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LAX — SHA
Dec 9 — Dec 161
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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

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Sat 12/199:45 pm -
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Find flight deals from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Round-trip from

$637
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$434
(Booking.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$888
From Los Angeles to Shanghai
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($329 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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LAX Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 2/22

11:10 am-12:40 am

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$438

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 11/26

11:00 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop14h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$469

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/22

10:05 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$473

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

9:40 am-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$473

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sat 11/28

11:00 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop14h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$513

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/15

11:00 am-5:20 pm

Nonstop14h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$513

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sat 11/21

3:40 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$517

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

11:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$521

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 11/22

9:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$521

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 2/4

11:05 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-8:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$521

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Best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Los Angeles with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $830). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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 PVG?

When flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai, 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 Los Angeles to Shanghai

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

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Los Angeles to Shanghai flights typically cost between $676 and $1,104 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $637 on Sichuan Airlines (Nov 29-Dec 8).

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai delayed?

About 35% of weekly flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 365 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 16% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 43 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.

The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Shanghai 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 Shanghai

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

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Related info for your journey

  • 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?

    Cathay Pacific and Delta can get you from Los Angeles to Shanghai in just under 31h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 15m. 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?

    Philippine Airlines, at $361, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and China Airlines. Philippine Airlines is priced at 65% 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?

    $173 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and ANA, with prices starting from $299 and $304, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai consider choosing Air China (70%), United Airlines (69%) or China Southern (68%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

    On average you can expect to pay $923 for a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is $429 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at $634.

  • 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 Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Ocean Park. Shatin Baptist Church, Temple Street Night Market, and Ocean Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.3 mi, 16.1 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

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

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, and Lotte World. Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market, and Lotte World are located about 31.6 mi, 29.8 mi, and 35.7 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Seoul can rent a car from Incheon Intl for about $40 per day.

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine, and Tsukiji Outer Market are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Kanda Myoujin Shrine, and Tsukiji Outer Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.3 mi, 10.6 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those on a layover in Tokyo in need of a rental car can book one at Tokyo Haneda for about $62.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $830). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,478). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$361Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$488Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China AirlinesCheapest$489Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China EasternCheapest$506Average$1,006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$565Average$639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$566Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$585Average$1,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$586Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$618Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$634Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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