Question 1

Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

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
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

Question 2

What airlines fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

• United Airlines
• China Eastern
• Delta

Question 3

Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

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 always check the fare details before booking.

Question 5

What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $775 round-trip via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared to $1,201 for nonstop.

Question 7

What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai pass through?

Accepted Answer

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 3% of one-stop connections

Question 9

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 19% on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $891 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,092, a difference of $201.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 10

At what point is a flight considered delayed from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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 2h 06m.

Question 11

How are flight departures from Los Angeles to Shanghai spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Question 12

What popular places can I visit in Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

Question 13

What are the earliest and latest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 1:14 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 3:59 am.

The flight takes about 14h 14m.

Question 14

How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the $947 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Question 15

How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 17

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Shanghai looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $445, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Question 18

How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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 punctual 78% of the time on average.

Question 19

What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

Question 20

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 22m, compared with 17h 32m via San Francisco (SFO) and 18h 07m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Question 21

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Shanghai flight?

Accepted Answer

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai range from $772 to $1,255, with an average of $947 over the past 12 months. Anything below $772 counts as a good deal.

Question 23

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai typically range from $772 to $1,255. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $621, on Sichuan Airlines.

Question 24

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 15% higher.

Question 25

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai at $792 round-trip.
•June ($1,463) and December ($1,317) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 84% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 26

When are flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai the cheapest?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 29% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Question 27

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Sichuan Airlines ($621) and Air China ($668) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

Question 28

Which airline offers the most nonstop flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

United Airlines and China Eastern offer the most frequent nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai, at 7 flights per week each. Delta operates 5 flights per week. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 29

How often are flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai delayed?

Accepted Answer

Over the last 3 months Los Angeles to Shanghai flights were delayed 22% of the time. Delayed flights averaged 2h 06m behind schedule.

Question 30

What’s the most punctual time of day to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Night flights have the fewest delays. Afternoon departures experience delays most often.

Question 31

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Monday has the fewest flight delays on the Los Angeles to Shanghai route, at only 18% of flights delayed. Sunday has the most delays at 27%.

Question 32

Which airline is the most punctual on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

China Southern is the most punctual airline on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights. 92% of flights were on time in the past 3 months.

Question 33

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Incheon Intl (ICN) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Shanghai route. 43% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ICN.

Question 34

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $775. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 35

Which route with a layover is the fastest from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver Intl (YVR) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Los Angeles to Shanghai at 17h 22m one-way, 3h 08m longer than the 14h 14m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 36

When flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai which airport offers the shortest layover?

Accepted Answer

Vancouver Intl (YVR) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Shanghai layovers at 10h 28m over the past 3 months.

Question 37

How many nonstop flights run daily between Los Angeles and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 to 3 flights per day from Los Angeles to Shanghai, about 19 flights per week. Wednesday has the most departures, with 16% of weekly flights.

Question 38

What time of day do most flights depart from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Most nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai depart in the morning, accounting for 67% of nonstop departures. Around 2 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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