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$438+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles (LAX)

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SHA — LAX
Jan 28 — Feb 41
Tue 1/28
Tue 2/4
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Shanghai to Los Angeles are usually found in October or February, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

Round-trip from

$752
(oojo)

One-way from

$438
(oojo)

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August

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October

Average price

$1,256
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 23, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop38h 45mAir China
Wed 4/167:00 amLAX - SHA
2 stops36h 00mAir China
Deal found 1/23$752
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/37:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/2810:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop26h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/23$753
This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/254:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 5/412:40 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop34h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/23$756
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/144:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Thu 2/206:23 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops31h 17mChina Southern
Deal found 1/23$756
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/226:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Tue 4/17:55 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops26h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 1/23$757
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/28:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop22h 25mAsiana Airlines
Wed 4/1611:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop20h 05mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/23$760
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/178:40 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop37h 20mAir China
Wed 3/196:00 amLAX - PVG
2 stops26h 20mAir China
Deal found 1/22$765
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/168:50 amPVG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mKorean Air
Thu 9/1812:40 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop16h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 1/21$766
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/96:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop35h 15mKorean Air
Sat 2/2210:40 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop26h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 1/23$786
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop34h 17mAir Canada
Sat 5/245:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop29h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 1/22$789
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/173:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop15h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/249:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$807
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/231:30 pmSHA - LAX
2 stops20h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/126:00 amLAX - SHA
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$823

Find flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

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ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/2

8:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop38h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

7:00 am-10:00 am

2 stops36h 00m

$752

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

7:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/28

10:15 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$753

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/5

1:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

10:15 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$753

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/25

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

12:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

$756

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/22

6:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

7:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$757

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/22

3:50 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

7:55 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$757

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/22

4:20 pm-10:20 am

2 stops34h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/1

9:05 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop34h 15m

$758

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/17

8:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

6:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$765

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/17

11:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop18h 50m

$766

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/26

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$786

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 35 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 23, 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated January 23, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air China, China Southern and ANA from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
849 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,446 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,037 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Los Angeles from Shanghai, you will be flying to Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles. There are 3 flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles per day from 12 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $752, Air China will fly you from Shanghai to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Cathay Pacific and Philippine Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $753 and $756, respectively. Air China is 35% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $438. Cathay Pacific flights start at $454 while deals on XiamenAir start at $458 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Consider United Airlines (65%), China Eastern (62%) or Air China (57%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $457. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for $549 on average our data indicates $1,148 when flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

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

    Shanghai to Los Angeles flights have a layover in Incheon most of the time.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Incheon?

    The majority of Incheon visitors spend their time at G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market. G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market can be visited by traveling about 10.7 mi, 8.3 mi, and 14.7 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Incheon in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $46.

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

    Flights departing from Shanghai and landing in Los Angeles layover in Tokyo least frequently.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$582Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$626Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$706Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
XiamenAirCheapest$709Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$731Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$731Average$1,020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$751Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$879Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$890Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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