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$431+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:35 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop17h 26m
Air Canada
Sat 9/54:55 pm
LAX
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PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$596
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:35 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop17h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/58:00 pm
LAX
-
PVG
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$601
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/23:10 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop20h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 7/2811:15 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop23h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/27$620
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/711:30 am
PVG
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LAX
2 stops20h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/116:10 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$647
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2312:00 pm
PVG
-
LAX
2 stops20h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/197:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
2 stops27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$651
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/34:40 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 11/159:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/27$693
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/18:35 am
PVG
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LAX
1 stop23h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 9/2410:10 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/28$716
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/25:35 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop14h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/2210:35 pm
LAX
-
PVG
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$717
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/11:10 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop21h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 4/2811:15 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop27h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/26$718
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/268:50 am
PVG
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LAX
1 stop15h 40m
Korean Air
Thu 3/510:50 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 55m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/28$719
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2610:55 am
SHA
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LAX
1 stop20h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 6/3011:30 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/26$735
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/110:55 am
SHA
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LAX
1 stop20h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 9/2711:30 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/28$736

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

Round-trip from

$596
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$431
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$994
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/1

8:35 am-4:50 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/25

10:10 am-8:55 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$716

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/1

8:35 am-4:50 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/24

10:10 am-8:55 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$716

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

10:55 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/27

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 15m

$736

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$738

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/10

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

11:50 am-5:10 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$738

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/27

11:35 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

11:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$742

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

6:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/30

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$743

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/26

6:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$743

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

11:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$743

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/26

6:25 pm-8:30 am

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/3

11:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$743

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (average of $438). Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $794). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles as you normally would.

How often are flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 261 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Shanghai to Los Angeles flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights

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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe has been obsessed with travel and flying ever since he was a child. He's a freelance travel journalist and author, and his work has appeared in The Times, Guardian and CNN. As a Europe obsessive, he has stayed in Zurich on a swimming adventure around the city, used Geneva as a base for Alpine adventures and spent time in Copenhagen soaking up the world class culture and cuisine, all the while exploring the best hotels these cities have to offer.

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Shanghai to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,213 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from Shanghai?

    If you book a flight to Los Angeles from Shanghai, you will be flying to Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 3 flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles per day from 11 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to Los Angeles in 23h 15m. Fly via Asiana Airlines or Korean Air to get the fastest option. There are 6467 mi between Shanghai and Los Angeles. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $438, Delta will fly you from Shanghai to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Sichuan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $441 and $525, respectively. Delta is 55% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $316. XiamenAir flights start at $329 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $338 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (average of $438). Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles in January is currently the most expensive (average of $794). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$438Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$441Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$525Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$564Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$575Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$618Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$633Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
XiamenAirCheapest$635Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$707Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$708Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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