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How to get from Philadelphia to Shanghai

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Toronto: about 20h 17m including the connection. Other options: via Detroit, Dublin, London and Frankfurt. Two tickets from $669.

Flights from Philadelphia to Shanghai

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Toronto
20h 17m
two tickets, via Detroit
$669
connection options
5
straight-line distance
7,404 mi (11,916 km)
fastest
Via Toronto
Canada
20h 17m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Toronto flight 1h 52m
Connection of about 3h
Toronto to Shanghai flight 15h 25m
two ticketsfrom $864
Via Detroit
20h 45m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Detroit flight 1h 57m
Connection of about 3h
Detroit to Shanghai flight 15h 48m
two ticketsfrom $669
Via Dublin
Ireland
21h 5m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Dublin flight 6h 35m
Connection of about 3h
Dublin to Shanghai flight 11h 30m
two ticketsfrom $854
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 30m
with the connection
Philadelphia to London flight 7h 5m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Shanghai: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Shanghai flight 11h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,699
Via Frankfurt
Germany
21h 50m
with the connection
Philadelphia to Frankfurt flight 7h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Shanghai flight 11h

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 Philadelphia to Shanghai?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Toronto.
What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Shanghai?
Via Toronto: 1h 52m to the connection, 15h 25m after it, about 20h 17m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Shanghai with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Detroit from $669. 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 Philadelphia and Shanghai?
Toronto (20h 17m total), Detroit (20h 45m total), Dublin (21h 5m total), London (21h 30m total) and Frankfurt (21h 50m total).
How far is Shanghai from Philadelphia?
7,404 mi (11,916 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.