Flights from Shanghai to Atlanta
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Where to connect
Options with one connection, fastest first
- fastest, via Las Vegas
- 18h 20m
- two tickets, via Seattle
- $649
- connection options
- 5
- straight-line distance
- 7,641 mi (12,297 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
United States
18h 20m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $659
Via Vancouver
Canada
18h 28m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $734
Via Seoul
South Korea
18h 30m
with the connection
Shanghai to Seoul
flight 2h
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Gimpo International, Incheon International. Departure to Atlanta: Incheon International.
Seoul to Atlanta
flight 13h 30m
two ticketsfrom $852
Via Dallas
United States
18h 37m
with the connection
Shanghai to Dallas
flight 13h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Atlanta: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Atlanta
flight 2h 7m
two ticketsfrom $846
Via Seattle
United States
18h 49m
with the connection
two ticketsfrom $649
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.
Nearest nonstop flights
The closest you can get without a connection
From Shanghai to cities closest to Atlanta
Shanghai to Detroit
Detroit: 597 mi (961 km) from Atlanta, flight 13h 53m
Shanghai to Dallas
Dallas: 720 mi (1,158 km) from Atlanta, flight 13h 30m
from $586
Shanghai to Toronto
Toronto: 735 mi (1,183 km) from Atlanta, flight 13h 55m
from $501
Shanghai to New York
New York: 746 mi (1,200 km) from Atlanta, flight 14h 55m
from $456
Shanghai to Las Vegas
Las Vegas: 1,742 mi (2,804 km) from Atlanta, flight 11h 25m
from $522
Shanghai to Los Angeles
Los Angeles: 1,932 mi (3,110 km) from Atlanta, flight 11h 45m
from $394
To Atlanta from cities closest to Shanghai
Seoul to Atlanta
Seoul: 538 mi (866 km) from Shanghai, flight 13h 30m
from $779
Abu Dhabi to Atlanta
Abu Dhabi: 4,065 mi (6,542 km) from Shanghai, flight 15h 23m
from $559
Honolulu to Atlanta
Honolulu: 4,939 mi (7,949 km) from Shanghai, flight 8h 33m
from $541
Tel Aviv Yafo to Atlanta
Tel Aviv Yafo: 4,941 mi (7,951 km) from Shanghai, flight 13h 49m
from $639
Istanbul to Atlanta
Istanbul: 4,962 mi (7,985 km) from Shanghai, flight 12h
from $448
Kahului to Atlanta
Kahului: 5,034 mi (8,101 km) from Shanghai, flight 8h 21m
Frequently asked questions
Is there a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Atlanta?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Las Vegas.
What is the fastest way to fly from Shanghai to Atlanta?
Via Las Vegas: 11h 25m to the connection, 3h 55m after it, about 18h 20m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Atlanta with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Seattle from $649. 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 Shanghai and Atlanta?
Las Vegas (18h 20m total), Vancouver (18h 28m total), Seoul (18h 30m total), Dallas (18h 37m total) and Seattle (18h 49m total).
How far is Atlanta from Shanghai?
7,641 mi (12,297 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.