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Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Shanghai flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air China: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• United Airlines
• Delta

Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $767 round-trip via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared to $1,156 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $73–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) - 4% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 12% on the Los Angeles to Shanghai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $874 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $988, a difference of $114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Shanghai route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 1:04 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 3:49 am.

The flight takes about 14h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $911. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes 14h 04m, covering 6,477 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $430, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

China Southern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights are:

• China Southern: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 78% on time
• China Eastern: 76% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 78% of the time on average.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 17m, compared with 17h 32m via San Francisco (SFO) and 18h 05m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai range from $762 to $1,218, with an average of $911 over the past 12 months. Anything below $762 counts as a good deal.