$1,375

$1,273

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$1,148

$1,326

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$1,066

$1,130

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Korean Air

$1,016

$1,133

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Korean Air

$1,033

$1,133

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$1,039

$1,877

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 10

$1,108 → $1,186

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$1,149 → $1,237

2 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 6

$1,221 → $1,324

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

$1,212 → $1,341

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Boise to Shanghai

Boise - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Boise to Shanghai are below the typical level of $1296.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1185.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul with 2 stopovers.

Flights from Boise to Shanghai are typically long-haul, lasting 49h 32m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights are available on this route.

There are no direct flights available from Boise to Shanghai; all flights include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers the most deals.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers the most deals for flights from Boise to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Deals from Boise to Shanghai are rare, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Boise main airports to depart from

Boise (BOI)

Cheapest

Boise Airport (BOI) is a convenient option for flights from Boise to Shanghai.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,071

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,094

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1,073

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From BOI

Elite

Dec 01

Shanghai, China

88% AI deal score

$28,222

$21,154

Save $7,068

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Dec 07

Shanghai, China

87% AI deal score

$28,217

$21,396

Save $6,821

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Nov 27

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$6,101

$5,056

Save $1,045

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Nov 28

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$6,307

$5,132

Save $1,175

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Nov 11

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$6,330

$5,228

Save $1,102

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Nov 04

Shanghai, China

83% AI deal score

$6,369

$5,257

Save $1,112

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Mar 17

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$6,269

$5,327

Save $942

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Nov 11

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$24,635

$19,869

Save $4,766

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Dec 07

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$26,129

$20,542

Save $5,587

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Dec 09

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$26,763

$20,860

Save $5,903

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Dec 02

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$26,781

$20,895

Save $5,886

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

From BOI

Elite

Dec 03

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$26,504

$20,917

Save $5,587

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find potentially cheaper flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare various options from different providers. Also, consider setting up price alerts to be notified of fare drops for your desired route.

Booking flights well in advance, often several months out, may result in lower prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, though they are less common for international routes. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover more affordable flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this option.

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Boise to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Boise to Shanghai

A typical journey from Boise to Shanghai takes about 49h 32m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9829 km.

How much is a round trip from Boise to Shanghai

Regular price: $865 - $2,068

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

The regular price range for this route is between $865 and $2068. The current lowest deal is $1054 with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for travel from November 24 to December 2.

now $1,054

Low $865

High $2,068

The cheapest time to fly from Boise to Shanghai

January

Cheapest

Flights from $1,117

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,407

Jan

Feb

Mar

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Boise to Shanghai

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

All Nippon Airways

Air China

Jetstar Japan

Last-minute flights going from Boise to Shanghai

Wed, Oct 21

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$1,375

$1,273

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$1,148

$1,326

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$1,066

$1,130

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Korean Air

$1,016

$1,133

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Korean Air

$1,033

$1,133

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

BOI - Shanghai

Boise (BOI) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$1,039

$1,877

One-way

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

6 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 10

$1,108 → $1,186

5 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 9

$1,149 → $1,237

2 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 6

$1,221 → $1,324

3 nights

Nov 4 - Nov 7

$1,212 → $1,341

11%

Popular Airports to fly from Boise to Shanghai

Boise - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Boise to Shanghai are below the typical level of $1296.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1185.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul with 2 stopovers.

Flights from Boise to Shanghai are typically long-haul, lasting 49h 32m with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights are available on this route.

There are no direct flights available from Boise to Shanghai; all flights include stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers the most deals.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers the most deals for flights from Boise to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals on this route are rare.

Deals from Boise to Shanghai are rare, so consider booking when you see a good price.

Boise main airports to depart from

Boise (BOI)

Cheapest

Boise Airport (BOI) is a convenient option for flights from Boise to Shanghai.

📍 ~6 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,071

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~33 km from city center (reachable by car, train, and bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,094

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

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

Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$26,504

$20,917

Save $5,587

Alaska Airlines, Inc., +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Boise to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Boise to Shanghai

Boise to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Boise to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Boise to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Boise to Shanghai

Direct flights from Boise to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Boise to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Boise to Shanghai

Boise - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically long-haul with 2 stopovers.

No direct flights are available on this route.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers the most deals.

Deals on this route are rare.

Boise main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 01

Dec 07

Nov 27

Nov 28

Nov 11

Nov 04

Mar 17

Nov 11

Dec 07

Dec 09

Dec 02

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Boise to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Boise to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Boise to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Boise to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Boise to Shanghai flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Boise to Shanghai flights?

Related routes

More routes from Boise

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Boise to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Boise to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Boise to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Boise to Shanghai

Direct flights from Boise to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Boise to Shanghai

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

Popular Airports to fly from Boise to Shanghai

Boise - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Flights are typically long-haul with 2 stopovers.

No direct flights are available on this route.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. offers the most deals.

Deals on this route are rare.

Boise main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Dec 01

Dec 07

Nov 27

Nov 28

Nov 11

Nov 04

Mar 17

Nov 11

Dec 07

Dec 09

Dec 02

Dec 03

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Boise to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Boise to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Boise to Shanghai?