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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai from $442

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Best Price Found

$442

Fastest flight time

13h 40m

Direct flights

Fri

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is $442. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $763.
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes 13h 40m
Direct flights go from Los Angeles to Shanghai on Friday. The only airline offering direct flights is China Eastern.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to Shanghai from Los Angeles is February. Most expensive is July

What is the cheapest day to depart Los Angeles for Shanghai?

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Friday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

At noon. Los Angeles to Shanghai flights are approximately 22% more expensive in the morning than at noon

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai from Los Angeles?

Sichuan Airlines. Air China, China Southern, and Philippine Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Shanghai

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Shanghai flight route?

Los Angeles - Shanghai Pu Dong. Fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best Los Angeles - Shanghai flight prices

How far in advance should you book Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

52 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is approximately 52 days to departure

Can stopping save me money on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a Los Angeles to Shanghai flight.

If you are looking to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai, you are most likely going to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When booking your trip to Shanghai, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly out of. Good options for departure airports when traveling to Shanghai, you can try Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (in Santa Ana), Burbank Bob Hope Airport (in Burbank), or Long Beach Municipal Airport (in Long Beach). If you are looking for alternate airports to fly into when traveling from Los Angeles, you can try flying into Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (in Shanghai), Hangzhou Airport (in Hangzhou), or Wuxi Airport (in 15). The least expensive flight option from Los Angeles to Shanghai will typically be LAX — SHA during the month of March with an average price of $843 RT.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA)$843
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG)$843
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Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)$859
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG)$1,217
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Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport (SNA) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA)$1,229
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Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA)$1,731
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai by changing tabs
XiamenAir
Apr 10
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
19h 45m
1 stop
SHA11:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 16
SHA9:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 40m
1 stop
LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles
Air China
Apr 8
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
32h 10m
1 stop
PVG10:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 20
PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 50m
1 stop
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
Apr 10
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
33h 30m
2 stops
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 17
PVG9:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
24h 55m
2 stops
LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles
Sichuan Airlines
Apr 14
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
23h 35m
1 stop
PVG1:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 14
PVG3:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
21h 05m
1 stop
LAX9:15 pmLos Angeles
China Southern
Apr 21
LAX11:50 pmLos Angeles
29h 40m
1 stop
PVG8:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jun 8
PVG9:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
36h 45m
1 stop
LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles
China Airlines
Apr 17
LAX4:25 pmLos Angeles
27h 25m
1 stop
PVG10:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 21
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 55m
1 stop
LAX8:45 pmLos Angeles

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

If you're looking for one-way flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai, view some of our deals below provided by China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir
XiamenAir
Apr 10
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
19h 45m
1 stop
SHA11:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sichuan Airlines
Apr 7
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
23h 35m
1 stop
PVG1:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines
Apr 9
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
33h 30m
2 stops
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

Search last-minute flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Sichuan Airlines
Apr 5
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
23h 35m
1 stop
PVG1:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 14
PVG3:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
21h 05m
1 stop
LAX9:15 pmLos Angeles
XiamenAir
Apr 7
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
19h 45m
1 stop
SHA11:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 12
SHA4:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 30m
1 stop
LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles
China Airlines
Apr 7
LAX4:25 pmLos Angeles
27h 25m
1 stop
PVG10:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 21
PVG7:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 55m
1 stop
LAX8:45 pmLos Angeles
EVA Air
Apr 7
LAX12:05 amLos Angeles
21h 00m
1 stop
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 20
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
22h 45m
1 stop
LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles
Multiple Airlines
Apr 7
LAX12:30 amLos Angeles
26h 55m
1 stop
PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 20
PVG8:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 50m
1 stop
LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles
Air China
Apr 2
LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles
32h 05m
2 stops
SHA9:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 13
SHA7:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 40m
1 stop
LAX8:30 pmLos Angeles

Best airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai

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American AirlinesPriceFrom $407Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $746Free CancellationRating
6.9
587 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $817Free CancellationRating
7.4
100 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $868Free CancellationRating
7.4
38 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $968Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,318 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $1,011Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,744 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $1,043Free CancellationRating
7.7
370 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,055Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,481 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom $1,079Free CancellationRating
8.2
1,512 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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XiamenAir flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Our best XiamenAir deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flight tickets
XiamenAir
Apr 10
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
19h 45m
1 stop
SHA11:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 16
SHA9:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 40m
1 stop
LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles
XiamenAir
Apr 10
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
31h 25m
1 stop
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 17
SHA10:10 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 30m
1 stop
LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles
XiamenAir
Apr 12
LAX12:15 amLos Angeles
23h 30m
1 stop
SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 16
SHA9:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 40m
1 stop
LAX7:40 pmLos Angeles

Air China flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Apr 8
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
20h 30m
1 stop
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 20
SHA1:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles
Air China
Sep 3
LAX10:50 pmLos Angeles
25h 40m
1 stop
SHA3:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 15
SHA3:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
LAX8:30 pmLos Angeles
Air China
Apr 8
LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles
28h 40m
2 stops
PVG7:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 20
PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 50m
1 stop
LAX8:10 pmLos Angeles

  • How far is Los Angeles to Shanghai by plane?

    The distance between Los Angeles and Shanghai is about 6475.9 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 16h 35m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Alternative routes for Los Angeles to Shanghai

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
San Francisco to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time12h 40m
Cheapest price$963
Ontario to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time17h 10m
Cheapest price$1,138
San Jose to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time26h 05m
Cheapest price$1,188
Santa Ana to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time25h 35m
Cheapest price$1,229
San Diego to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time22h 55m
Cheapest price$1,207
Oakland, California to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time31h 06m
Cheapest price$1,227
Santa Rosa to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time34h 50m
Cheapest price$2,504
Sacramento to Shanghai Flights
Fastest flight time17h 45m
Cheapest price$1,376

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