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

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$920	Asiana Airlines 1 stop 15 hr Thu, Jun 11 — Fri, Jun 26	The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is currently $920
Cheapest one-way flight	$458	China Southern 1 stop 29 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is currently $458
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,256	United Nonstop 13 hr Mon, Jun 15 — Wed, Jul 1	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is currently $1,256
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,222	Asiana Airlines 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Shanghai to Los Angeles is currently $1,222
Cheapest business class flights	$3,814	Philippine Airlines 1 stop 37 hr Thu, Jun 25 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is currently $3,814

Fastest flight	11 hr 45 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles takes 11 hr 45 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 Shanghai to Los Angeles is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $610–750
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,000–1,250

Popular airlines from Shanghai to Los Angeles

United

Nonstop

from $1,256

Typical price: $1,000–1,750

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LAX Every day

21 weekly connecting flights

PVG - LAX Every day
China Eastern

Nonstop

Typical price: $1,200–1,900

7 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $1,094

Typical price: $1,000–1,900

3 weekly nonstop flights

PVG - LAX Every Mon, Thu, Sat

19 weekly connecting flights

PVG - LAX Every day
XiamenAir

from $1,092

Typical price: $730–1,600

45 weekly connecting flights

SHA - LAX Every day
China Southern

from $1,092

Typical price: $900–1,750

43 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LAX Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,045

Typical price: $770–1,850

42 weekly connecting flights

PVG, SHA - LAX Every day

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

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

Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $610 to $750.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Asiana Airlines from $920. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $458.

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

The cheapest United flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,256, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,094, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 3.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,092, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,092, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,045, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 26.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles starts at $920 from Thu, Jun 11 to Fri, Jun 26. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $458 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

11 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
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 Shanghai to Los Angeles 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 Shanghai to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 7 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. United flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

In terms of flights, XiamenAir is the most popular. XiamenAir offers 45 connecting flights per week. XiamenAir flies from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles are:

China Eastern offers 7 nonstop flights per week. China Eastern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 3 nonstop flights and 19 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
China Southern offers 43 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Cathay Pacific offers 42 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) , Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with Asiana Airlines from $920. The cheapest one-way flight was with China Southern from $458.

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

The cheapest United flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,256, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Delta flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,094, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 3.
The cheapest XiamenAir flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,092, flying from Jun 20 to Jul 5.
The cheapest China Southern flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,092, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,045, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 26.

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

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

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Los Angeles at price $1,222 is offered by Asiana Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

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

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

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

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

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles start at $1,256 from Mon, Jun 15 to Wed, Jul 1 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles, 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 Shanghai and Los Angeles start at $3,814 from Thu, Jun 25 to Wed, Jul 8 with Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles start at $920 from Thu, Jun 11 to Fri, Jun 26.

To book business class trips from Shanghai to Los Angeles, 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 Shanghai and Los Angeles starts at $1,222 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Asiana Airlines.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Shanghai and Los Angeles at price $1,222 is offered by Asiana Airlines from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles, 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.