Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Dallas to Shanghai
Dallas-Fort WorthShanghai, China

Flights from Dallas-Fort Worth to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 15h 16m (11,808 km). American Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $926 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Airlines flying Dallas-Fort Worth to Shanghai

Carriers on DFW–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Dallas-Fort Worth to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 15h 16m, covering 11,808 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11,808 km (7,337 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Dallas-Fort Worth to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the DFW–PVG route include American Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Dallas-Fort Worth to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on DFW–PVG was $926 USD with American Airlines (nonstop), departing 15 Jan 2027, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Dallas-Fort Worth to Shanghai?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $515 with one stop against $926 nonstop, a saving of $411. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Dallas-Fort Worth to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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