Flight Info | Dallas to Shanghai

The distance between Dallas and Shanghai is approximately 11,859.86 km. It takes around 15 hours 30 minutes on average to fly from Dallas to Shanghai. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in January. The cheapest month to book is November.

Cheapest one-way
$516
Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific DFW-SHA 33h · 1 stop Tue, Aug 25
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Cheapest round-trip
$859
Korean Air Korean Air DFW-SHA 35h 30m · 2 stops Wed, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 13
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When to travel
November
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
11,859.86 km
Flight distance
15h 30m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Dallas to Shanghai: One way flights from $652, round trip flights from $1,326. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Popular airlines from Dallas to Shanghai

You can choose from 7 airlines that fly from Dallas to Shanghai, including Korean Air, American Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Cathay Pacific has lowest fares on this route.
Korean Air logo Korean Air
American Airlines logo American Airlines
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Air Canada logo Air Canada
EVA Air logo EVA Air
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dallas to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dallas to Shanghai

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Dallas to Shanghai?

The average price of one-way flights from Dallas to Shanghai purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dallas to Shanghai is November, with an average price of $778; while the month with the highest flight price is usually June, with an average price of up to $1,375.

$1,375
$1,077
$778
$480
    Cheapest
  • $847
    Aug
  • $903
    Sep
  • $961
    Oct
  • $778
    Nov
  • $1,091
    Dec
  • $862
    Jan
  • $929
    Feb
  • $1,205
    Mar
  • $1,009
    Apr
  • $1,204
    May
  • $1,375
    Jun
  • $823
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas to Shanghai during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Dallas to Shanghai during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Dallas to Shanghai are available on Sep 8, with fares starting at $537.

$817
$677
$537
$397
    Cheapest
  • $817
    3
    Sep
  • $602
    4
  • $598
    5
  • $554
    6
  • $690
    7
  • $537
    8
  • $540
    9

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to Shanghai (DFW-SHA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Cathay Pacific offers one-way fares as low as $516 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DFW to SHA on Tue, Aug 25), while Korean Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $859 departing on Wed, Oct 7 and returning on Tue, Oct 13.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dallas to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 15 hours 30 minutes to fly from Dallas (DFW) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dallas to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 6 flight per week flying from Dallas to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA127 (11:28)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dallas to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Aug 25, with one-way flights priced at just $516.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is American Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Dallas to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dallas to Shanghai on August 24, 2026 with Cathay Pacific, with prices starting at $867.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (DFW-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
  • The time difference between Shanghai and Dallas is 14h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dallas to Shanghai is $783. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Dallas to Shanghai is $1,680. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dallas and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.