Best One-Way Price | $576 |
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Best Round-Trip Price | $1,011 |
Fastest flight time | 16h 15m |
Operated By | 1 airline |
CHEAPEST ROUTE FROM Los Angeles TO Shanghai
Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA)
Typically, flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles are cheaper when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, which has an average price of $615
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LOS ANGELES | March | 28% cheaper | Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai costs on average just $499 in March |
MOST EXPENSIVE MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LOS ANGELES | August | 104% more expensive | It costs about $1,425 for flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles in August |
MOST POPULAR MONTH TO FLY TO SHANGHAI FROM LOS ANGELES | December | 302% more users visited | More momondo users searched in flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles in December than any other month |
Shanghai’s humid subtropical climate contains four distinct seasons. Winter can be cold, with temperatures that drop to freezing, although snowfall is rare. This makes the season the least expensive for travel, but only until the Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year. This holiday shifts dates from year to year because it’s based on the lunar calendar, but falls around late January – mid-February and lasts for 23 days. During the Spring Festival, not only will the city be extremely busy, but also many shops and even some tourist attractions close. During the spring, comfortable temperatures and less precipitation than during summer make it a popular time for travelers to visit. Make sure you book your flights and accommodation ahead of time. Heat, humidity, and plenty of rain make summer less comfortable for tourists, so you might find some good deals if you visit in June – August. Tourist season picks up again in late September and October, after typhoon season, with drier weather and temperatures of 23 – 27 degrees Celsius.
The best deal found on momondo in the last two weeks was a flight to Shanghai from Changchun for $45. This is 99% cheaper than most flight deals to Shanghai. To find the cheapest price to Shanghai from your area, use momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.
The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from United States is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $577, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $591.
We recommend purchasing flights from United States to Shanghai 42 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Shanghai for $858.
When planning your flight to Shanghai, it is important to be aware that some months are not as ideal as others. Specifically, the months of June, July, or August could carry a higher chance of rain, as Shanghai sees up to 5.1 inches or more. There are still things to do in Shanghai even when it's raining, but be aware that rain is highly probable in the area. While in Shanghai you will find Shanghai Museum nearby which is a great museum to visit when you’re looking for things to do indoors. Shopping centers like Nanjing Road are very popular destinations for those visiting the Shanghai area. Nanjing Road is a great place to go if you’re looking to spend some time inside.
If you’re looking to do your hiking in warmer conditions, consider planning your flight to Shanghai for October and November. Parks like Century Park are popular hot spots in those months.
Finding an alternative and possibly cheaper destination airport near Shanghai is possible. If you are planning a flight to Shanghai, consider booking flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (19 mi from Shanghai city center), Suzhou Airport (65 mi from Shanghai city center), Wuxi Airport (66 mi from Shanghai city center), Nantong Airport (67 mi from Shanghai city center) or Hangzhou Airport (93 mi from Shanghai city center).
Nantong Airport has an average price of $106 per person and is typically the cheapest airport to fly into when visiting Shanghai. This average price does vary based on departure city. Try momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool to find the cheapest flight.
Yes, you can get a flight ticket to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl if you want to reach Changning. It is the nearest Shanghai airport (2.4 mi away).
The closest airport to The Bund is 9.5 mi away - Shanghai’s Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport.
There may be other airlines that fly to Shanghai from United States, but the most popular among our users are Hainan Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines. These airlines should offer flights to Shanghai on a routine basis if you’re flying from one of the more popular airports in United States.
$7,693 is the average price for a Business class flight to Shanghai. To reduce the cost of flying with premium cabin classes, travelers should be flexible with their choice of airlines and flight dates. It is not uncommon, however, to find Business class deals for as low as $2,512 departing from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (found by some users on May 8).
Choose China Eastern if you are planning to fly Business class to Shanghai. Depending on the airline, some additional premium perks may be available to travelers.
On average, Premium economy class flights to Shanghai are priced at $1,508 per person. Choosing Premium economy class tickets over Business class tickets saves you up to 81% per person for equally comfortable seats, along with some exclusive premium services.
Tired of flying Economy? Hainan Airlines, the most highly rated airline for flights to Shanghai, offers several premium cabin classes: Business, Premium economy. We advise exploring other airlines and being flexible with where you’re flying from to have the most cabin choices.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is one of two international airports in Shanghai and an important aviation hub serving mainly domestic and regional flights. It’s situated around 13 kilometers west of Downtown Shanghai. If you arrive at Hongqiao Airport, these are your options for travel to the city center.
