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Flying to Shanghai: things to know
There are 49 airlines that fly from the United States to Shanghai. The most popular route is from San Francisco International Airport in San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. On average, this one-way flight takes 18 hours 13 minutes and costs $2,513 round-trip.
The most popular route | SFO San Francisco International Airport to PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
|---|---|
Average flight on the most popular route | 18 hours 13 minutes |
Average round-trip ticket price | $2,513 |
Fly from the United States to Shanghai | 49 airlines |
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Airlines that fly to Shanghai
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China Eastern Airlines
All Nippon Airways
United Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Asiana Airlines
China Airlines
Korean Air
American Airlines
Japan Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Air China
Turkish Airlines
Air Canada
Xiamen Airlines
Eva Air
Qatar Airways
Frequently asked questions
There are 3 popular routes from the United States to Shanghai:
- From San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with an average flight time of 18h 13m.
- From Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with an average flight time of 17h 50m.
- From John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with an average flight time of 21h 20m.
Here’s the flight distance on the most popular routes from the United States to Shanghai:
- San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight distance is 6137 miles
- Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight distance is 6472 miles
- John F. Kennedy International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight distance is 7377 miles
The average price for a plane ticket from the United States to Shanghai is $2,513 round-trip from San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
There are direct flights to Shanghai from the United States. Direct flights usually depart from Los Angeles International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, and American Airlines offer direct flights to Shanghai from the United States.
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