Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
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November 6 - November 27
LAX - Shanghai
$687
$623
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November 3 - November 10
LAX - Shanghai
$691
$624
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November 3 - November 17
LAX - Shanghai
$689
$625
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November 1 - November 13
LAX - Shanghai
$678
$626
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December 1 - December 8
LAX - Shanghai
$1,004
$626
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November 13 - November 30
LAX - Shanghai
$688
$633
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November 1 - November 23
LAX - Shanghai
$674
$633
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November 13 - November 21
LAX - Shanghai
$694
$633
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November 1 - November 8
LAX - Shanghai
$688
$633
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December 1 - December 13
LAX - Shanghai
$1,012
$633
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Los Angeles to Shanghai: Overview
Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Regular price: $600 - $1,549
Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $600 and $1549. The current lowest deal is $618 with Sichuan Airlines for travel from Nov 20 to Nov 29.
now $618
Low $600
High $1,549
The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai is April, with a median price of $700. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1850. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
April
Flights from $700
December
Flights from $1,850
Direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
China Eastern Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Sun, Jul 12
LAX - Shanghai
Los Angeles (LAX) - Shanghai (PVG)
2GO
$924
$827
One-way
Sun, Jul 12
LAX - Shanghai
Los Angeles (LAX) - Shanghai (PVG)
2GO
$917
$827
One-way
Sun, Aug 16
LAX - Shanghai
Los Angeles (LAX) - Shanghai (SHA)
Korean Air
$876
$768
One-way
Sun, Aug 16
LAX - Shanghai
Los Angeles (LAX) - Shanghai (SHA)
China Southern Airlines
$930
$828
One-way
Mon, Aug 17
LAX - Shanghai
Los Angeles (LAX) - Shanghai (SHA)
Cathay Pacific
$930
$804
One-way
Tue, Aug 18
LAX - Shanghai
Los Angeles (LAX) - Shanghai (PVG)
Cathay Pacific
$762
$754
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Dec 1 - Dec 8
$1,085 → $782
28%
Dec 1 - Dec 19
$1,085 → $901
17%
Dec 6 - Dec 20
$1,015 → $888
13%
Aug 24 - Aug 31
$925 → $804
13%
Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Los Angeles - Shanghai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Los Angeles to Shanghai are above the typical level of $1182.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $700.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 33h 40m
The median flight duration from Los Angeles to Shanghai is 33h 40m.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route
Connecting flights make up 91% of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Sichuan Airlines offers a recent deal for $618
Sichuan Airlines recently offered a deal for $618 from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent on this route
Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within 30 days.
Los Angeles main airports to depart from
Los Angeles International (LAX)
Los Angeles International Airport is a good choice for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car or public transport)
💸 Flights from ~$683
Shanghai main airports to arrive at
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International is a good option for flights to Shanghai, with prices from $683.
📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$683
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International is another choice for flights to Shanghai, with prices from $728.
📍 ~10 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$728
Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)
Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive route networks and competitive pricing compared to Shanghai.
📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$741
Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)
Sunan Shuofang International is the closest major alternative, offering efficient check-in and security times.
📍 ~120 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1,043
Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)
Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with reliable infrastructure and frequent high-speed rail links.
📍 ~260 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$652
Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)
Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.
📍 ~220 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$799
Nantong Xingdong (NTG)
Nantong Xingdong is useful for proximity to northern Shanghai districts and specific domestic routes.
📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1,055
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