Shanghai

$315+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai, China

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LAX — SHA
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1911:15 pm
LAX
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PVG
1 stop20h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 5/1011:55 am
PVG
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LAX
1 stop23h 35m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/11$662
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/1812:25 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop41h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 5/101:20 pm
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/11$663
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.
Fri 4/1010:00 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
Korean Air
Thu 4/231:40 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop16h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/11$664
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/210:50 am
LAX
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PVG
1 stop33h 45m
Korean Air
Tue 11/102:00 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 40m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/13$665
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.
Fri 11/69:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 11/294:40 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/13$668
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 9/610:10 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop32h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 9/1911:40 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop35h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/15$669
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 8/3011:55 pm
LAX
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SHA
1 stop26h 05m
XiamenAir
Sat 9/129:55 pm
SHA
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LAX
1 stop37h 05m
XiamenAir
Deal found 3/15$669
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2311:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop24h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 9/308:35 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/13$670
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1912:25 pm
LAX
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SHA
1 stop32h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 5/91:20 pm
SHA
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LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/12$670
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 9/184:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 35m
Philippine Airlines
Sun 9/274:00 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop36h 45m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/16$672
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3011:55 pm
LAX
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SHA
1 stop20h 05m
XiamenAir
Tue 10/204:10 pm
SHA
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LAX
1 stop18h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 3/13$672
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Sun 8/2311:55 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop20h 05m
XiamenAir
Sat 9/129:55 pm
SHA
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LAX
2 stops37h 05m
XiamenAir
Deal found 3/14$673

Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$664
(oojo)

One-way from

$315
(Jettzy)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$864
From Los Angeles Los Angeles to Shanghai
One-way flight from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($269 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai 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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 4/18

12:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$712

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

11:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/25

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$725

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

4:36 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/27

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$730

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

4:36 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

6:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 10m

$730

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

4:36 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$730

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

12:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/18

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$785

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

12:25 am-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/19

10:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

$812

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

11:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/21

4:50 pm-10:45 am

1 stop32h 55m

$812

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/30

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$875

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/31

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$875

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 83 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $484). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $822). 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 LAX to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 17, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai as you normally would.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai delayed?

About 30% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 270 minutes.

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

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

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

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the last year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andUnited Airlines from Los Angeles to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.1

Food

8.0

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

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

    Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 3 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 15 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to Shanghai. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

    Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and United Airlines can get you from Los Angeles to Shanghai in just under 17h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 24h. The distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai is about 6467 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Sichuan Airlines, at $360, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Asiana Airlines. Sichuan Airlines is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $291 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ANA and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $304 and $328, respectively.

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

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

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

    The majority of Tokyo visitors spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are located about 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those looking to explore during their layover in Tokyo can rent a car from Tokyo Haneda for about $59 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Seoul?

    Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village are the most popular attractions in Seoul if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village can be accessed by traveling approximately 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 30.6 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 $50.

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

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Shanghai 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 Los Angeles to Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $484). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $822). 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 Los Angeles to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. 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 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$360Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$506Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$553Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$581Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$585Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$587Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$646Average$742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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