How often are flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai delayed?

Historically, on average around 100% of flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 137 minutes.

Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Vancouver (YVR) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 1h 42m.

What airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Los Angeles according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Chengdu (TFU) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $658.

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

Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Incheon (ICN) was the most common stop: 25% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights connecting via San Francisco (SFO) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 16h 17m.

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

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights in the early afternoon have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Tuesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

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

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport were last updated today.

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

As of March 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles Los Angeles

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SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

38h 30m

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$693

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May 6

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Los Angeles is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $788, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in January, then you should wait until August to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $819.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $930 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from Los Angeles for as low as $870 on momondo.

How have Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of March 2026, prices for Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 27% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is 6483.3 mi away from Los Angeles Los Angeles. 13h 20m is a normal flight duration for this route.
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As of March 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular airline from Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is United Airlines, representing 20% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Cathay Pacific at 16%, China Eastern at 13%, and Asiana Airlines at 10%.

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Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $569	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 33 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
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Air China	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 142 reviews	Search Air China flights
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