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Cheapest round-trip
$572
Typical prices: $774-$1,225
Sichuan Airlines
Thu 11/1Thu 11/15
LAX - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$902
Typical prices: $896-$1,467
China Eastern
Tue 9/25Wed 10/3
LAX - PVG • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with China Eastern, United Airlines and Delta. Average duration is 14h 04m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 92% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 29% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 12% price drop
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Cheapest • Avg $767 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Pu Dong (LAX-PVG)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to Pu Dong

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 3:25 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
25h 55m1 stop Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 7:00 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
21h 50m1 stop Chengdu
$572Sichuan Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 15
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 10:40 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
45h 10m2 stops Hangzhou Chengdu Tianfu Intl
Sichuan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 7:00 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
21h 50m1 stop Chengdu
$616Sichuan Airlines
Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Dec 8
Air China Logo
10:25 pm - 10:15 amLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
1:40 pm - 6:35 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
20h 55m1 stop Shenzhen
$741Air China
Tue, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 8
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 1:50 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
24h 50m1 stop Shenzhen
Air China Logo
9:20 am - 8:10 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
25h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital
$742Air China
Mon, Nov 9 - Tue, Dec 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:25 pm - 11:20 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
32h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:25 pm - 6:35 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
22h 10m1 stop Shenzhen
$759Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 8
China Southern Logo
11:00 pm - 1:10 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
23h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
6:55 am - 6:30 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
27h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$762China Southern
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 am - 11:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 pm - 9:05 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
24h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$778Cathay Pacific
Mon, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 am - 11:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:30 am - 9:05 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
27h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$778Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 27
ANA Logo
8:05 pm - 9:25 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 20m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
8:30 am - 5:50 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
25h 20m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$780ANA
Wed, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 23
ANA Logo
8:05 pm - 9:25 pmLAX  Los Angeles Los Angeles-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 20m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 2:05 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles
27h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$780ANA
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Price, demand and travel trends for Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport start at $572. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $774 to $1,225. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $572 on Sichuan Airlines.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 8% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

  • January is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport at $804 round-trip.
  • June ($1,507) and December ($1,363) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 87% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Los Angeles to Pu Dong

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on China Eastern

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines and LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PVG

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Key details for Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$390
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 12% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 5% lower on average.
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Your Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which lounges are situated at LAX?

    LAX offers you plush lounges which are accessible through membership subscription, single visit passes and pay-per-use options. The lounges are located in Terminals 7, 6, 5, and 4, with an added advantage of showers if you are in need of taking a shower. There are two extra lounges at the Tom Bradley International Terminal, an airline lounge in Terminal 2 and a military lounge in both Terminals 1 and 2.

  • Does PVG have accommodation services?

    You’ll have to go towards the exit doors on Floor Three on the 2nd Terminal of the airport so you can check in at the TIP Hourly Lounge which is an area with small hotel rooms where you can take your naps while inside the airport. There are free shuttle services available from the airport to a number of hotels within a 5min radius.

  • How do I access the internet at PVG?

    If you want to be connected to the internet at PVG, there is readily accessible Wi-Fi that requires you to operate using a Chinese phone number. At the airside, you will be able to print an access code if you don’t have a Chinese phone number to access the Internet. The airport has hot spots all over the airport that accommodate customers who use Boingo Wireless.

  • What is the Love Channel at PVG?

    If you are a PVG, the Love Channel is a name used to describe the services that are available to you if you are pregnant, a person with limited mobility, or are 60 years or older, and include boarding privileges, priority check-ins, baby strollers, and wheelchairs. All of these services are available at any time of day or night and are completely free.

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

    Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport 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.

  • What airlines are available from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

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

    • China Eastern
    • United Airlines
    • Delta

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights?

    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.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

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

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

    Prices vary by airline.

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

    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.

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

    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.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport pass through?

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

    • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 52% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 4% of one-stop connections
    • Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 4% of one-stop connections

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

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $871 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $995, a difference of $124. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    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 Pu Dong Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport spread across the day?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

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

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

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

    • 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.

  • How expensive are last-minute Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 17% above the route average of $919. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 14h 04m, covering 6,467 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $446, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does China Southern’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights?

    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 Pu Dong Airport 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.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    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.

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

    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 Incheon Intl (ICN).

  • What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

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

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $774 to $1,225, with an average of $919 over the past 12 months. Anything below $774 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $871 - about $124 less than Saturday (12% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 29% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport trip for January. Fares historically average $804 round-trip in that month - typically $703 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, China Southern is the strongest pick on this route. 92% of China Southern flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 78%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours 8 minutes, so choosing a carrier with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chengdu Tianfu Intl Airport (TFU) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $767 round-trip on this route - about $389 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
    - Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport By IHG
    - Dazhong Airport Hotel
    - Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Shanghai Pudong Airport
  • There are a number of lounges in the areas between Terminals 1 and 2 at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and are categorized into two: International and Domestic Terminals. Both the International and Domestic Terminals are comprised of five lounges. You are required to pay and you will be able to have access to a place where you can wait and relax between flights.
  • You can access the business center at PVG from 6 am to 11:30 pm (GMT+8) at Island B in the Departure Counter at Terminal 2 and the Arrivals area in Terminal 1. It's a place where you can conduct work while on transit, with some basic office supplies given by the airport.
  • If you find yourself stranded or your flight delayed at LAX, the airport offers you blankets and cots where you can sleep as you wait for your issue to be resolved.
  • Take advantage of the shuttle bus at LAX that takes you from one terminal to another. The nine terminals are large and hence difficult to navigate on foot.
  • Keep your eyes peeled for live performances and permanent and rotating art exhibitions at LAX. You can keep your children occupied with a tour around the airport and enjoy some snacks from the vending machines in Terminal 7.

Prefer to fly direct from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Los Angeles Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong

Monday

China Eastern,United Airlines

China Eastern,United Airlines

Tuesday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Wednesday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Friday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

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Direct returns

Shanghai Pu Dong to Los Angeles Los Angeles

Monday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Tuesday

China Eastern,United Airlines

China Eastern,United Airlines

Wednesday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Thursday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Friday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Saturday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

Sunday

China Eastern,Delta,United Airlines

China Eastern,Delta, +1 more

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