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$392+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles (LAX)

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SHA — LAX
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
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 mayo 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$705
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$392
(SmartFares)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,055
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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 mayo 1, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
vie. 5/210:25 pmSHA - LAX
2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/1612:10 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$703
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
jue. 5/158:45 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
mar. 5/2012:10 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
mié. 5/711:10 amPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 25mKorean Air
vie. 10/2411:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$708
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/74:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 50mChina Southern
sáb. 6/2111:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 4/30$711
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/410:50 amPVG - LAX
1 stop39h 10mPhilippine Airlines
lun. 11/1012:55 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop34h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/29$722
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 5/306:50 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops54h 29mAir China
dom. 8/102:20 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop28h 55mAir China
Deal found 4/29$724
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 5/308:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop17h 10mCathay Pacific
sáb. 8/91:25 amLAX - PVG
1 stop18h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$726
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mar. 5/138:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop16h 15mAsiana Airlines
mar. 5/2012:10 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop17h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/29$735
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 5/301:20 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
sáb. 8/91:25 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$741
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
mié. 11/56:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop35h 15mKorean Air
mié. 11/1210:50 amLAX - SHA
1 stop38h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$749
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
sáb. 6/79:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop36h 45mChina Southern
sáb. 6/2111:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop33h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 4/30$789
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 5/156:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop30h 40mAsiana Airlines
lun. 5/1911:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/29$817

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 mayo 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/15

8:45 pm-9:50 am

2 stops28h 05m

Los Angeles

mar. 5/20

12:10 pm-9:30 am

2 stops30h 20m

$705

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 5/16

10:25 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Los Angeles

mar. 5/20

12:10 pm-9:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

$706

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 6/7

4:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Los Angeles

sáb. 6/21

11:50 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$711

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 9/15

4:00 pm-9:45 am

1 stop32h 45m

Los Angeles

jue. 10/23

12:50 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$723

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/30

6:50 pm-10:19 am

2 stops54h 29m

Los Angeles

dom. 8/10

2:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop28h 55m

$724

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/30

8:35 am-10:45 am

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

sáb. 8/9

1:25 am-11:05 am

1 stop18h 40m

$726

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 9/18

11:10 am-3:35 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Los Angeles

vie. 10/24

12:40 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$728

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/13

8:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Los Angeles

lun. 5/19

11:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$735

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 5/30

1:20 pm-10:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

Los Angeles

sáb. 8/9

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$741

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 6/7

9:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Los Angeles

sáb. 6/21

11:50 pm-12:20 am

1 stop33h 30m

$789

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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 transfer to PVG, take the Maglev train from Longyang Road, reaching the airport in just 8 minutes.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
LAX

After arriving at LAX, use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshare pickups. Look for green signs directing you to the shuttle buses.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

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

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 April 25, 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 PVG 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 mayo 1, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated mayo 1, 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 mayo 1, 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
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,068 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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 $708, Korean Air will fly you from Shanghai to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Korean Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $711 and $722, respectively. Korean Air is 37% 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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $392. Air China flights start at $400 while deals on China Southern start at $412 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Consider United Airlines (83%), China Eastern (71%) or Air China (28%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $459. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for $593 on average our data indicates $2,128 when flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Shanghai to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Seoul most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Seoul?

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Cathedral. Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Cathedral can be visited by traveling about 31.6 mi, 30.6 mi, and 30.4 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Seoul in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $53.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights?

    Flights departing from Shanghai and landing in Los Angeles layover in Tokyo least frequently.

  • 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$438Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$441Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$525Average$570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$626Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$633Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$674Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$674Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$716Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$870Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$879Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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