Shanghai

$465+ 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 7/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$887
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$465
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,616
From USA to Shanghai
One-way flight from USA to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($300 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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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 June 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/112:15 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/256:10 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$852
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/242:30 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop35h 30mAsiana Airlines
Tue 9/26:10 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop33h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/10$887
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/158:20 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/265:50 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop16h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$891
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 10/1911:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop31h 45mXiamenAir
Thu 10/3012:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 6/10$891
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 9/1712:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/11:20 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/11$892
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:50 amLAX - PVG
1 stop36h 35mDelta
Thu 11/68:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/10$893
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 10/1412:50 pmSEA - SHA
1 stop37h 15mKorean Air
Wed 10/296:25 pmSHA - SEA
1 stop30h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 6/11$895
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2711:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/175:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$896
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 10/111:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 35mChina Southern
Wed 11/124:50 pmSHA - LAX
3 stops64h 42mChina Southern
Deal found 6/9$898
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/2910:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop22h 55mAir China
Wed 10/18:10 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops39h 00mAir China
Deal found 6/10$899
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 35mAir China
Sun 10/268:55 amSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Deal found 6/10$899
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/306:30 amLAX - PVG
2 stops22h 40mKorean Air
Sun 10/198:50 amPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 6/10$901

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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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Shanghai that are best for you.

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USA

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 9/11

2:15 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/25

6:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$852

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 8/24

2:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/2

6:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$887

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

8:20 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/26

5:50 pm-6:06 pm

1 stop16h 16m

$891

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

11:50 am-3:25 pm

1 stop36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

8:10 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

$893

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

1:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/4

4:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$893

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 10/14

12:50 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/29

6:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 35m

$895

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 7/29

10:00 pm-11:55 am

1 stop22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/1

8:10 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$899

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

8:50 am-3:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$901

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

12:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

7:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$903

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 7/27

2:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/26

9:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$903

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The best insider tips for theUnited States to Shanghai flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your theUnited States to Shanghai trip
Airlines
Delta

Delta One offers lie-flat seats with duvets, lumbar pillows, and premium meals.


Free Wi-Fi on most international flights for SkyMiles members.

Read more about Deltaby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

Polaris Business Class features lie-flat seats with Saks Fifth Avenue bedding.


Premium Plus offers extra legroom and upgraded meals on international flights.

Korean Air

Kosmo Suites 2.0 offer 83” pitch and sliding doors for privacy.


Economy class offers 33”-34” pitch and traditional Korean meals.

American Airlines

Flagship First offers 21.8” wide seats with a 15.4” HD screen and flat bed.


Premium Economy offers 18.5” seats with 38” pitch and 11.5” HD screens.

China Eastern

Business class offers mini-suites with doors on Boeing 787 and A350.


Premium Economy offers recliner seats similar to US domestic first class.

Cathay Pacific

First class offers 36” wide seats with 600-thread-count bedding.


Premium Economy features 20” wide seats with enhanced dining options.

Airports
PVG

The Maglev train speeds you from Longyang Road to PVG in just 8 minutes, making it the fastest option from central Shanghai.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on Delta and United Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on Korean Air and Cathay Pacific

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on American Airlines

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Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on China Eastern

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

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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Best time to book a flight from USA to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from USA with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from USA to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 June 12, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from USA to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.
  • 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 $480 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $485 and Korean Air from $493 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from USA to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$425Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$521Average$687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$671Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$675Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China SouthernCheapest$703Average$1,163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$713Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$719Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$732Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$738Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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