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Flights from Shanghai to San Salvador

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to San Salvador. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Dallas, about 20h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 20h 09m
SHASALLAX

Shanghai to San Salvador at a glance

Fastest journey20h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to San Salvador

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

1
SHA Los Angeles (LAX) SAL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: United Airlines, Volaris El Salvador
One airline, one ticket ~20h 11m
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SHA Dallas (DFW) SAL
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 09m
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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
14,041 km8,719 miles
Journey time
20h 09mestimate
Time difference
-14hSan Salvador vs Shanghai
Currency in San Salvador
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → SAL

Flights from Shanghai to San Salvador: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to San Salvador?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles 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 San Salvador?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 14,041 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and San Salvador?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX) and Dallas (DFW). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and San Salvador?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). San Salvador: El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and San Salvador?
San Salvador is 14 hours behind Shanghai.

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