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How to get from Boston to Shanghai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via New York: about 19h 17m including the connection. Other options: via Toronto, Tokyo, Dublin and Seoul. Two tickets from $796.

Flights from Boston to Shanghai

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Best fares from Boston 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 $566 14 February 2027, with a connection Cheapest month February 2027 tickets from $566

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via New York
19h 17m
two tickets, via Toronto
$796
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,291 mi (11,733 km)
fastest
Via New York
19h 17m
with the connection
Boston to New York flight 1h 27m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: John F. Kennedy International, LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International. Departure to Shanghai: John F. Kennedy International.
New York to Shanghai flight 14h 50m
two ticketsfrom $910
Via Toronto
Canada
20h 26m
with the connection
Boston to Toronto flight 2h 1m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Pearson International, Toronto City Centre. Departure to Shanghai: Pearson International.
Toronto to Shanghai flight 15h 25m
two ticketsfrom $796
Via Tokyo
Japan
20h 30m
with the connection
Boston to Tokyo flight 14h
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Narita International. Departure to Shanghai: Haneda, Narita International.
Tokyo to Shanghai flight 3h 30m
two ticketsfrom $1,166
Via Dublin
Ireland
20h 35m
with the connection
Boston to Dublin flight 6h 5m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Shanghai flight 11h 30m
two ticketsfrom $842
Via Seoul
South Korea
21h
with the connection
Boston to Seoul flight 15h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Incheon International. Departure to Shanghai: Gimpo International, Incheon International.
Seoul to Shanghai flight 2h 15m
two ticketsfrom $1,071

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 Boston to Shanghai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via New York.
What is the fastest way to fly from Boston to Shanghai?
Via New York: 1h 27m to the connection, 14h 50m after it, about 19h 17m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Boston to Shanghai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Toronto from $796. 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 Boston and Shanghai?
New York (19h 17m total), Toronto (20h 26m total), Tokyo (20h 30m total), Dublin (20h 35m total) and Seoul (21h total).
How far is Shanghai from Boston?
7,291 mi (11,733 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.