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Flights from Miami to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Miami to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Toronto, about 20h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 08m
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Miami to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey19h 08mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Miami to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
MIA Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 13m
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2
MIA Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, American Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 15m
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3
MIA Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 27m
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4
MIA Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 08m
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5
MIA Vancouver (YVR) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 24m
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MIA San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 03m
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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
13,273 km8,243 miles
Journey time
19h 08mestimate
Time difference
+13hShanghai vs Miami
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
MIA → PVG, SHA

Flights from Miami to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Miami to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Toronto 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 Miami to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,273 km.
Where do you change planes between Miami and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Toronto (YYZ), Seattle (SEA) and Detroit (DTW). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Miami and Shanghai?
Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Miami and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Miami.

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