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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 10:40 am and lands at 2:44 am
• Latest: departs at 10:55 am and lands at 2:59 am.

The flight takes about 16h 04m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai takes 16h 04m, covering 7,338 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.

Round-trip flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai range from $1,076 to $1,750, with an average of $1,388 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,076 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $1,388 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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 $1,788 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.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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%.

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

One-way fares from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $623, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai usually depart from Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

One-stop flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 59% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Dallas/Fort Worth Airport to Shanghai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,240 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,508, a difference of $268.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only American Airlines operates flights between Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and Shanghai.

Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h, compared with 19h 37m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) and 21h 47m via Los Angeles (LAX).

Shanghai is 14 hours ahead of Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (China Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dallas/Fort Worth Airport 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.

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 always check the fare details before booking.