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Flights from Austin to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Austin to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 18h 01m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 32m
Austin to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey17h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco
Best ways to fly from Austin to Shanghai
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
AUS Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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AUS San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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AUS Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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AUS Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,021 km7,465 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 32mestimate
- Time difference
- +14hShanghai vs Austin
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- AUS → PVG, SHA
Flights from Austin to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Austin to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Seattle. 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 Austin to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,021 km.
Where do you change planes between Austin and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA) and Dallas (DFW). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Austin and Shanghai?
Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Austin and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Austin.
