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How to get fromHouston Airport (IAH) to Shanghaiby plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Houston Airport (IAH) to Shanghai by plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane IAH - SHA
    21h 55m
    ¥3,886–12,730

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane IAH - PVG
    18h 56m
    ¥3,540–11,529

  3. Shuttle to College Station, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bush IAH Terminal C to College Stationshuttle bus
    2. Fly from College Station (CLL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane CLL - PVG
    26h 23m
    ¥3,806–11,656

  4. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane plane IAH - HGH
    2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    23h 38m
    ¥3,749–12,198

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Ningbo Lishe International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB)plane plane IAH - NGB
    2. Take the train from Ningbo to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    34h 2m
    ¥5,809–14,286

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration26h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,880Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,197.6 km
  • Duration: 21h 55m

What companies run services between Houston Airport (IAH), USA and Shanghai, China?

All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, and four other airlines fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) 5 times a day.

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