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Flights from Shanghai to Austin
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Austin. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or San Francisco, about 18h 01m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 32m
Shanghai to Austin at a glance
Fastest journey17h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or San Francisco
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Austin
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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SHA Los Angeles (LAX) AUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
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SHA San Francisco (SFO) AUS
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
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SHA Toronto (YYZ) AUS
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines
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SHA Seattle (SEA) AUS
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
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
- 12,021 km7,465 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 32mestimate
- Time difference
- -14hAustin vs Shanghai
- Currency in Austin
- USD
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → AUS
Flights from Shanghai to Austin: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Austin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto. 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 Shanghai to Austin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,021 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Austin?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Toronto (YYZ) and Seattle (SEA). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Austin?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Austin: Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Austin?
Austin is 14 hours behind Shanghai.
