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Flights from Tijuana to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Tijuana to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Dallas, about 16h 40m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 16h 40m
TIJSHAPEK

Tijuana to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey16h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Dallas

Best ways to fly from Tijuana to Shanghai

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

1
TIJ Beijing (PEK) SHA
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 40m
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TIJ Dallas (DFW) SHA
Leg 1: Volaris · Leg 2: American Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 36m
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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
10,632 km6,602 miles
Journey time
16h 40mestimate
Time difference
+16hShanghai vs Tijuana
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
TIJ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Tijuana to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tijuana to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing 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 Tijuana to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,632 km.
Where do you change planes between Tijuana and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK) and Dallas (DFW). Hainan Airlines flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tijuana and Shanghai?
Tijuana: General Abelardo L. Rodriguez International Airport (TIJ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Tijuana and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Tijuana.

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