How to Visit Shanghai from the US

Futuristic skyline meets colonial-era French Concession

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Best Time to Go

Mar – Jun, Sep – Nov

Daily Budget

$70–120/day

Getting There

Direct from LAX, SFO, JFK, ORD (~14h)

Recommended

2–4 Days

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