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$373+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Los Angeles (LAX)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Wed 4/9
Wed 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to Los Angeles are usually found in October or February, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday 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 April 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$682
(oojo)

One-way from

$373
(Gurufare)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,190
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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 April 4, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/74:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 10/2412:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop30h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/3$682
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/76:50 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops45h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2111:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$686
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/79:45 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop36h 15mAir China
Mon 4/2111:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop32h 25mAir China
Deal found 4/3$693
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2010:30 pmSHA - LAX
3 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/276:00 amLAX - SHA
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$694
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/168:50 amPVG - LAX
1 stop15h 50mKorean Air
Thu 7/2411:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 4/2$715
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Mon 4/76:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop36h 10mKorean Air
Mon 4/2111:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop26h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 4/4$718
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 4/101:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop35h 40mAsiana Airlines
Mon 4/2812:10 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop17h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/4$737
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/32:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 50mXiamenAir
Tue 11/1110:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/3$746
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Fri 5/95:40 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop32h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/231:25 amLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/2$772
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 4/1010:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop27h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 4/2812:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/4$772
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/33:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop20h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 11/289:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 45mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 4/3$782
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/75:30 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops29h 18mDelta
Mon 4/217:22 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops29h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/3$809

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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 April 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

4:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/24

12:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

$682

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/20

10:30 pm-4:08 pm

3 stops32h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-9:00 am

3 stops36h 00m

$694

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/16

8:50 am-9:40 am

1 stop15h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

11:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$715

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

4:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

11:59 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops55h 51m

$717

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

2:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

10:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 50m

$746

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

5:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

Los Angeles

Thu 7/24

1:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$772

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/9

1:20 pm-10:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/23

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop19h 40m

$772

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

3:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$782

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

8:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop38h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

10:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$824

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/10

9:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

11:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$826

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The best insider tips for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai to Los Angeles trip
Airports
PVG

For a quick transfer to PVG, take the Maglev train from Longyang Road, reaching the airport in just 8 minutes.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
LAX

After arriving at LAX, use the LAX-it shuttle for rideshare pickups. Look for green signs directing you to the shuttle buses.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on LAX

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

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 March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 43 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% 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 Sunday afternoons 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 April 4, 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 April 4, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,053 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,441 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
835 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
438 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,170 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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 $682, Philippine Airlines will fly you from Shanghai to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Philippine Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Korean Air and XiamenAir - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $715 and $746, respectively. Philippine Airlines is 40% 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 Sichuan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $373. Air China flights start at $410 while deals on XiamenAir start at $431 one-way.

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

    Consider United Airlines (77%), Air China (77%) or China Eastern (74%) 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 $461. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Los Angeles) can be booked for $609 on average our data indicates $2,492 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 Seoul most of the time.

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

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Bukchon Hanok Village can be visited by traveling about 31.6 mi, 30.4 mi, and 30.6 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Seoul in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $51.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 April 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$441Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$544Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$629Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$633Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$716Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China SouthernCheapest$731Average$974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$777Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$827Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$879Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$890Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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