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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$380 and round-trip from US$586. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        LAX 12:30
        13h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 17:15
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 30 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        11h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:05
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 6 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$950 US$1,159
        18% off
        18% off
        US$1,159 US$950
      • LAX 12:30
        13h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 17:15
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | China Eastern Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        11h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:05
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 2 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$950 US$1,159
        18% off
        18% off
        US$1,159 US$950
      • LAX 22:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 31 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$586 US$1,159
        49% off
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$586
      • LAX 22:30
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 30 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Nov 2 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$586
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$586
      • LAX 21:30
        45h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 6 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Tue, Nov 10 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$586
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$586
      • LAX 21:30
        45h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$586
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$586
      • LAX 22:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 31 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$590
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$590
      • LAX 21:30
        45h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Nov 16 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$590
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$590
      • LAX 21:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 8 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 14 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$590
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$590
      • LAX 21:30
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 3 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 13:10
        21h 50m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Tue, Nov 10 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$590
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$590
      • LAX 21:30
        45h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 13 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Thu, Nov 19 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$590
        49% off
        US$1,159 US$590
      • LAX 21:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Sat, Nov 7 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$600
        48% off
        US$1,159 US$600
      • LAX 23:15
        25h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 23 | Sichuan Airlines
        PVG 19:55
        39h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 20:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 26 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$610
        47% off
        US$1,159 US$610
      • LAX 22:00
        21h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:55
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | Air China
        PVG 21:45
        36h 15m
        1 stop
        LAX 19:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 5 | Shenzhen Airlines
        US$692
        40% off
        US$1,159 US$692
      • LAX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
        SHA 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        LAX 16:00
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 20 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LAX 11:25
        13h 40m
        Nonstop
        PVG 16:05
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 20 | Delta Air Lines
        US$487 US$599
        19% off
        19% off
        US$599 US$487
      • LAX 12:30
        13h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 17:15
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 30 | China Eastern Airlines
        US$491 US$599
        18% off
        18% off
        US$599 US$491
      • LAX 21:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$380 US$599
        37% off
        37% off
        US$599 US$380
      • LAX 21:30
        45h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$381
        36% off
        US$599 US$381
      • LAX 22:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Oct 27 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$385
        36% off
        US$599 US$385
      • LAX 22:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$385
        36% off
        US$599 US$385
      • LAX 21:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 8 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$385
        36% off
        US$599 US$385
      • LAX 21:30
        25h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$385
        36% off
        US$599 US$385
      • LAX 22:30
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 30 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$386
        36% off
        US$599 US$386
      • LAX 21:30
        45h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 6 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$386
        36% off
        US$599 US$386
      • LAX 21:30
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 18:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 3 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$386
        36% off
        US$599 US$386
      • LAX 21:30
        45h 10m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:40
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Nov 13 | Sichuan Airlines
        US$386
        36% off
        US$599 US$386
      • LAX 20:55
        33h 15m
        1 stop
        SHA 22:10
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Air China
        US$389
        35% off
        US$599 US$389
      • LAX 22:00
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:25
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | Air China
        US$389
        35% off
        US$599 US$389
      • LAX 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 14:00
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Fri, Sep 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the lowest-priced month for one-way flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai is November, with an average fare of US$543. The most expensive month is usually June, with average fares reaching US$1,099.

US$1,099
US$821
US$543
US$265
    Cheapest
  • US$598
    Sep
  • US$767
    Oct
  • US$543
    Nov
  • US$946
    Dec
  • US$583
    Jan
  • US$636
    Feb
  • US$678
    Mar
  • US$580
    Apr
  • US$872
    May
  • US$1,099
    Jun
  • US$744
    Jul
  • US$602
    Aug

Which month offers the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average round-trip fares by month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, January usually offers the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai, with an average price of US$858. December is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching US$1,857.

US$1,857
US$1,358
US$858
US$359
    Cheapest
  • US$944
    Sep
  • US$1,167
    Oct
  • US$889
    Nov
  • US$1,857
    Dec
  • US$858
    Jan
  • US$988
    Feb
  • US$1,055
    Mar
  • US$1,026
    Apr
  • US$1,318
    May
  • US$1,661
    Jun
  • US$1,503
    Jul
  • US$1,046
    Aug

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai is Tuesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$812
US$722
US$632
US$542
  • US$700
    Mon
  • US$632
    Tue
  • US$782
    Wed
  • US$671
    Thu
  • US$812
    Fri
  • US$772
    Sat
  • US$718
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai are United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, and Korean Air, among 11 carriers on this route. Sichuan Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
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Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
EVA Air logo EVA Air
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
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Flight Schedule from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai

Check on the flight schedule from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai. Find the flight that matches your travel plan.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. CA770

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:00

    LAX

    15h 30m

    Nonstop

    04:30

    SZX

    - M - - - - -
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  2. ZH9513

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    08:25

    SZX

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    10:55

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  3. 3U3838

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    15h 45m

    Nonstop

    06:00

    TFU

    - M - - T - S
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  4. 3U6991

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    08:00

    TFU

    2h 40m

    Nonstop

    10:40

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  5. CA770

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:00

    LAX

    15h 30m

    Nonstop

    04:30

    SZX

    - M - - - - -
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  6. ZH9505

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    12:50

    SZX

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    15:20

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  7. CA770

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:00

    LAX

    15h 30m

    Nonstop

    04:30

    SZX

    - M - - - - -
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  8. ZH9507

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    15:45

    SZX

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    18:20

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  9. CA770

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:00

    LAX

    15h 30m

    Nonstop

    04:30

    SZX

    - M - - - - -
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  10. CA3807

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    17:05

    SZX

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    19:30

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  11. CA770

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:00

    LAX

    15h 30m

    Nonstop

    04:30

    SZX

    - M - - - - -
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  12. ZH9519

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    13:55

    SZX

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    16:30

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  13. CA770

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:00

    LAX

    15h 30m

    Nonstop

    04:30

    SZX

    - M - - - - -
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  14. CA3313

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    15:00

    SZX

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    17:20

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  15. 3U3838

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:15

    LAX

    15h 45m

    Nonstop

    06:00

    TFU

    - M - - T - S
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  16. 3U8965

    Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

    10:55

    CTU

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    13:50

    PVG

    S M T W T F S

  17. MF830

    Los Angeles International Airport

    23:55

    LAX

    15h 5m

    Nonstop

    06:00

    XMN

    - M - W - - S
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  18. MF8545

    Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport

    19:00

    XMN

    1h 45m

    Nonstop

    20:45

    SHA

    S M T W T F S

  19. CA770

    Los Angeles International Airport

    22:00

    LAX

    15h 30m

    Nonstop

    04:30

    SZX

    - M - - - - -
    Search

  20. CA3379

    Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

    19:30

    SZX

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    21:50

    SHA

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai?

Cheapest return ticket priceUS$900
Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$363
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly

FAQs for Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Shanghai?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Shanghai is October. During this time, flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (SHA) take around 14 hours 5 minutes.
  • The earliest flight departs from Los Angeles International Airport at 09:20 and arrives in Shanghai at 15:20.
    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 32 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • Yes. United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai. The average flight time is approximately 27 hours 54 minutes, with about 1 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • Yes. The average flight time from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai is about 12 hours 47 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai, including: China Eastern Airlines United Airlines Asiana Airlines Cathay Pacific Delta Air Lines Sichuan Airlines Korean Air Xiamen Airlines China Southern Airlines All Nippon Airways The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai is US$692, and the average round-trip fare is US$1,266. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai departs at 11:25, and the latest one departs at 12:55. There are approximately 10 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.

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