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Cheap flights from the United States to Shanghai from $382

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9:10 am - 9:45 amLAX-SHA
32h 35m1 stop
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6:10 pm - 9:40 amSHA-LAX
30h 30m1 stop
$654Asiana Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 31
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 1:20 pmLAX-SHA
23h 20m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 6:30 pmSHA-LAX
38h 25m1 stop
$672China Southern
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Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 25
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11:45 pm - 12:40 pmLAX-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 8:00 pmSHA-LAX
22h 50m1 stop
$674XiamenAir
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Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Mar 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 am - 1:30 pmLAX-PVG
34h 35m1 stop
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7:10 am - 8:55 pmPVG-LAX
29h 45m1 stop
$679Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pmLAX-SHA
36h 25m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 8:55 pmSHA-LAX
20h 20m1 stop
$679Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25
Korean Air Logo
12:50 pm - 8:10 pmSEA-PVG
16h 20m1 stop
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8:50 am - 10:32 amPVG-SEA
40h 42m2 stops
$722Korean Air
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Sun, Mar 29 - Wed, Apr 22
Korean Air Logo
11:40 am - 5:10 pmSFO-SHA
37h 30m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
31h 05m1 stop
$787Korean Air
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Thu, Nov 13 - Sat, Dec 6
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 3:20 pmJFK-PVG
19h 05m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 10:37 pmPVG-JFK
18h 07m1 stop
$958Delta
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Thu, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 20
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 6:00 pmJFK-PVG
23h 00m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 11:15 pmPVG-JFK
18h 45m1 stop
$962Delta
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Wed, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 6
American Airlines Logo
9:19 pm - 4:25 pmJFK-PVG
30h 06m2 stops
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6:25 pm - 7:10 amPVG-JFK
25h 45m2 stops
$995American Airlines
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7

Asiana Airlines flights from United States to Shanghai

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on United States to Shanghai flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Mar 1
LAX9:10 amLos Angeles
32h 35m
1 stop
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 31
SHA6:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
LAX9:40 amLos Angeles
$654
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Asiana Airlines
Dec 3
LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles
29h 35m
1 stop
PVG9:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 10
PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
19h 15m
1 stop
LAX2:50 pmLos Angeles
$676
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Asiana Airlines
Nov 30
LAX11:30 pmLos Angeles
20h 25m
1 stop
PVG11:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 17
PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
14h 25m
1 stop
LAX6:50 amLos Angeles
$680
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Cathay Pacific flights from United States to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on United States to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Nov 19
LAX10:55 amLos Angeles
36h 25m
1 stop
SHA3:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 25
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles
$679
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 3
LAX10:55 amLos Angeles
42h 00m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 19
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
LAX10:05 pmLos Angeles
$682
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Cathay Pacific
Apr 22
LAX12:25 pmLos Angeles
36h 10m
1 stop
SHA3:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 12
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LAX4:25 pmLos Angeles
$688
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Customize your flight search to find flights from United States to Shanghai 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 3, 2025.
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Route

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Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

9:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/31

6:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 30m

$654

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

10:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/25

8:05 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$672

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 3/15

11:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/29

12:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$674

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

10:55 am-1:30 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/23

7:10 am-8:55 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$679

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/25

4:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$679

SeattleShanghai

SEA - PVG

SEAPVG

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 3/29

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/22

8:50 am-10:32 am

2 stops40h 42m

$722

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

11:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/6

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop31h 05m

$787

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/27

7:15 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

5:30 pm-10:37 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$958

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

6:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/6

5:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$962

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/24

9:19 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops30h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

6:25 pm-7:10 am

2 stops25h 45m

$995

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from United States is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,006, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from United States averaging around $1,066.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $1,350. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from United States to Shanghai for around $1,700.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest United States to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $1,408. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,474.

What is the cheapest United States to Shanghai flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,269 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from United States for as low as $1,158 on momondo.

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

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

12h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

1 airport
The fastest flight from United States to Shanghai takes 12h 30m
Direct flights go from United States to Shanghai every day.
There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States 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.

Best airlines flying from United States to Shanghai

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DeltaPriceFrom $197Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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8.1
50 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $516Free CancellationRating
7.1
122 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $520Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $618Free CancellationRating
8.2
484 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $627Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,599 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $639Free CancellationRating
6.6
41 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $645Free CancellationRating
7.3
932 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $669Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,000 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $673Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,039 reviews
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Can I find flights from United States to Shanghai with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Shanghai from United States with this policy.

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momondo helps you find the best flight between United States and Shanghai by providing filters to narrow your choice of flights to those matching your criteria. You can select flights based on numerous factors such as price, departure and landing times, airport and airline.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
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