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Flights from Tampa to Shanghai
There are no direct flights from Tampa to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Toronto or Los Angeles, about 18h 58m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 49m
Tampa to Shanghai at a glance
Fastest journey18h 49mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Toronto or Los Angeles
Best ways to fly from Tampa to Shanghai
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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TPA Toronto (YYZ) SHA
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air Canada Rouge, Porter Airlines · Leg 2: Air Canada, China Eastern Airlines
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TPA Los Angeles (LAX) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
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TPA Detroit (DTW) SHA
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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TPA San Francisco (SFO) SHA
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
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
- 12,963 km8,050 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 49mestimate
- Time difference
- +13hShanghai vs Tampa
- Currency in Shanghai
- CNY
- Airports
- TPA, PIE → PVG, SHA
Flights from Tampa to Shanghai: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Tampa to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Toronto, Los Angeles and Detroit. 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 Tampa to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 49m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,963 km.
Where do you change planes between Tampa and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Toronto (YYZ), Los Angeles (LAX), Detroit (DTW) and Seattle (SEA). Air Canada flies both legs via Toronto, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tampa and Shanghai?
Tampa: Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Tampa.
