Question 1

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

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

Question 2

How often are flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles delayed?

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About 36% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 230 minutes.

Question 3

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

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Thursday 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.

Question 4

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

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Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Question 5

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

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Currently priced at $505, 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 Sichuan Airlines and Air China - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $573 and $595, respectively. China Southern is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

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

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $314. XiamenAir flights start at $323 while deals on Sichuan Airlines start at $342 one-way.

Question 7

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

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The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 74 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.

Question 8

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

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Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (average of $876). Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,277). 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.

Question 9

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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.

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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).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

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When booking a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles, you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Asiana Airlines or China Eastern as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

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

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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 9 different airlines.

Question 14

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

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

Question 15

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

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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.

Question 16

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

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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.

Popular in	August
Cheapest in	April
Average price	$1,306

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$505	Average$727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$573	Average$661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Air China	Cheapest$595	Average$960	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%
United Airlines	Cheapest$614	Average$1,291	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$643	Average$758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%
Asiana Airlines	Cheapest$703	Average$803	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$714	Average$792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Delta	Cheapest$890	Average$1,101	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
China Eastern	Cheapest$908	Average$1,096	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%

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

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 74 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?

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

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 36% of weekly flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 230 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?

Thursday 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 16% of flights being delayed.

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