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

Incheon (ICN) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 4h 00m.

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

Flights connecting via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 17h 40m.

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

Air China and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Los Angeles

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

Flights via Chengdu (TFU) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $663.

What airlines fly to Los Angeles?

United Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Los Angeles from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 27% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Los Angeles. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to Los Angeles on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Chengdu (TFU) was the most common stop: 75% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Prices are currently typical for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $688 to $1,131. The lowest price recently found on this route was $709.

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12:45 pm - 6:00 pm

SHA

LAX

21h 15m

1 stop

11:55 am - 12:20 pm

LAX

SHA

33h 25m

1 stop

$709Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11

12:45 pm - 6:00 pm

SHA

LAX

21h 15m

1 stop

11:55 am - 12:20 pm

LAX

SHA

33h 25m

1 stop

$714Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Wed, Mar 11

8:40 pm - 7:00 pm

SHA

LAX

37h 20m

1 stop

11:55 am - 12:20 pm

LAX

SHA

33h 25m

1 stop

$717Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

10:10 am - 8:00 pm

SHA

LAX

24h 50m

1 stop

12:25 pm - 12:05 pm

LAX

SHA

32h 40m

1 stop

$723Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 2

1:35 pm - 9:15 am

SHA

LAX

35h 40m

1 stop

11:55 am - 12:20 pm

LAX

SHA

33h 25m

1 stop

$725Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9

10:30 pm - 9:15 am

SHA

LAX

26h 45m

1 stop

11:55 am - 8:55 pm

LAX

SHA

42h 00m

1 stop

$726Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 10

9:50 pm - 6:30 pm

SHA

LAX

36h 40m

1 stop

11:00 pm - 10:10 am

LAX

SHA

20h 10m

1 stop

$731China Southern

Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 11

9:50 pm - 6:30 pm

SHA

LAX

36h 40m

1 stop

11:55 am - 3:20 pm

LAX

SHA

36h 25m

1 stop

$744Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 11

4:50 pm - 6:30 pm

SHA

LAX

17h 40m

1 stop

1:20 pm - 12:05 pm

LAX

SHA

31h 45m

1 stop

$755Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 6 - Wed, Sep 9

4:40 pm - 9:15 pm

SHA

LAX

19h 35m

1 stop

2:20 pm - 9:50 pm

LAX

SHA

16h 30m

1 stop

$774Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, Jul 19

Air China flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles

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Air China

Mar 9

SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 30m

1 stop

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

Sep 7

LAX11:25 pmLos Angeles

20h 30m

1 stop

SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$778

Air China

Mar 8

SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 30m

1 stop

LAX8:00 pmLos Angeles

Sep 6

LAX2:20 pmLos Angeles

16h 30m

1 stop

SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$801

Air China

Mar 7

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 30m

1 stop

LAX10:00 amLos Angeles

Sep 6

LAX2:20 pmLos Angeles

17h 20m

1 stop

SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$823

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Mar 11

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 40m

1 stop

LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles

Mar 17

LAX12:05 amLos Angeles

25h 25m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$799

EVA Air

Jun 5

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

LAX7:20 amLos Angeles

Jun 13

LAX12:00 pmLos Angeles

37h 30m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$844

EVA Air

Feb 11

SHA7:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

LAX6:50 amLos Angeles

Feb 28

LAX10:35 pmLos Angeles

25h 55m

1 stop

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,138

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

10:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

11:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop42h 00m

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Thu 2/26

9:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

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11:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

$731

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Thu 2/26

9:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

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Wed 3/11

11:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop36h 25m

$744

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/6

4:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

1:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$755

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

4:40 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/19

2:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop16h 30m

$774

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Los Angeles?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Los Angeles from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, with most prices found around $734. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to Los Angeles from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during May instead. Flights to Los Angeles in May, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $779.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our data shows that Thursday is the least expensive day to fly to Los Angeles. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,046. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Los Angeles on Sunday is $1,284.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Los Angeles?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Los Angeles is in the afternoon. Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles during this time can be as low as $1,046. At noon is when there is more demand to fly to Los Angeles, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,316 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Los Angeles?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Los Angeles from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Los Angeles for around $923 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Los Angeles from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for as low as $732 on momondo.

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

As of February 2026, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles flights are approximately 13% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles takes 11h 30m

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How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Los Angeles by plane?
There are 6483.3 mi between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Los Angeles. By plane, this route typically takes 11h 30m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
The number of operators available for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport is 11 as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport?
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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Los Angeles Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Los Angeles Airport 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 Los Angeles Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular airline from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Los Angeles?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Los Angeles, the leading airline is United Airlines, making up 15% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Asiana Airlines with 14%, Cathay Pacific with 13%, and China Southern with 12%.

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China Southern	PriceFrom $550	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 137 reviews	Search China Southern flights
Sichuan Airlines	PriceFrom $550	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 32 reviews	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom $564	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 139 reviews	Search Air China flights
Philippine Airlines	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 954 reviews	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Asiana Airlines	PriceFrom $633	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 505 reviews	Search Asiana Airlines flights
XiamenAir	PriceFrom $635	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 42 reviews	Search XiamenAir flights
Korean Air	PriceFrom $706	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,191 reviews	Search Korean Air flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $752	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,160 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Delta	PriceFrom $807	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,180 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,274 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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