Find Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai (LAX - SHA)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$987	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 32 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is currently $987
Cheapest one-way flight	$550	XiamenAir 1 stop 30 hr Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is currently $550
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,307	United Nonstop 14 hr Mon, May 4 — Mon, May 18	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is currently $1,307
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,062	Cathay Pacific 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Los Angeles to Shanghai is currently $1,062
Cheapest business class flights	$4,237	Philippine Airlines 1 stop 36 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Thu, Jul 16	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is currently $4,237

Fastest flight	13 hr 20 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes 13 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $610–830
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,100–1,450

Popular airlines from Los Angeles to Shanghai

United

Nonstop

from $1,307

Typical price: $890–1,700

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PVG Every day

24 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PVG Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $1,150–1,950

7 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PVG Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $1,321

Typical price: $860–1,800

3 weekly nonstop flights

LAX - PVG Every Wed, Fri, Sun

21 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PVG Every day
China Southern

from $1,324

Typical price: $950–1,800

47 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
Cathay Pacific

from $1,062

Typical price: $780–1,700

42 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PVG, SHA Every day
Air China

Typical price: $1,250–8,100

40 weekly connecting flights

LAX - PVG, SHA Every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Shanghai China 44 min 20 mi
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

Shanghai China 27 min 8 mi
Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)

Hangzhou China 2 hr 8 min 93 mi
Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)

Wuxi China 1 hr 34 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai

The cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $610 to $830.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $987. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $550.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $1,307, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $1,321, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $1,324, flying from May 3 to May 17.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $1,062, flying from May 7 to May 20.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai starts at $987 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $550 and departs on Sun, Jul 26.

13 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 24 connecting flights per week. United flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .

In terms of flights, China Southern is the most popular. China Southern offers 47 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

Other popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai are:

China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Delta offers 3 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) .
Cathay Pacific offers 42 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .
Air China offers 40 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Los Angeles and Shanghai.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai recently found on Google Flights was with Cathay Pacific from $987. The cheapest one-way flight was with XiamenAir from $550.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $1,307, flying from May 4 to May 18.
The cheapest Delta flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $1,321, flying from May 4 to May 19.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $1,324, flying from May 3 to May 17.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $1,062, flying from May 7 to May 20.

China Eastern, United and Delta fly direct from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

There are 7 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Shanghai at price $1,062 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

China Eastern, United and Delta fly direct from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

There are 7 United direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 China Eastern direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 3 Delta direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai per week. Flights are available on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai start at $1,307 from Mon, May 4 to Mon, May 18 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai start at $4,237 from Thu, Jul 2 to Thu, Jul 16 with Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai start at $987 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Los Angeles to Shanghai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Los Angeles and Shanghai starts at $1,062 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Cathay Pacific.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Los Angeles and Shanghai at price $1,062 is offered by Cathay Pacific from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Los Angeles to Shanghai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.