Travelling from Shanghai to Dallas: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Shanghai to Dallas. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the two main airports in Shanghai.
Disembark at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the primary hub in Dallas.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Dallas takes an average of 13 hours 33 minutes. The timezone in Dallas is UTC-5, which makes it 13 hours behind Shanghai.
With 10 flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Shanghai to Dallas with American Airlines at 17:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from PVG to DFW is with American Airlines at 18:10.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Shanghai to Dallas. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You will need an embassy visa for United States if you have a passport from China and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap flights from Shanghai to Dallas, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) on a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Dallas. From PVG, you can fly directly into Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
When jetting out of PVG, you can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Dallas with American Airlines.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Shanghai to Dallas. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
PVG is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 49 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Dallas, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Split up your flight from Shanghai to Dallas with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Dallas are:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Depending on road traffic, you can drive to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in around 21 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to Dallas, take things easy in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dallas. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 26 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 3 hours and 55 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Shanghai to Dallas. Book one of these accommodation options near DFW instead:
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
After your flight from Shanghai to Dallas has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 21 minutes by car. Central Dallas is roughly 16 kilometres from Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL).
You can expect the trip to take about 50 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near DAL. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Shanghai to Dallas:
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Dallas
Currently, $884 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Dallas. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,723. Bear in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from Shanghai to Dallas by booking at least 10 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Shanghai to Dallas. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Best time to go to Dallas
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Dallas. July is the most popular month to visit Dallas. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Dallas is August, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 41ºC. Book your flights from Shanghai to Dallas in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 1ºC and 16ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Dallas sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dallas
Start your Dallas trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Dallas, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, Perot Museum of Nature and Science and Dallas Museum of Art are must-do's during your Dallas adventure.
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