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12297 km
Distance
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17 h 35 min
Shortest flight
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9
Airlines
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$537
One way from
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$1,082
Round trip from
The route at a glance
About 12297 km separate Atlanta and Shanghai; the quickest flight is 17 h 35 min and a typical one 19 h 6 min.
None of the cheapest tickets found were direct; Frontier Airlines carries 50% of them.
Most cheap flights leave from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (13 km from the centre of Atlanta).
Most land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (32 km from the centre of Shanghai).
A one-way ticket starts at $537, a round trip at $1,082.
Cheapest price by month
| Month | Round trip from |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | $1,234 |
| December 2026 | $1,657 |
| February 2027 | $1,179 |
| April 2027 | $1,047 |
| May 2027 | $1,082 |
| June 2027 | $1,579 |
Cheapest day to fly
Looking two months ahead, 24 November is the cheapest date to leave, at $537.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 $537 |
25 $814 |
Cheaper More expensive
- $537 — Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026
- $814 — Friday, Dec. 25, 2026
Price trend, last 30 days
Prices over the past month ranged from $1,047 to $1,222, with $1,120 the usual level.
Today's price is about average.
- 5 October — $1,056
- 10 October — $1,196
- 15 October — $1,107
- 20 October — $1,128
- 25 October — $1,222
- 30 October — $1,047
- 4 November — $1,082
Trip length and timing
The cheapest tickets are for stays of about 14 nights (the very cheapest: 14 nights), booked around 148 days ahead.
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Questions and answers
- What is the cheapest price for flights from Atlanta to Shanghai?
- The cheapest round-trip ticket found recently costs $1,082.
- Which month is the cheapest to fly from Atlanta to Shanghai?
- April 2027 is currently the cheapest month, with tickets from $1,047.
- Are there direct flights from Atlanta to Shanghai?
- No direct flights were found in recent searches; the cheapest options include at least one stop.
- Which airlines fly from Atlanta to Shanghai?
- Airlines found on this route: American Airlines, Air Canada, Frontier Airlines, Korean Air, PSA Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet.
- How far is Shanghai from Atlanta?
- The distance is about 12297 km.
- How long is the flight from Atlanta to Shanghai?
- The shortest flight takes 17 h 35 min; most take about 19 h 6 min.
- Which airports do flights from Atlanta to Shanghai use?
- Most depart from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.