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Flights from Shanghai to New Orleans

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to New Orleans. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Toronto, about 18h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 10m
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Shanghai to New Orleans at a glance

Fastest journey18h 10mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Toronto

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to New Orleans

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) MSY
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Breeze Airways, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 52m
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SHA Toronto (YYZ) MSY
Leg 1: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge
One airline, one ticket ~19h 00m
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SHA Dallas (DFW) MSY
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 10m
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SHA San Francisco (SFO) MSY
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 41m
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SHA Detroit (DTW) MSY
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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SHA London (LHR) MSY
Leg 1: British Airways, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
One airline, one ticket ~23h 21m
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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
12,440 km7,725 miles
Journey time
18h 10mestimate
Time difference
-14hNew Orleans vs Shanghai
Currency in New Orleans
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → MSY

Flights from Shanghai to New Orleans: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to New Orleans?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Toronto 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 Shanghai to New Orleans?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 10m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,440 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and New Orleans?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Toronto (YYZ), Dallas (DFW) and San Francisco (SFO). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and New Orleans?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and New Orleans?
New Orleans is 14 hours behind Shanghai.

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