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How to get from Austin to Shanghai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Dallas: about 19h 55m including the connection. Other options: via Vancouver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Seattle. Two tickets from $615.

Flights from Austin to Shanghai

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Best fares from Austin to Shanghai

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $362 26 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $362

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas
19h 55m
two tickets, via Los Angeles
$615
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,470 mi (12,021 km)
fastest
Via Dallas
19h 55m
with the connection
Austin to Dallas flight 1h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Shanghai: Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Shanghai flight 15h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,080
Via Vancouver
Canada
20h 8m
with the connection
Austin to Vancouver flight 4h 38m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Shanghai flight 12h 30m
two ticketsfrom $793
Via Las Vegas
20h 10m
with the connection
Austin to Las Vegas flight 3h
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Shanghai flight 14h 10m
Via Los Angeles
20h 35m
with the connection
Austin to Los Angeles flight 3h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Long Beach, Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Shanghai: Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Shanghai flight 14h 10m
two ticketsfrom $615
Via Seattle
20h 35m
with the connection
Austin to Seattle flight 4h 40m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to Shanghai flight 12h 55m
two ticketsfrom $951

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Shanghai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, October and November, +18° to +25° by day. In November it is +18° by day and +10° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
+10° +1° 5 days
Feb
+11° +3° 9 days
Mar
+17° +7° 10 days
Apr
+22° +12° 10 days
May
+25° +16° 10 days
Jun
+29° +21° 17 days
Jul
+33° +26° 17 days
Aug
+34° +26° 14 days
Sep
+30° +23° 15 days
Oct
+24° +17° 8 days
Nov
+18° +10° 7 days
Dec
+11° +3° 4 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Austin to Shanghai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Austin to Shanghai?
Via Dallas: 1h 5m to the connection, 15h 50m after it, about 19h 55m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Austin to Shanghai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $615. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Austin and Shanghai?
Dallas (19h 55m total), Vancouver (20h 8m total), Las Vegas (20h 10m total), Los Angeles (20h 35m total) and Seattle (20h 35m total).
How far is Shanghai from Austin?
7,470 mi (12,021 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.