Connecting route · China → Mexico

Flights from Shanghai to Cancun

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Cancun. The easiest way is one stop via Vancouver or Los Angeles, about 19h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 20m

Shanghai to Cancun at a glance

Fastest journey19h 20mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Vancouver or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Cancun

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

SHA Vancouver (YVR) CUN

Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Flair Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~19h 22m

SHA Los Angeles (LAX) CUN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~19h 47m

SHA Toronto (YYZ) CUN

Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Air Transat

One airline, one ticket ~20h 01m

SHA Dallas (DFW) CUN

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~19h 20m

SHA San Francisco (SFO) CUN

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~19h 41m

SHA Seattle (SEA) CUN

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines

One airline, one ticket ~19h 23m

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: 13,453 km8,354 miles
Journey time: 19h 20mestimate
Time difference: -13hCancun vs Shanghai
Currency in Cancun: MXN
Airports: PVG, SHA → CUN

Flights from Shanghai to Cancun: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Cancun?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Vancouver, Los Angeles 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 Cancun?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,453 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Cancun?

The best connecting points are Vancouver (YVR), Los Angeles (LAX), Toronto (YYZ) and Dallas (DFW). Air Canada flies both legs via Vancouver, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Cancun?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Cancun: Cancún International Airport (CUN).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cancun?

Cancun is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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