How to get from Shanghai to Miami

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Las Vegas: about 19h 10m including the connection. Other options: via Dallas, Vancouver, Los Angeles and Seattle. Two tickets from $647.

Flights from Shanghai to Miami

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Las Vegas
19h 10m
two tickets, via Las Vegas
$647
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,247 mi (13,273 km)
fastest
Via Las Vegas
United States
19h 10m
with the connection
Shanghai to Las Vegas flight 11h 25m
Connection of about 3h
Las Vegas to Miami flight 4h 45m
two ticketsfrom $647
Via Dallas
United States
19h 21m
with the connection
Shanghai to Dallas flight 13h 30m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Miami: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.
Dallas to Miami flight 2h 51m
two ticketsfrom $844
Via Vancouver
Canada
19h 40m
with the connection
Shanghai to Vancouver flight 10h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Vancouver to Miami flight 6h 12m
two ticketsfrom $809
Via Los Angeles
United States
19h 48m
with the connection
Shanghai to Los Angeles flight 11h 45m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International. Departure to Miami: Long Beach, Los Angeles International.
Los Angeles to Miami flight 5h 3m
two ticketsfrom $707
Via Seattle
United States
19h 54m
with the connection
Shanghai to Seattle flight 11h 2m
Connection of about 3h
Seattle to Miami flight 5h 52m
two ticketsfrom $652

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 Miami

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, March, April, November and December, +25° to +28° by day, sea +24° to +26°. In November it is +27° by day and +21° at night, sea +26°, with 12 rainy days.

Jan
+24° +17° +22° 10 days
Feb
+25° +19° +24° 11 days
Mar
+27° +20° +25° 11 days
Apr
+28° +21° +26° 12 days
May
+30° +23° +29° 15 days
Jun
+30° +24° +30° 23 days
Jul
+31° +26° +32° 21 days
Aug
+32° +26° +32° 25 days
Sep
+30° +24° +31° 24 days
Oct
+29° +23° +28° 18 days
Nov
+27° +21° +26° 12 days
Dec
+25° +19° +24° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), 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 Shanghai to Miami?
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 Miami?
Via Las Vegas: 11h 25m to the connection, 4h 45m after it, about 19h 10m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Shanghai to Miami with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Las Vegas from $647. 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 Miami?
Las Vegas (19h 10m total), Dallas (19h 21m total), Vancouver (19h 40m total), Los Angeles (19h 48m total) and Seattle (19h 54m total).
How far is Miami from Shanghai?
8,247 mi (13,273 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.