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Flights from Ontario to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Ontario to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Taipei or San Francisco, about 17h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 35m Prices checked 13 days ago
ONTSHATPE

Ontario to Shanghai at a glance

Cheapest returnUS$1,036Mon 14 Dec – Mon 1 FebFastest journey15h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Ontario 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
ONT Taipei (TPE) SHA
Leg 1: China Airlines, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 04m
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2
ONT San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 35m
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3
ONT Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 39m
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4
ONT Seattle (SEA) SHA
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 54m
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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
10,475 km6,505 miles
Journey time
15h 35mestimate
Time difference
+16hShanghai vs Ontario
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
ONT → PVG, SHA

Flights from Ontario to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ontario to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, San Francisco 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 Ontario to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,475 km.
Where do you change planes between Ontario and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW) and Seattle (SEA). China Airlines flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ontario and Shanghai?
Ontario: Ontario International Airport (ONT). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Ontario and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Ontario.

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