Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Houston
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Houston
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Houston? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Houston vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 48,200 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Houston for specific travel dates.
2026-12-12
PVG - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 48,200 Pts + $387.5
2026-12-05
PVG - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 48,200 Pts + $387.6
2026-11-10
PVG - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 48,200 Pts + $387.9
2026-12-05
PVG - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 48,200 Pts + $387.9
2026-12-08
PVG - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 48,200 Pts + $387.9
2026-12-08
PVG - HOU
Economy | 1 Stop
From 48,200 Pts + $387.9
Shanghai to Houston flight facts
Distance
7,594 mi
12,221 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 15h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−14h
Houston is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Houston
HOU · William P Hobby
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Shanghai - Houston · Houston is 24 mi from Houston
Flights Shanghai - Austin · Austin is 148 mi from Houston
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Houston
Selected hotels for your next stay
Houston, TX (USA)
JW Marriott Houston Downtown
From Pts or $201
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Oaks Houston at the Galleria
From Pts or $189
Houston, TX (USA)
The Westin Galleria Houston
From Pts or $216
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Houston depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Houston.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Houston.
Shanghai and Houston are about 7,594 miles (12,221 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 7,594-mile straight-line distance takes about 15h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Houston is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Houston: William P Hobby (HOU).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Houston, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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