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Connecting route · El Salvador → China

Flights from San Salvador to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from San Salvador to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Dallas, about 20h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 20h 09m
SALSHALAX

San Salvador to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey20h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Dallas

Best ways to fly from San Salvador 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
SAL Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 11m
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SAL Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 09m
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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
14,041 km8,719 miles
Journey time
20h 09mestimate
Time difference
+14hShanghai vs San Salvador
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
SAL → PVG, SHA

Flights from San Salvador to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Salvador to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles 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 San Salvador to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,041 km.
Where do you change planes between San Salvador and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas (DFW). United Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Salvador and Shanghai?
San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between San Salvador and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of San Salvador.

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