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Cheap flights Los Angeles — Shanghai

Los Angeles (LAX, US) Shanghai (SHA, CN)
from $404 10 434 km ~12h 47m 50 flights found 9 airlines cheapest on Wednesday
Reverse route
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
Choose your departure date
Cheapest: $404 on 16.11.2026
Prices shown are from searches by other travellers over the last 24 hours. Missing a date? Click any day — we'll find tickets anyway.
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Cheapest flights found
16 Nov 2026, Mon
Philippine Airlines PR 113
22:10
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
17:15
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
19h 5m 1 stop
Farera
$404
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30 Dec 2026, Wed
Sichuan Airlines 3U 3838
08:30
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
05:40
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
21h 10m 1 stop
Trip.com
$423
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01 Jan 2027, Fri
Xiamen Airlines MF 830
09:55
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
02:40
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
16h 45m 1 stop
Trip.com
$424
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23 Nov 2026, Mon
Cathay Pacific CX 885
22:05
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
16:45
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
18h 40m 1 stop
Farera
$431
View this ticket
07 Dec 2026, Mon
Sichuan Airlines 3U 3838
08:30
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
05:40
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
21h 10m 1 stop
Farera
$433
View this ticket
01 Dec 2026, Tue
Philippine Airlines PR 123
02:10
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
21:15
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
19h 5m 1 stop
Farera
$438
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Route characteristics
Distance
10 434 km
Flight time
12h 47m
Time difference
+15h
Minimum price
from $404 (16.11.2026)
Average price
$591
Maximum price
$1 519
Departures per week
4
Cheapest day
Wednesday
Departure airports (1)
LAX Los Angeles International Airport
Arrival airports (2)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airlines (9)
PR Philippine Airlines 3U Sichuan Airlines MF Xiamen Airlines CX Cathay Pacific CA Air China MU China Eastern UA United Airlines NH All Nippon Airways F9 Frontier Airlines
Agencies (9)
Farera Trip.com Kupi.com Kiwi.com Т-Банк Авиасейлс City.Travel Aviakassa Clickavia
Prices by day of week
Monday
$404
avg $423
Tuesday
$438
avg $438
Wednesday
$423
avg $423
Cheapest
Friday
$424
avg $424
Price trend by month
November 2026
from $404
avg $418
2 flights
December 2026
from $423
avg $431
3 flights
January 2027
from $424
avg $424
1 flights
Airlines — cheapest prices 9
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines
7 flights · 7 days
$404
Sichuan Airlines
Sichuan Airlines
3 flights · 3 days
$423
Xiamen Airlines
Xiamen Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$424
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
7 flights · 7 days
$431
Air China
Air China
1 flights · 1 days
$447
China Eastern
China Eastern
16 flights · 16 days
$501
United Airlines
United Airlines
12 flights · 12 days
$526
All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways
1 flights · 1 days
$681
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines
Low-cost 2 flights · 2 days
$720
Where to buy tickets 9
Farera
12 tickets · 9 days
from $404
Trip.com
14 tickets · 12 days
from $423
Kupi.com
5 tickets · 5 days
from $447
Kiwi.com
9 tickets · 9 days
from $501
Т-Банк
3 tickets · 3 days
from $504
Авиасейлс
2 tickets · 2 days
from $567
City.Travel
2 tickets · 2 days
from $607
Aviakassa
2 tickets · 2 days
from $720
Clickavia
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 302
Airports

From — Los Angeles (1)

  • LAX Los Angeles International Airport

To — Shanghai (2)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
  • SHA Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Los Angeles — Shanghai
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
Approximate flight time — 12h 47m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
The straight-line distance — 10 434 km.
How much do flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $404 on 16.11.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $591. Range: $404 — $1 519.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
The difference — +15h.
From which airports does Los Angeles operate flights?
From Los Angeles: LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).
To which airports in Shanghai do flights arrive?
To Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport), SHA (Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 9 airlines: Philippine Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines, All Nippon Airways.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Wednesday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Los Angeles — Shanghai

Flights Los Angeles — Shanghai is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 10 434 km. Flight time 12h 47m. Time difference +15h.

From Los Angeles (LAX) flights depart from 1 airport: LAX. To Shanghai (SHA) — 2 arrival airports: PVG, SHA.

9 airlines operate on this route: Philippine Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines, All Nippon Airways.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $404 (16.11.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $591, ranging from $404 to $1 519. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Wednesday.

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