Question 1

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Korean Air, at $592, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air China and Philippine Airlines. Korean Air is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 2

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai one-way?

Accepted Answer

$640 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Philippine Airlines and EVA Air, with prices starting from $651 and $683, respectively.

Question 3

When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,999). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

$1,259

February

$1,220

March

$1,245

April

$1,298

May

$1,538

June

$1,893

July

$1,999

August

$1,691

September

$1,420

October

$1,570

November

$1,554

December

$1,752

Question 4

When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

How recently were the Los Angeles to Shanghai flight deals updated?

Accepted Answer

The Los Angeles to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Consider Sichuan Airlines, Air Canada or EVA Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

Question 8

Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai for under $600 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Korean Air for just $592, but on average you can expect to pay $900.

Question 9

Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai for under $1,800 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai under $1,800. A good price for a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is less than $1,905.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Shanghai for under $1,200?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

Question 11

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that have layovers, most of them stop in Taipei City. Incheon sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights. Tokyo sees the third most layovers on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

Question 12

Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles to Shanghai flights have a layover in Manila least often. Manila is followed by Guangzhou in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Beijing comes next as the third least popular layover location for Los Angeles to Shanghai flights.

Question 13

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

Accepted Answer

Most Taipei City visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for an average daily rate of $79 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

Question 14

What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Incheon?

Accepted Answer

The majority of Incheon visitors spend their time at Wolmido Amusement Park, Seokbawi Market, and Moraenae Market. Wolmido Amusement Park, Seokbawi Market, and Moraenae Market are located about 8.3 mi, 13.2 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Incheon can rent a car from Incheon Intl for about $71 per day.

Question 15

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Tower, and Roppongi Hills are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Tower, and Roppongi Hills can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those on a layover in Tokyo in need of a rental car can book one at Tokyo Haneda for about $54.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

It’s generally more expensive to depart on a Monday, if you have to leave on this day you can still search on Cheapflights to find great options that meet your needs.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 61 days in advance, which can save you up to 40% on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 61 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,225. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,475.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai in April, with the cheapest ticket starting at $778.

Question 19

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai (LAX - SHA)?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Los Angeles to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

Question 20

What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 23 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to Shanghai. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

Question 21

What does LAX to SHA mean?

Accepted Answer

Great question - LAX to SHA just means Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

Accepted Answer

The amount of baggage you can bring on your Los Angeles to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 23

Can I find deals on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai with specific airlines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Los Angeles to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 24

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 27

Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

Accepted Answer

Many airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 28

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 29

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 30

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 31

Can Cheapflights find flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

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Round-trip from	$1,258
One-way from	$655

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$420	Average$3,644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Japan Airlines	Cheapest$666	Average$1,720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Japan Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$746	Average$1,058	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$810	Average$1,167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$847	Average$897	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Southern	Cheapest$896	Average$1,318	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$953	Average$1,202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,011	Average$1,099	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,056	Average$1,304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Korean Air	Cheapest$1,069	Average$2,168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Korean Air flights

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Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai from $592

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Booking 36 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

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Plan your trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is currently $651 while a round-trip flight costs $953. Price data was last updated on May 12, 2024.

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