Travelling from Shanghai to Dallas: what you need to know
Shanghai is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Dallas flying out of Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Touch down at Dallas's chief entry point, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Around 13 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Shanghai to Dallas flight.
Dallas's timezone is UTC-6, making Dallas 14 hours behind Shanghai.
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are seven flights a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from Shanghai to Dallas is with American Airlines at 18:10. Choose the first PVG to DFW departure with American Airlines at 17:00 to maximise your time in Dallas.
To ensure you make your Shanghai to Dallas flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dallas
To secure cheap Shanghai to Dallas flights, reserve your trip one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Shanghai to Dallas is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Shanghai to Dallas, you can depart from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Fly from PVG to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in one seamless journey.
American Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Shanghai to Dallas plane tickets leaving from PVG.
We make it a cinch to book a Shanghai to Dallas flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
PVG is around 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near Shanghai Pudong Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Shanghai to Dallas or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Shanghai Pudong Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PVG reach their destination on time.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Give yourself some time to stretch your legs during your Shanghai to Dallas flight with a stopover. Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) is a popular option between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Dallas.
With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to Dallas, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 85% of them arriving as planned.
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is approximately 24 kilometres from central Dallas. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
It usually takes 1 hour to get there on public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near DFW if you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Dallas. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Dallas Fort Worth International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Easirent, Europcar or Thrifty and find adventure across Dallas and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport around one week before your travel date.
The address for DFW is 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
The centre of Dallas is about 6 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL). After your flight from Shanghai to Dallas has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of around 20 minutes.
The trip will take about 45 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near DAL. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from Shanghai to Dallas:
Easirent, Thrifty and Dollar make collecting a Dallas Love Field Airport rental car simple. These companies are located around or in the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Get what you want, not just what's left over. Securing your ride from DAL three weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
You'll find Dallas Love Field Airport at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Best time to go to Dallas
March is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Dallas, while July is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Dallas based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in a Shanghai to Dallas ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dallas to range from 24ºC to 41ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Dallas in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 1ºC and 16ºC on average.
More about Dallas
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dallas right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Dallas:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Dallas Symphony Orchestra at Meyerson Symphony Centre, Winspear Opera House and Dallas Museum of Art are top attractions which should be on any good Dallas itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Houston is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Dallas. Around 370 kilometres to the south, its top attractions include Audrey Jones Beck Building at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Houston Museum of Natural Science and The Menil Collection.
San Antonio is another essential stop in the United States and is around 402 kilometres southwest of Dallas. No trip is complete without dropping by San Antonio River Walk, Selena Quintanilla Mural and Historic Market Square.