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Flights from Oakland to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Oakland to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Seattle or Los Angeles, about 16h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 20m
OAKSHASEA

Oakland to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Oakland 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
OAK Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 20m
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2
OAK Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 12m
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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
9,887 km6,140 miles
Journey time
16h 20mestimate
Time difference
+16hShanghai vs Oakland
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
OAK → PVG, SHA

Flights from Oakland to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Oakland to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle and Los Angeles. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Oakland to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,887 km.
Where do you change planes between Oakland and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Oakland and Shanghai?
Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Oakland and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Oakland.

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