Which airports can I use when flying from Tampa to Shanghai?

Flights from Tampa to Shanghai usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tampa to Shanghai?

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Shanghai: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class • First Class Prices vary by airline.

Which airports do connecting flights from Tampa to Shanghai pass through?

One-stop flights from Tampa to Shanghai most commonly connect through: • San Francisco (SFO) - 39% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 34% of one-stop connections • Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 22% of one-stop connections • Los Angeles (LAX) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tampa to Shanghai?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Tampa to Shanghai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,205 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,542, a difference of $337. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?

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.

How long is a flight from Tampa to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Tampa to Shanghai takes 00m, covering 8,046 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from Tampa to Shanghai?

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.

Have flight prices from Tampa to Shanghai changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,083 to $6,850. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Tampa to Shanghai looking right now?

One-way fares from Tampa to Shanghai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $964.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tampa to Shanghai?

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 50m, compared with 19h 59m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 20h 26m via San Francisco (SFO).

What is the time difference between Tampa and Shanghai?

Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Tampa (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Tampa to Shanghai flight?

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Shanghai range from $1,192 to $1,528, with an average of $1,281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,192 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to Shanghai?

Round-trip flights from Tampa to Shanghai typically range from $1,192 to $1,528. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,083, on United Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Shanghai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Shanghai. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Tampa to Shanghai?

United Airlines ($1,083) and American Airlines ($1,088) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Tampa to Shanghai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Tampa to Shanghai?

San Francisco (SFO) is the most popular layover for the Tampa to Shanghai route. 39% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via SFO.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Tampa to Shanghai?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,260. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Tampa to Shanghai which airport offers the shortest layover?

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) had the shortest average connection time for Tampa to Shanghai layovers at 11h 32m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $1,192-$1,528

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Shortest trip • 19h 50m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from Tampa to Shanghai

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

8:05 am - 6:45 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 40m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 9:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

21h 49m1 stop San Francisco

$1,083United Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

7:00 am - 4:50 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 8:37 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

26h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

$1,088American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

7:00 am - 4:50 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 8:37 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

26h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

$1,088American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

6:00 am - 4:50 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 10:26 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

28h 36m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,089American Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

2:12 pm - 6:55 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 5:33 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

33h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Houston George Bush Intcntl

$1,100United Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

2:12 pm - 6:55 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 43m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 11:01 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

27h 06m2 stops Los Angeles Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,100United Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

7:20 pm - 3:15 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 6:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

21h 15m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,109Delta

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

7:20 pm - 3:15 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 55m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

10:00 am - 6:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

21h 15m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,109Delta

Sat, Mar 6 - Sun, Mar 14

8:10 pm - 9:10 amTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

10:55 am - 5:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

43h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,158Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 21

8:10 pm - 9:10 amTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 00m1 stop London Heathrow

10:55 am - 5:45 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

43h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,158Multiple Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from Tampa to Shanghai

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:00 am - 7:55 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 55m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:00 am - 4:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

19h 47m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,180Delta

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 3:15 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

5:25 pm - 10:04 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

29h 39m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,185Delta

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

6:00 am - 4:50 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:37 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

17h 47m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,230American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

7:00 am - 4:50 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 11:01 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

29h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Miami

$1,235American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

8:30 pm - 4:50 pmTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 20m2 stops Miami Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 12:06 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

30h 16m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Nashville Intl

$1,235American Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

12:54 pm - 11:35 amTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 41m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

6:10 pm - 9:09 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

39h 59m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

$1,464Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

12:54 pm - 11:35 amTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 41m3 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

6:10 pm - 11:54 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

30h 44m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl New York LaGuardia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,551Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:30 am - 10:50 amTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 20m3 stops Louisville Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:05 pm - 11:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

24h 10m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,900Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:30 am - 10:50 amTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 20m3 stops Louisville Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:05 pm - 11:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

24h 10m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,949Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

7:30 am - 10:50 amTPA Tampa-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 20m3 stops Louisville Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

12:05 pm - 11:15 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-TPA Tampa

24h 10m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

$1,963Multiple Airlines

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How much is a round-trip flight from Tampa to Shanghai? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Tampa to Shanghai departing in january.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Shanghai?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Tampa to Shanghai. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 20% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from Tampa to Shanghai?
Four cabin classes are available on flights from Tampa to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.
How long is a flight from Tampa to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Tampa to Shanghai takes 00m, covering 8,046 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from Tampa to Shanghai?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a Tampa to Shanghai flight?
Round-trip flights from Tampa to Shanghai range from $1,192 to $1,528, with an average of $1,281 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,192 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Tampa to Shanghai changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,083 to $6,850. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Tampa to Shanghai looking right now?
One-way fares from Tampa to Shanghai are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $964.
Which airports can I use when flying from Tampa to Shanghai?
Flights from Tampa to Shanghai usually depart from Tampa (TPA) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).
Which airports do connecting flights from Tampa to Shanghai pass through?
One-stop flights from Tampa to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• San Francisco (SFO) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles (LAX) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Tampa to Shanghai?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 22% on flights from Tampa to Shanghai. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,205 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,542, a difference of $337.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Tampa to Shanghai?
Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 50m, compared with 19h 59m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 20h 26m via San Francisco (SFO).
What is the time difference between Tampa and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of Tampa (China Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?
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.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,205, about $337 less than Wednesday fares (22% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Tampa to Shanghai trip for March. Fares historically average $1,108 round-trip in that month - typically $945 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, hotels close to the airport you're flying into can be a convenient option.

Near Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

• Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport by IHG
• Dazhong Airport Hotel
• Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport

Near Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

• Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao Cbd
• Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
• Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao

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