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$350+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Tue 12/232:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Tue 4/2810:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 55mAir China
Deal found 12/6$603
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/232:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Thu 3/1211:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop32h 55mAir China
Deal found 12/8$622
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Tue 12/2312:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop21h 15mAir China
Thu 3/1211:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop32h 30mAir China
Deal found 12/8$622
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Thu 12/2512:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 50mXiamenAir
Thu 4/3011:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/6$625
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/254:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir China
Tue 3/3110:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 55mAir China
Deal found 12/8$651
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/257:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop27h 50mXiamenAir
Thu 4/211:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/7$667
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Tue 12/237:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop26h 40mAir China
Mon 4/2711:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAir China
Deal found 12/6$678
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Tue 12/2311:40 amSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 20mAir China
Mon 4/2711:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop22h 15mAir China
Deal found 12/6$678
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/178:25 amPVG - LAX
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Tue 12/309:10 amLAX - PVG
1 stop38h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/8$682
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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.
Wed 12/244:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 4/2712:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop35h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 12/6$693
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/232:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Thu 1/110:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAir China
Deal found 12/9$707
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/239:05 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 55mAir China
Thu 1/110:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 30mAir China
Deal found 12/8$707

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 December 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$560
(Sichuan Airlines)

One-way from

$350
(Sichuan Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$755
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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 December 9, 2025.
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

Fri 3/6

8:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

11:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$708

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/21

9:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

9:15 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$710

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

2:00 pm-8:30 am

1 stop34h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/8

12:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

11:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

12:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

8:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

12:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

11:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

11:50 am-12:35 pm

1 stop33h 45m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

2:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

12:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 10m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

2:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/17

12:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/23

2:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

11:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

8:50 am-1:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/11

11:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$713

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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 December 5, 2025.

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 $836). 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 December 9, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to Los Angeles in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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 Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 296 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday 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 10% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights

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PVG

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

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

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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 December 9, 2025.
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
1,183 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
1,183 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,183 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
8.2
Very good
492 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,183 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
1,093 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,183 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
9,092 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,183 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
178 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,183 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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 12 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 15h 40m. Fly via Korean Air or Cathay Pacific 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 $397, China Southern will fly you from Shanghai to Los Angeles and back. In addition to China Southern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Delta and Cathay Pacific - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $438 and $441, respectively. China Southern is 61% 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 January is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$425Average$797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$438Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$441Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$525Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$564Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$618Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$633Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
XiamenAirCheapest$635Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Korean AirCheapest$709Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$825Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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