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Cheap flights from Atlanta to Shanghai from US$545
There are no direct flights from Atlanta to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Toronto, about 17h 54m door to door, with fares from US$545.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 19m Cheapest in November Prices checked 14 days ago
Atlanta to Shanghai at a glance
Cheapest one-wayUS$545United Airlines · 1 stop · Mon 9 NovCheapest returnUS$1,128Sun 9 May – Sun 16 MayFastest journey19h 19mUnited Airlines · 1 stop
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Toronto
Best ways to fly from Atlanta to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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ATL Seoul (ICN) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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ATL Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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ATL San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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ATL Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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ATL Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
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ATL Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Cheapest dates from Atlanta to Shanghai
The lowest one-way fares found recently, cheapest first. Prices change; click through for the live fare.
UAUnited Airlines1 stop via SFO
Mon 9 Nov
One-way fromUS$545
Frontier Airlines2 stops via EWR, DELMon 1 Feb
One-way fromUS$561
UAUnited Airlines1 stop via SFO
Tue 3 Nov
One-way fromUS$587
UAUnited Airlines2 stops via DEN, SFO
Thu 12 Nov
One-way fromUS$591
American Airlines2 stops via LAX, MNLSun 9 May
One-way fromUS$592
Air Canada3 stops via YUL, YVR, ICNFri 28 May
One-way fromUS$801
Cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Shanghai
Lowest one-way fare found for each month: November is cheapest, June the most expensive.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,297 km7,636 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 19mfastest found
- Time difference
- +13hShanghai vs Atlanta
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- ATL, PDK → PVG, SHA
Flights from Atlanta to Shanghai: questions answered
How much is a flight from Atlanta to Shanghai?
The cheapest one-way fare we found recently is US$545 with 1 stop, departing in November. Return trips start from US$1,128. Prices change constantly, so search your dates for the live fare.
Are there direct flights from Atlanta to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Toronto and San Francisco. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Atlanta to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,297 km.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Atlanta to Shanghai?
November has the lowest fare we found (US$545), while June is the most expensive (US$818).
Where do you change planes between Atlanta and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Toronto (YYZ), San Francisco (SFO) and Los Angeles (LAX). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Atlanta and Shanghai?
Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Atlanta.
