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Flights from Shanghai to Houston

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Houston. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Dallas, about 18h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 43m

Shanghai to Houston at a glance

Fastest journey17h 43mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Houston

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

SHA Los Angeles (LAX) HOU

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

One airline, one ticket ~18h 17m

SHA Dallas (DFW) HOU

Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~17h 43m

SHA Vancouver (YVR) HOU

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

One airline, one ticket ~17h 44m

SHA Tokyo (HND) HOU

Leg 1: All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Japan Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways

One airline, one ticket ~18h 04m

SHA Detroit (DTW) HOU

Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~19h 00m

SHA Taipei (TPE) HOU

Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: EVA Air

One airline, one ticket ~19h 18m

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: 12,194 km7,572 miles
Journey time: 17h 43mestimate
Time difference: -14hHouston vs Shanghai
Currency in Houston: USD
Airports: PVG, SHA → IAH, HOU

Flights from Shanghai to Houston: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Houston?

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

With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,194 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Houston?

The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Dallas (DFW), Vancouver (YVR) and Tokyo (HND). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Houston?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Houston: George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Houston?

Houston is 14 hours behind Shanghai.

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