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Flights from Shanghai to Oakland

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Oakland. The easiest way is one stop via Seattle or Los Angeles, about 16h 20m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 20m
SHAOAKSEA

Shanghai to Oakland at a glance

Fastest journey16h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seattle or Los Angeles

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Oakland

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

1
SHA Seattle (SEA) OAK
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 20m
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2
SHA Los Angeles (LAX) OAK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Southwest Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 12m
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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
9,887 km6,140 miles
Journey time
16h 20mestimate
Time difference
-16hOakland vs Shanghai
Currency in Oakland
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → OAK

Flights from Shanghai to Oakland: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Oakland?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seattle and Los Angeles. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Oakland?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,887 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Oakland?
The best connecting points are Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Oakland?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Oakland: Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Oakland?
Oakland is 16 hours behind Shanghai.

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