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Among airlines operating Dallas to Shanghai flights:

• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Cathay Pacific: offers extra legroom

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Dallas and Shanghai.

Flights from Dallas to Shanghai may depart from several airports in Dallas area, including Dallas Addison (ADS), Dallas Love Field (DAL) and Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), with arrivals available at Shanghai area airports such as Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Japan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Qatar Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $933 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $1,676 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Dallas to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Dallas to Shanghai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,255 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,530, a difference of $275. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas to Shanghai flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 10:40 am and lands at 2:25 am
• Latest: departs at 12:05 pm and lands at 3:50 am.

The flight takes about 15h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $1,379. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Dallas to Shanghai takes 15h 45m, covering 7,352 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Dallas to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $618, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 00m, compared with 19h 37m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 21h 52m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX).

Shanghai is 13 hours ahead of Dallas (China Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Dallas to Shanghai range from $1,139 to $1,694, with an average of $1,379 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,139 counts as a good deal.

American Airlines is the only airline on the Dallas to Shanghai route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.