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Connecting route · Mexico → China

Flights from Cancun to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Cancun to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Vancouver or Los Angeles, about 19h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 20m
CUNSHAYVR

Cancun to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey19h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Cancun 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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CUN Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Flair Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 22m
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CUN Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 47m
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3
CUN Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 01m
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CUN Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 20m
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CUN San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 41m
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CUN Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 23m
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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
13,453 km8,354 miles
Journey time
19h 20mestimate
Time difference
+13hShanghai vs Cancun
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
CUN → PVG, SHA

Flights from Cancun to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Cancun to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver, Los Angeles and Toronto. 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 Cancun to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,453 km.
Where do you change planes between Cancun and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR), Los Angeles (LAX), Toronto (YYZ) and Dallas (DFW). Air Canada flies both legs via Vancouver, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cancun and Shanghai?
Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Cancun and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Cancun.

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