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$454+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles (LAX)

SHA — LAX
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to Los Angeles are usually found in April or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Fri 11/610:45 am -
1 stop24h 15m
Fri 11/69:30 pm -
2 stops28h 00m
Deal found 11/4$652
Fri 11/201:10 pm -
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Tue 11/249:30 pm -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 11/9$658
Sun 12/2010:45 am -
1 stop24h 15m
Tue 1/59:30 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 11/6$663
Thu 12/107:55 pm -
1 stop39h 05m
Sun 2/79:30 pm -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 11/6$665
Mon 11/307:55 pm -
1 stop39h 05m
Sun 2/79:30 pm -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 11/6$666
Thu 12/177:55 pm -
1 stop39h 05m
Fri 1/19:30 pm -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 11/9$670
Fri 12/181:10 pm -
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Fri 1/19:30 pm -
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Deal found 11/8$674
Mon 12/147:55 pm -
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Fri 2/269:30 pm -
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Deal found 11/7$678
Sat 12/57:55 pm -
1 stop39h 05m
Fri 2/269:30 pm -
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Deal found 11/7$680
Fri 12/41:10 pm -
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Fri 2/199:30 pm -
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Deal found 11/6$681
Fri 12/2510:45 am -
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Fri 1/89:30 pm -
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Deal found 11/8$687
Sun 12/136:10 pm -
1 stop16h 50m
Tue 1/510:55 pm -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 11/5$716

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Round-trip from

$658
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$454
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,021
From Shanghai to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($196 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/18

7:00 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$468

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/2

2:45 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$520

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/14

10:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$555

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/26

1:35 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$555

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/17

10:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop34h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$556

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LAX Los Angeles

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

8:55 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$557

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LAX Los Angeles

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

7:20 pm-3:04 pm

Nonstop11h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$558

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LAX Los Angeles

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/24

8:55 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$558

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LAX Los Angeles

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

8:55 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$558

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LAX Los Angeles

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/22

5:25 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops16h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$574

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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.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

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

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.

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

When flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Los Angeles

The most flights from CN2 to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Shanghai to Los Angeles flights typically cost between $900 and $1,087 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $658 on Sichuan Airlines (Nov 20-Nov 24).

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.

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 52 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.

The best insider tips for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights

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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Delta, andAir China 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.

Crew

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.4

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Related info for your journey

  • 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 10 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 Sichuan Airlines, 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 $478, 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 China Southern and Sichuan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $505 and $601, 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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $342. Asiana Airlines flights start at $372 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $386 one-way.

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

    Consider United Airlines (77%), Delta (77%) or China Eastern (72%) 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 $523. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for $655 on average, our data indicates $1,027 when flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

  • 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, 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.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$478Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China SouthernCheapest$505Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
United AirlinesCheapest$614Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$663Average$1,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$703Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$708Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$782Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$908Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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