Shanghai

$346+ Cheap flights from the United States to Shanghai, China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Mar 18 — Mar 251
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Cheapest flights from USA to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 16, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/3012:25 pm
LAX
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PVG
1 stop20h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 11/181:45 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop23h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/16$660
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2912:25 am
LAX
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SHA
1 stop24h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/141:20 pm
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/14$660
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2211:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 6/178:35 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/14$661
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1010:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop25h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 3/1511:55 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/13$662
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2911:30 pm
LAX
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SHA
1 stop21h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 5/310:30 pm
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop38h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$662
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:55 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop21h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 3/97:10 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop25h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/14$663
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Fri 3/610:55 am
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop33h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/201:35 pm
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop18h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/13$663
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:25 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop20h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/52:30 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/12$664
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 4/1912:25 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop20h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 4/268:35 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop22h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/15$665
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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.
Sun 3/811:55 am
LAX
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SHA
1 stop33h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 3/1910:30 pm
SHA
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LAX
1 stop26h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/16$665
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:45 pm
LAX
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SHA
1 stop21h 55m
XiamenAir
Thu 3/262:10 pm
SHA
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LAX
1 stop20h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 2/13$666
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:25 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 50m
Air China
Mon 2/235:55 pm
PVG
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LAX
1 stop40h 05m
Air China
Deal found 2/13$667

Find flight deals from USA to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated February 16, 2026.

Round-trip from

$660
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$346
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,016
From USA to Shanghai
One-way flight from USA to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($267 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 February 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

11:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

10:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

$660

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

11:30 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop25h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$662

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/2

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

1:20 pm-10:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

$663

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:45 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/15

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$666

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Fri 4/17

11:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop30h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$682

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/8

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$687

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

1:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$687

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/12

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/26

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$724

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/5

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/13

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$726

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/7

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/15

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$726

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Shanghai

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Shanghai (average of $343). Flying from USA to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 US to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 February 16, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from USA to Shanghai in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 89% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on July 6, 2025.

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

How often are flights from the United States to Shanghai delayed?

About 28% of weekly flights between United States and Shanghai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 286 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Shanghai flights?

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States 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 theUnited States to Shanghai flights

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Harriet Baskas

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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 February 16, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Delta, and Cathay Pacific from the United States 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.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from USA to Shanghai?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, XiamenAir, and Korean Air fly from USA to Shanghai in about 21h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6485 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $303 on ANA. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $304 and Philippine Airlines from $322 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Shanghai?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Shanghai?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Shanghai (average of $343). Flying from USA to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $785). 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 USA to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 February 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$197Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$467Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Air ChinaCheapest$489Average$1,045FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$548Average$683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$581Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Korean AirCheapest$625Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$646Average$1,015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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