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Flight deals from Portland to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Portland Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,235. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Shanghai.$990 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 19, returning Wed, Aug 26.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Wed, Aug 19, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $990, select.

Shanghai.$1,039 per passenger.Departing Thu, Sep 10, returning Thu, Sep 17.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Thu, Sep 10, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Sep 17, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,039, select.

Shanghai.$1,109 per passenger.Departing Sun, Nov 1, returning Sun, Nov 15.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Portland on Sun, Nov 1, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Nov 15, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,109, select.

Shanghai.$1,151 per passenger.Departing Sun, Sep 27, returning Sat, Oct 10.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Portland on Sun, Sep 27, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,151, select.

Shanghai.$1,155 per passenger.Departing Thu, Nov 5, returning Thu, Jan 28.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Portland on Thu, Nov 5, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Jan 28, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,155, select.

Shanghai.$1,161 per passenger.Departing Fri, Feb 5, returning Fri, Feb 19.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Portland on Fri, Feb 5, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Feb 19, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,161, select.

Shanghai.$1,174 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Wed, Nov 4.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Nov 4, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,174, select.

Shanghai.$1,192 per passenger.Departing Tue, Dec 8, returning Wed, Dec 23.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Portland on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Dec 23, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,192, select.

Shanghai.$1,201 per passenger.Departing Sat, Oct 10, returning Sat, Oct 24.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Sat, Oct 10, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Oct 24, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,201, select.

Shanghai.$1,235 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 9, returning Wed, Jun 17.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Tue, Jun 9, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Jun 17, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,235, select.

Shanghai.$1,241 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jan 26, returning Wed, Feb 10.Round-trip flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Portland on Tue, Jan 26, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Feb 10, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,241, select.

Shanghai.$1,264 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 11, returning Mon, Jul 27.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Sat, Jul 11, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Jul 27, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,264, select.

Shanghai.$1,287 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 2, returning Sat, Jul 11.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Tue, Jun 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, Jul 11, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,287, select.

Shanghai.$1,298 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jul 19, returning Mon, Aug 3.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Sun, Jul 19, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Aug 3, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,298, select.

Shanghai.$1,315 per passenger.Departing Fri, May 29, returning Fri, Jun 12.Round-trip flight with Alaska Airlines and Hong Kong Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departing from Portland on Fri, May 29, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hong Kong Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Jun 12, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,315, select.

Shanghai.$1,369 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jul 17, returning Fri, Sep 4.Round-trip flight with Frontier Airlines and Spring Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departing from Portland on Fri, Jul 17, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, Sep 4, arriving in Portland.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,369, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Portland to Shanghai

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Alternative Portland to Shanghai routes

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

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from $1,190

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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from $990

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Portland to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$990
Cheapest month to fly	August

Finding cheap flights from Portland to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are round-trip flights from Portland to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Portland to Shanghai is $990. 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.

Which airlines fly direct from Portland to Shanghai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Portland to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $990.

How many flights are there a week from Portland to Shanghai?

There are no flights flying from Portland to Shanghai, as of May 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Portland to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Portland to Shanghai is usually August.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Portland 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 $990.

Can I get a direct flight from Portland Airport to Shanghai?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Portland Airport and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from Portland Airport to Shanghai?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

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.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Portland Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, Alaska Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Traveling from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Portland, where Portland International Airport is located. Shanghai observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your PDX to Shanghai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick a new city off your list. When searching for plane tickets from PDX to Shanghai, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
PDX is about 10 kilometers from central Portland. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near PDX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Portland International Airport to Shanghai or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
83% of flights leaving Portland International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when flying out of PDX.
PDX is located at 7000 NE Airport Way.

How to find the cheapest flights from Portland International Airport (PDX) to Shanghai

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Portland International Airport to Shanghai flight is $529. The cheapest price for a return flight is $990. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from PDX to Shanghai. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Portland International Airport to Shanghai across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from PDX to Shanghai by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Portland International Airport to Shanghai.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometers. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the center driving.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Portland International Airport to Shanghai. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Increase your chances of securing the best rate by booking early. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from PDX to Shanghai is a smart move.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is about 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. After your flight from Portland International Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the center will take you 40 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places to rest your head close to SHA. Kick back and get cozy after your PDX to Shanghai flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from SHA a few weeks in advance so you can just get the keys and go.
You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

February is the most popular month for flights from Portland International Airport to Shanghai. To avoid the crowds, plan your trip to Shanghai in December.
Book a Portland International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from PDX to Shanghai around that time if you like traveling in cooler conditions.

More about Shanghai

Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Portland International Airport to Shanghai, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are top attractions which should be on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometers away to the west, its best attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If there's time to check out another major destination in China, consider Puyang, roughly 241 kilometers southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are among its highlights.