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Flights from Shanghai to Ontario

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Ontario. The easiest way is one stop via Taipei or San Francisco, about 17h 04m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 15h 35m
SHAONTTPE

Shanghai to Ontario at a glance

Fastest journey15h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Taipei or San Francisco

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Ontario

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

1
SHA Taipei (TPE) ONT
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, Starlux Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 04m
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2
SHA San Francisco (SFO) ONT
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 35m
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3
SHA Dallas (DFW) ONT
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 39m
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SHA Seattle (SEA) ONT
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, SkyWest
Self-transfer likely ~16h 54m
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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
10,475 km6,505 miles
Journey time
15h 35mestimate
Time difference
-16hOntario vs Shanghai
Currency in Ontario
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → ONT

Flights from Shanghai to Ontario: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Ontario?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Taipei, San Francisco 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 Ontario?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,475 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Ontario?
The best connecting points are Taipei (TPE), San Francisco (SFO), Dallas (DFW) and Seattle (SEA). Air China flies both legs via Taipei, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Ontario?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Ontario: Ontario International Airport (ONT).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Ontario?
Ontario is 16 hours behind Shanghai.

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