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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Wed, Aug 19 - Sat, Aug 22
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines1 stop
LAX - SHA
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines1 stop
SHA - LAX
707$
703$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Aug 5 - Sun, Aug 9
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific1 stop
LAX - SHA
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific1 stop
SHA - LAX
1008$
975$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific1 stop
LAX - SHA
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific1 stop
SHA - LAX
1010$
975$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 19
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific1 stop
LAX - SHA
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific1 stop
SHA - LAX
1016$
975$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Jun 21 - Tue, Jun 23
All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways1 stop
LAX - SHA
All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways1 stop
SHA - LAX
1141$
1117$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jun 30 - Sun, Jul 5
All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways1 stop
LAX - SHA
All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways1 stop
SHA - LAX
1239$
1197$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Aug 19
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
LAX - SHA
402$
382$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Aug 11
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines1 stop
LAX - SHA
423$
403$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jul 29
All Nippon Airways
All Nippon Airways1 stop
LAX - SHA
523$
499$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Jul 15
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific1 stop
LAX - SHA
537$
510$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, Jul 6
Xiamen Airlines
Xiamen Airlines1 stop
LAX - SHA
566$
535$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jun 16
Westjet
Westjet3 stops
LAX - SHA
765$
731$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of August. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time15 hoursWhen flying from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai, this can take around 15 hours in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$382The best price for flights from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportLos Angeles International AirportWhen flying from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai
Destination airportsShanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International AirportWhen traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeChina Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai
One-way average Price$979A flight from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai at eDreams will cost around $979, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookJuneFebruary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Shanghai from Los Angeles, CA according to real data from our customers
Airlines that fly from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai
United Airlines
United Airlines
4464$
Exchange rate
1 USD = 6.81 CNY
1 CNY = 0.15 USD
Last revised on Thu, 06/4
Distance: 6484 miles
Los Angeles, CA airports
Los Angeles Intl Airport (LAX)How far from city center: 12 miles
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city center: 19 miles
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city center: 4 miles

Are you planning to travel to Shanghai for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Los Angeles, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai?
When you fly from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai the average price is $979. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai is $382. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai are April, February and November, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to visit Shanghai depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, March is the best month to fly to Shanghai from Los Angeles, CA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by November and October. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds June, July and February are the months with fewer searches for Los Angeles, CA - Shanghai.
How long does the flight from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai take?
Flight length from Los Angeles, CA to Shanghai is around 15 hours on average, at an average distance of 6,483.9 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Los Angeles, CA?
While in Los Angeles, CA the temperatures can reach an average of 74ºF ºC in summer, