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$347+ Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai, China

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LAX — SHA
Mar 8 — Mar 151
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The best prices from Los Angeles to Shanghai are usually found in September or January, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 March 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$677
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$347
(Mytrip)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,110
From Los Angeles to Shanghai
One-way flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($302 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop27h 50mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/57:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop40h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/3$677
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Sun 4/611:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
Sat 4/129:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/2$683
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Sun 9/711:55 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 9/244:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/3$713
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/49:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 25mAir China
Tue 3/257:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop26h 40mAir China
Deal found 3/2$717
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/49:00 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops33h 05mAir China
Tue 3/119:10 amSHA - LAX
2 stops24h 50mAir China
Deal found 3/3$734
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Sat 3/2911:45 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/313:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$748
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1512:30 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop32h 55mKorean Air
Mon 5/58:50 amPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 3/3$796
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Tue 3/1110:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/2512:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3$821
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:25 amLAX - PVG
1 stop16h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/148:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/2$822
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Sun 8/3111:30 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 15mDelta
Tue 9/165:30 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops32h 36mDelta
Deal found 3/1$830
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1412:30 amLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Mon 5/51:20 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/3$839
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Wed 4/2311:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop24h 35mChina Southern
Wed 5/78:00 pmSHA - LAX
3 stops62h 23mChina Southern
Deal found 3/3$855

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.

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Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

11:15 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

7:20 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop40h 25m

$677

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/6

11:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/12

9:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$683

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

11:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/16

4:00 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$713

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

10:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

7:10 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$717

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 3/29

11:45 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/31

2:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 15m

$744

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sat 3/29

11:45 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/31

3:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop34h 05m

$748

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

12:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/5

8:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$796

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/11

10:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/25

12:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$821

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/14

12:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/5

1:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$839

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

11:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/7

8:00 pm-7:23 pm

3 stops62h 23m

$855

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The best insider tips for Los Angeles to Shanghai flights

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Airports
LAX

For shorter security lines, try the Tom Bradley International Terminal in the morning or midday hours.

Read more about LAXby Ramsey Qubein
PVG

The Maglev train is the fastest way to reach central Shanghai, taking only 8 minutes from PVG.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Joe has been obsessed with travel and flying ever since he was a child. He's a freelance travel journalist and author, and his work has appeared in The Times, Guardian and CNN. As a Europe obsessive, he has stayed in Zurich on a swimming adventure around the city, used Geneva as a base for Alpine adventures and spent time in Copenhagen soaking up the world class culture and cuisine, all the while exploring the best hotels these cities have to offer.

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Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

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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Travel insights for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

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

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 February 28, 2025.

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 $1,834). 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 March 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Los Angeles to Shanghai in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 24% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Los Angeles to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons 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 March 3, 2025.

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 March 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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.

8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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

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  • 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 16 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?

    Sichuan Airlines, at $677, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include XiamenAir and Philippine Airlines. Sichuan Airlines is priced at 47% 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?

    $347 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from XiamenAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $357 and $402, 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 (78%), China Eastern (58%) or United Airlines (56%) 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 $1,314 for a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The cheapest flight overall is $430 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl) is currently priced at $630.

  • 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 $75 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Dongdaemun Market. Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Dongdaemun Market are located about 29.8 mi, 30.4 mi, and 31.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Seoul can rent a car from Incheon Intl for about $58 per day.

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills, and Tsukiji Outer Market are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills, and Tsukiji Outer Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.3 mi, 8.5 mi, and 7.9 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 $1,834). 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$521Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$623Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
XiamenAirCheapest$692Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$745Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$748Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$771Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$899Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
EVA AirCheapest$917Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$935Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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