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$442+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to Los Angeles are usually found in March or October, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$715
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$442
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$887
From Shanghai to Los Angeles
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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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 11/288:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop17h 05mAsiana Airlines
Sat 3/2112:10 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop17h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/11$715
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/309:40 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop36h 20mAir China
Tue 7/2910:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Deal found 6/11$720
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Fri 6/2711:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop23h 50mSichuan Airlines
Fri 8/111:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop27h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/11$736
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 11/36:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop31h 30mAsiana Airlines
Fri 11/711:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop26h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/11$736
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/34:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 10/1412:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop34h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/10$742
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 11/208:50 amPVG - LAX
1 stop15h 40mKorean Air
Fri 12/2610:50 amLAX - PVG
1 stop30h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 6/9$746
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 9/136:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop36h 10mKorean Air
Tue 9/3011:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop26h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 6/10$760
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/132:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/2912:30 amLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$777
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/131:20 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/2912:30 amLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$777
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop38h 45mAir China
Tue 10/1410:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop30h 35mAir China
Deal found 6/10$814
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2212:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 50mXiamenAir
Sun 7/611:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop31h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/10$827
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/169:50 pmSHA - LAX
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/271:25 amLAX - SHA
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$835

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Return

Price

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/28

8:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/21

12:10 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$715

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/30

9:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop36h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

10:00 pm-10:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

$720

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/27

11:55 am-8:45 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/1

11:15 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$736

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/3

6:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop31h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

11:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$736

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/3

4:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

12:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$742

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/20

2:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop34h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 12/29

10:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$746

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/13

6:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

11:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$760

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/13

2:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

12:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$777

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/13

1:20 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

12:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$777

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/3

8:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/14

10:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$814

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The best insider tips for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai to Los Angeles trip
Airports
PVG

For a quick trip to PVG, use the Maglev train from Longyang Road, reaching the airport in just 8 minutes.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
LAX

At LAX, look for green signs to catch the free shuttle to the LAX-it station for rideshare services.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
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Joe Minihane

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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

Expert on LAX

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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 June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 86 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 June 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to Los Angeles in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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 12 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $715, Asiana Airlines will fly you from Shanghai to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Asiana Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air China and Sichuan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $720 and $736, respectively. Asiana Airlines is 33% 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 Korean Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $442. Air China flights start at $444 while deals on Asiana Airlines start at $449 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $327). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$438Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$441Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$525Average$571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$564Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$629Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$633Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China SouthernCheapest$648Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$713Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$825Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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