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Flights from New Orleans to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Toronto, about 18h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 10m
MSYSHALAX

New Orleans to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey18h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Toronto

Best ways to fly from New Orleans 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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MSY Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 52m
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2
MSY Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 00m
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3
MSY Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 10m
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4
MSY San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 41m
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MSY Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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MSY London (LHR) SHA
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~23h 21m
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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
12,440 km7,725 miles
Journey time
18h 10mestimate
Time difference
+14hShanghai vs New Orleans
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
MSY → PVG, SHA

Flights from New Orleans to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Toronto and Dallas. 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 New Orleans to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,440 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Toronto (YYZ), Dallas (DFW) and San Francisco (SFO). Breeze Airways flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Orleans and Shanghai?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between New Orleans and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of New Orleans.

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