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Cheap flights from Shanghai to the United States from $333

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China Southern Logo
10:50 pm - 6:30 pmPVG-LAX
35h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 11:25 amLAX-PVG
21h 25m1 stop
$584China Southern
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Tue, Dec 16 - Sun, Mar 1
Air China Logo
7:20 am - 6:00 pmPVG-LAX
26h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 pm - 12:25 pmLAX-PVG
23h 30m1 stop
$593Air China
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Tue, Dec 16 - Tue, Dec 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 4:20 pmPVG-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:15 pm - 12:30 pmLAX-PVG
23h 15m1 stop
$667Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Dec 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 9:15 pmSHA-SFO
23h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
32h 55m1 stop
$668Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 20
Asiana Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 2:50 pmPVG-LAX
14h 25m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 8:55 pmLAX-PVG
30h 55m1 stop
$669Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Apr 8
Asiana Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 2:00 pmPVG-SFO
21h 35m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 11:45 amSFO-PVG
21h 15m1 stop
$669Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Apr 10
Korean Air Logo
2:00 pm - 9:30 amPVG-SFO
35h 30m1 stop
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11:40 am - 9:45 amSFO-PVG
30h 05m1 stop
$689Korean Air
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Mon, Dec 22 - Tue, Dec 30
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:40 pmSHA-LAX
35h 15m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
10:50 pm - 5:10 pmLAX-SHA
26h 20m1 stop
$724Korean Air
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Wed, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 4
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 5:11 amSHA-EWR
27h 36m2 stops
ANA Logo
9:00 am - 12:15 pmEWR-SHA
39h 15m2 stops
$1,273ANA
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Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 5:11 amSHA-EWR
27h 36m2 stops
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10:05 am - 12:15 pmEWR-SHA
38h 10m1 stop
$1,308ANA
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Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7

China Southern flights from Shanghai to United States

Our best China Southern deals on Shanghai to United States flight tickets
China Southern
Dec 16
PVG10:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 40m
1 stop
LAX6:30 pmLos Angeles
Mar 1
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
21h 25m
1 stop
PVG11:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
$584
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China Southern
Dec 7
PVG8:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
38h 05m
1 stop
LAX6:30 pmLos Angeles
Jan 17
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
34h 25m
1 stop
PVG12:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
$647
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China Southern
Dec 18
PVG6:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
Jan 1
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
18h 25m
1 stop
PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
$665
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Sichuan Airlines flights from Shanghai to United States

Our best Sichuan Airlines deals on Shanghai to United States flight tickets
Sichuan Airlines
Nov 27
PVG8:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
39h 30m
1 stop
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
Dec 5
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
25h 55m
2 stops
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$621
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Sichuan Airlines
Dec 19
PVG4:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 50m
1 stop
LAX7:30 pmLos Angeles
Dec 30
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
25h 55m
2 stops
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$627
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Sichuan Airlines
Apr 10
PVG3:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
20h 35m
1 stop
LAX8:45 pmLos Angeles
Apr 26
LAX11:15 pmLos Angeles
23h 35m
1 stop
PVG1:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$641
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to United States 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

10:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop35h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

10:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

$584

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

7:20 am-6:00 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

8:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$593

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/17

2:45 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 12/30

9:15 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$667

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/7

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$668

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/24

4:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

11:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$669

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/26

8:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

11:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

$669

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/22

2:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$689

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

6:25 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/4

10:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$724

ShanghaiNewark

SHA - EWR

SHAEWR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

1:35 pm-5:11 am

2 stops27h 36m

Newark

Thu 5/7

9:00 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 15m

$1,273

ShanghaiNewark

SHA - EWR

SHAEWR

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/23

1:35 pm-5:11 am

2 stops27h 36m

Newark

Thu 5/7

10:05 am-12:15 pm

1 stop38h 10m

$1,308

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What is the cheapest month to fly to United States?

In general, March is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to United States. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $839. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of March, then book flights to United States from Shanghai during December instead. Flights to United States in December, while not as cheap as those in March, still average around $842.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to United States?

According to our data, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly to United States from Shanghai. The lowest ticket price found for a Thursday departure recently was $1,188. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Tuesday because tickets tend to average around $1,439. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to United States.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to United States?

The cheapest time of day to fly to United States is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,173. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $1,373. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to United States flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on Shanghai to United States flights?

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Fastest flight time

10h 45m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in United States

2 airports
The fastest flight from Shanghai to United States takes 10h 45m
Direct flights go from Shanghai to United States every day.
There are 2 airports near United States: San Francisco (SFO), Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA)
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    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to United States 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 United States. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air CanadaPriceFrom $410Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,444 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $425Free CancellationRating
7.5
119 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $438Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $441Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,058 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $525Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $564Free CancellationRating
7.1
121 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $605Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,015 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $618Free CancellationRating
7.3
938 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $633Free CancellationRating
8.2
486 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $635Free CancellationRating
6.6
41 reviews
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