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Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles from $298

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departing on 5/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Los Angeles, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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4:00 pm - 8:40 pmPVG-LAX
19h 40m1 stop
11:40 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-PVG
23h 50m1 stop
$651Philippine Airlines
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Tue, Jun 18 - Thu, Aug 29
4:00 pm - 8:40 pmPVG-LAX
19h 40m1 stop
11:40 pm - 2:30 pmLAX-PVG
23h 50m1 stop
$685Philippine Airlines
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Sat, Oct 12 - Tue, Oct 22
7:20 am - 8:30 pmPVG-LAX
28h 10m1 stop
10:50 pm - 1:55 pmLAX-PVG
24h 05m1 stop
$906Air China
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Tue, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 22
4:20 pm - 4:00 pmPVG-LAX
14h 40m1 stop
12:10 pm - 8:55 pmLAX-PVG
17h 45m1 stop
$1,001Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 22
8:35 am - 9:50 amPVG-LAX
16h 15m1 stop
12:10 pm - 10:05 amLAX-PVG
30h 55m1 stop
$1,014Asiana Airlines
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Thu, May 23 - Fri, Jun 28
10:20 pm - 8:10 pmPVG-LAX
36h 50m2 stops
10:50 pm - 11:55 amLAX-PVG
22h 05m1 stop
$1,017Air China
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Wed, May 22 - Tue, Oct 1
2:30 pm - 10:35 pmPVG-LAX
23h 05m1 stop
1:15 am - 11:05 amLAX-PVG
18h 50m1 stop
$1,040Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Jun 16 - Sat, Aug 31
3:10 pm - 9:15 pmPVG-LAX
21h 05m1 stop
11:00 pm - 8:55 pmLAX-PVG
30h 55m1 stop
$1,046
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Sun, May 19 - Sun, Sep 29
5:45 pm - 10:35 pmPVG-LAX
19h 50m1 stop
1:15 pm - 1:15 pmLAX-PVG
33h 00m1 stop
$1,056Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jun 20 - Wed, Jul 10
2:25 am - 8:30 amPVG-LAX
21h 05m1 stop
10:55 am - 1:25 amLAX-PVG
23h 30m1 stop
$1,118
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Sat, Jun 15 - Sun, Sep 1

Flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to Los Angeles flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles cost $832 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Los Angeles. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,204.

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

The average price of all flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Shanghai to Los Angeles, Saturday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Shanghai, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is November, where tickets cost $1,162 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,674 and $1,674 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 38 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Shanghai to Los Angeles found on KAYAK was with XiamenAir for $298. Philippine Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $651 and Air China from $906.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
There is just one airline that flies from Shanghai to Los Angeles direct and that is China Eastern. The best one-way deal found from China Eastern for the route is $1,404.

How many flights are there between Shanghai and Los Angeles per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Shanghai and lands in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 12h 00m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles take?

There are no direct flights for this route. The shortest travel duration to get to Los Angeles from Shanghai is 12h 00m.

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Cheapest flight

$298
Flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles was $298 for a one-way ticket and $651 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

    A passport is required to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    On your way to Los Angeles, you’ll fly out from one of these Shanghai airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You’ll be landing at Los Angeles.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Los Angeles from Shanghai?

    Incheon is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

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

Nonstop departures

Shanghai to Los Angeles

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Nonstop returns

Los Angeles to Shanghai

Monday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Tuesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Wednesday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Thursday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Friday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Saturday

China Eastern

China Eastern

Sunday

China Eastern

China Eastern

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/14Tue
1 stopXiamenAir
37h 40mSHA-LAX
$298
5/22Wed
1 stop
21h 25mPVG-LAX
$317
5/17Fri
1 stopSichuan Airlines
23h 05mPVG-LAX
$451
5/14Tue
1 stopSichuan Airlines
21h 05mPVG-LAX
$453
5/20Mon
1 stopAir China
21h 15mSHA-LAX
$543
5/13Mon
1 stopAir China
18h 50mPVG-LAX
$550
5/23Thu
1 stopChina Southern
36h 45mPVG-LAX
$579
5/22Wed
1 stopChina Southern
19h 50mSHA-LAX
$579
5/13Mon
1 stopANA
32h 15mPVG-LAX
$583
5/8Wed
1 stopANA
32h 15mPVG-LAX
$647

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Last minute flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/1Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
19h 30mPVG-LAX
5/12Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
31h 40mLAX-PVG
$1,055
5/1Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
18h 10mPVG-LAX
5/11Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
30h 35mLAX-PVG
$1,159
5/3Fri
multi-stop
21h 25mPVG-LAX
5/4Sat
multi-stop
58h 05mLAX-PVG
$1,230
5/3Fri
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
14h 40mPVG-LAX
5/20Mon
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
30h 55mLAX-PVG
$1,320
5/1Wed
multi-stopXiamenAir
37h 40mSHA-LAX
5/12Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
21h 55mLAX-SHA
$1,343
5/3Fri
multi-stop
21h 25mPVG-LAX
5/4Sat
multi-stop
22h 45mLAX-PVG
$1,354
5/3Fri
multi-stopSWISS
45h 10mPVG-LAX
5/20Mon
multi-stopSWISS
44h 25mLAX-PVG
$1,393
5/1Wed
multi-stopXiamenAir
36h 45mSHA-LAX
5/12Sun
multi-stopXiamenAir
20h 05mLAX-SHA
$1,565
5/1Wed
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
14h 40mPVG-LAX
5/1Wed
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
20h 05mLAX-PVG
$1,782
5/2Thu
multi-stopSWISS
45h 10mPVG-LAX
5/6Mon
multi-stopSWISS
44h 25mLAX-PVG
$8,235

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Flights to Los Angeles

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Los Angeles (LAX)United States

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Los Angeles - Shanghai

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