Trains
Shanghai Metro lines 2 and 7 can take you from either of Hongqiao Airport’s two terminals to the city center. Get on line 2 at Terminal 2 and ride to the People’s Square in about 30 minutes or take line 10 from Terminal 1 and get off at Yuyuan Garden in about the same amount of time. The fare for either is ¥4.00 RMB.
Taxis
You can hail a taxi from Terminal 1 at the arrival hall exit, or from Terminal 2 at the south side of gate 4. Travel time to the People’s Square is about 30 minutes, and the fare is ¥50.00 RMB.
Shuttles
From Terminal 1, you can take bus 806 or 1207 to get downtown for a fare of ¥2.00 RMB. If you arrive at Terminal 2, board any of these buses: Hongqiao hub lines 4 or 9, airport line 1, line 941, or line 361 (the night bus). The fare for daytime shuttles is ¥4.00 RMB, and for the night bus, ¥16.00 RMB.
Pudong Airport mainly serves international flights, so this is where most international tourists land. Here are your transport options into Downtown Shanghai.
Trains
Shanghai Metro line 2 will get you from the airport to People’s Square in 62 minutes, for a fare of ¥7.00 RMB. You may also take the Maglev from the airport, get off at Longyang Rd. in only 8 minutes, and then take Metro line 2 into the city center in 18 minutes. The Maglev costs ¥50.00 RMB and the Metro costs ¥4.00 RMB, so you pay a total of ¥54.00 RMB, and your total travel time is 26 minutes.
Taxis
A taxi into Downtown Shanghai from Pudong Airport will cost you approximately ¥200.00 RMB, and the trip will take about 45 minutes.
Shuttles
You can take Pudong Airport shuttle bus 2 from the airport to City Terminal, or the night bus 361, to the same destination. The travel time is the same, at around 60 minutes, but the night bus costs ¥30.00 RMB, while the other is only ¥16.00 RMB.
Car Rentals
If you’re planning on renting a car while visiting Shanghai, it’s definitely worth checking for deals on car rentals with momondo.
The best way to get around in Shanghai is to use their affordable and efficient public transit. The bus and subway systems are relatively easy to navigate; both have signage in English and Mandarin, and the subway even has announcements in English. At convenience stores and any metro station, you can buy a Public Transportation Card (jiao tong ka), load it with credit and travel on buses, the metro, and even some taxis.
Public Transportation
There are 15 subway lines with connections all over Shanghai, stopping at or nearby the main attractions and commercial areas. They run from 5:30am to midnight daily, and fares range from ¥3.00 RMB for the first few stops to ¥10.00 RMB for the most distant ones. Shanghai’s bus system is extensive as well, although the buses may be crowded, and you will need to keep a close eye on your valuables. The bus fare is ¥2.00 RMB.
Bicycles and scooters
For those who have a romantic notion to join the crowds on a bicycle or scooter, we recommend that you think twice before doing so. Shanghai’s traffic is chaotic, and drivers rarely offer courtesy to cyclists, or pedestrians for that matter. However you choose to make your way on the streets of Shanghai, it’s best to keep your wits about you.
U.S. citizens traveling to China must obtain a visa prior to arrival and have a passport with at least 6 months’ validity remaining. The lack of either will result in a fine and immediate deportation. You can apply for a 10-year multiple-entry visa, useful for repeated travel to China. For foreign nationals, please check < "http://visa.ywpw.com/ChineseVisa/nonUSCitizen_en.html" target ="_blank">this link for information.
Shanghai is a dazzling, fast-paced city of bright lights, lofty skyscrapers, a blend of diverse architectural styles and bustling markets. Here are a few sights you should add to your itinerary.
Wondering about tipping etiquette in Shanghai? Strictly speaking, the government forbids it, though it still happens in some of the swankier restaurants. Tipping never happens in smaller restaurants and taxi drivers are likely to hand your change back to you.
When greeting people in Shanghai, it is customary to present them with your business card. If possible, have some cards printed with Chinese text on the reverse. When you are introduced to a local, take out your card, bow slightly, and present it with both hands. They will probably respond in a similar manner.
We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.
Yes. All flights to Shanghai on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.
Once you have performed a search for flights to Shanghai, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.
Price alerts on flights to Shanghai are quick and easy to set up on momondo. Simply perform a search and select the price alert feature. It is as simple as that.