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$436+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai

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LAX — SHA
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Shanghai are usually found in September or October, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

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$845
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$436
(oojo)
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/111:30 amLAX - PVG
Nonstop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/72:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$845
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/29:30 amLAX - SHA
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/58:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$854
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2510:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Mon 12/26:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 11/19$863
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/11:20 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops32h 40mAir China
Sat 12/2111:05 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops27h 15mAir China
Deal found 11/19$865
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Sun 11/241:20 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Tue 12/109:10 amSHA - LAX
2 stops24h 50mAir China
Deal found 11/18$865
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 12/810:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Fri 12/134:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 11/20$867
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/249:30 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop25h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 12/14:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$886
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2410:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
Tue 11/266:05 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop16h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/20$891
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Wed 11/2011:00 amLAX - PVG
1 stop32h 55mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/274:25 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop32h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/19$970
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Thu 12/511:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop26h 15mAsiana Airlines
Thu 12/266:15 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop30h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/19$993
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Thu 11/2110:35 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop27h 50mEVA Air
Thu 11/288:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop15h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 11/19$1,034
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Thu 11/2112:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop36h 40mJapan Airlines
Thu 11/281:25 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop13h 30mJapan Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,036

Find flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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LAX - PVG

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Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

9:35 am-7:20 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/31

1:50 pm-7:35 am

2 stops33h 45m

$832

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

9:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop22h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/25

1:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$847

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 1/28

9:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/25

11:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$847

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 12/2

9:30 am-11:25 am

2 stops33h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/5

8:25 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$854

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Fri 1/24

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/21

4:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$858

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 11/25

10:00 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/2

6:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$863

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 12/8

10:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 12/13

4:50 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$867

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 11/24

10:45 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/7

9:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$881

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 1/25

3:45 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/21

1:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$926

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Fri 1/24

12:05 am-1:15 am

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/20

2:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$945

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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

Booking 52 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.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 LAX to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Shanghai in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Shanghai. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from LAX to CN2 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 Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air China, Sichuan Airlines and United Airlines from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.4
Very good
833 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

8.3
Very good
476 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Los Angeles to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

    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 3 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 18 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.

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

    Air China, at $847, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Sichuan Airlines and China Southern. Air China is priced at 36% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $436 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $446 and $468, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai consider choosing Air China (90%), United Airlines (71%) or China Eastern (69%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,339 for a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is $460 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at $611.

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

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

    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 $82 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    The majority of Incheon visitors spend their time at Wolmido Amusement Park, G Tower, and Moraenae Market. Wolmido Amusement Park, G Tower, and Moraenae Market are located about 8.3 mi, 10.7 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 $61 per day.

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Ueno Koen, 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, Ueno Koen, and Roppongi Hills can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.3 mi, 11.5 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 $60.

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

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

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 Los Angeles to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$670Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$703Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$746Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$777Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China SouthernCheapest$860Average$1,437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$917Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
EVA AirCheapest$940Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
China AirlinesCheapest$974Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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