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$352+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai, China

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LAX — SHA
Jan 8 — Jan 151
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
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Wed 12/319:10 amLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 55mAsiana Airlines
Wed 1/148:25 amPVG - LAX
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/8$700
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Wed 12/3110:50 amLAX - PVG
1 stop17h 35mKorean Air
Fri 1/232:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop34h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 12/7$705
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Mon 12/2910:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAir China
Tue 1/201:40 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop20h 20mAir China
Deal found 12/8$719
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Mon 12/2910:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop32h 55mAir China
Thu 1/294:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir China
Deal found 12/8$720
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Mon 12/2910:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop22h 20mAir China
Thu 1/293:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Deal found 12/8$720
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Wed 12/3110:55 amLAX - SHA
1 stop33h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/234:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/7$733
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Sun 12/289:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 55mSichuan Airlines
Thu 1/298:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop39h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/8$739
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Mon 12/810:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/152:45 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/7$752
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Mon 12/810:55 amLAX - SHA
1 stop33h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/1510:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop33h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/7$752
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Tue 12/910:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop33h 35mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/207:05 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/7$755
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Tue 12/910:55 amLAX - SHA
1 stop42h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/201:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop35h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/7$755
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Tue 12/910:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 12/259:30 amPVG - LAX
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/7$774

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 December 9, 2025.

Round-trip from

$626
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$352
(Sichuan Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,364
From Los Angeles to Shanghai
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($231 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

11:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

11:35 am-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$676

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 5/6

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/21

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$682

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/27

11:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

8:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop16h 05m

$685

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

12:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/28

1:40 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$689

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$692

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

1:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop35h 40m

$692

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/29

1:20 pm-10:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

$692

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

11:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/20

6:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$704

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 4/11

11:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/14

6:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$704

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/12

11:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

6:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$704

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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 December 5, 2025.

Booking 40 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $492). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $824). 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 December 9, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 13% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai delayed?

About 25% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 253 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Saturday 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 8% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Shanghai flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Los Angeles to Shanghai trip
Airports
LAX

For shorter security lines, try the Tom Bradley International Terminal, especially during morning and midday hours.

PVG

Use the Maglev train for a quick 8-minute ride from Longyang Road to PVG, avoiding city traffic.

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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 December 9, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

    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 16 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?

    Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Korean Air can get you from Los Angeles to Shanghai in just under 17h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 05m. 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 $509, 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 52% 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?

    $303 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ANA and Air China, with prices starting from $304 and $337, 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 Seoul?

    Most Seoul visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Lotte World, Dongdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Lotte World, Dongdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village can be accessed by traveling approximately 35.7 mi, 31.6 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Incheon Intl for an average daily rate of $53 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • 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 $64 per day.

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

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. 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.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $492). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $824). 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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$519Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$581Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$585Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$599Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$668Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$672Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$704Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$708Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$713Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%

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