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$404+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
Apr 12 — Apr 191
Sun 4/12
Sun 4/19
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 March 13, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Thu 9/104:00 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop36h 45m
Philippine Airlines
Wed 9/234:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/12$650
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/124:00 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 40m
Philippine Airlines
Sun 10/184:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/9$661
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/14:00 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop36h 45m
Philippine Airlines
Tue 10/612:25 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop35h 05m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/11$666
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/244:00 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop32h 30m
Philippine Airlines
Mon 10/54:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/9$667
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 9/84:00 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop36h 45m
Philippine Airlines
Mon 9/214:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/12$694
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 9/111:55 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 11/249:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/13$698
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/44:00 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop36h 45m
Philippine Airlines
Fri 8/74:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/9$701
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 9/74:00 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 40m
Philippine Airlines
Tue 9/2211:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop23h 35m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/12$707
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/3111:55 am
PVG
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LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1112:25 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/9$715
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/127:05 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 7/612:25 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$718
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/124:50 pm
SHA
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LAX
1 stop32h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 7/612:25 am
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop20h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$718
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/52:30 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 7/1712:25 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/9$719

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 March 13, 2026.

Round-trip from

$657
(oojo)

One-way from

$404
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$855
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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 March 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/7

4:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

4:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$701

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/31

10:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$728

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/31

10:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 8/6

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$728

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/31

10:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 8/9

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$728

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/29

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$836

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/29

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/7

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$836

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/29

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$836

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

10:55 am-4:50 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 15m

$844

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

4:50 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 10m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

11:50 pm-10:20 am

1 stop19h 30m

$849

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/18

1:10 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 6/27

12:00 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop39h 25m

$850

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

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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 March 13, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 March 13, 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 much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

How often are flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 249 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 Sunday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights

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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

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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 March 13, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andUnited Airlines 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.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,206 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,423 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Air China
7.3
Good
141 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
198 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
506 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

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 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 18h 30m. Fly via Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, or EVA 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 China Southern - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $441 and $550, respectively. Delta is 54% 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 $334 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 March 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$438Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$441Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$550Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$570Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$573Average$637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$620Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$635Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$674Average$816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$707Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$708Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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