Connecting route · China → United States

Flights from Shanghai to Miami

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Miami. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Toronto, about 20h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 08m

Shanghai to Miami at a glance

Fastest journey19h 08mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Miami

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) MIA

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

One airline, one ticket ~20h 13m

SHA Toronto (YYZ) MIA

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

One airline, one ticket ~19h 15m

SHA Seattle (SEA) MIA

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

One airline, one ticket ~19h 27m

SHA Detroit (DTW) MIA

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

One airline, one ticket ~19h 08m

SHA Vancouver (YVR) MIA

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

One airline, one ticket ~19h 24m

SHA San Francisco (SFO) MIA

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

One airline, one ticket ~20h 03m

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: 13,273 km8,243 miles
Journey time: 19h 08mestimate
Time difference: -13hMiami vs Shanghai
Currency in Miami: USD
Airports: PVG, SHA → MIA

Flights from Shanghai to Miami: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Miami?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Toronto and Seattle. 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 Miami?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 08m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,273 km.

Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Miami?

The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Toronto (YYZ), Seattle (SEA) and Detroit (DTW). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shanghai and Miami?

Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Miami: Miami International Airport (MIA).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Miami?

Miami is 13 hours behind Shanghai.

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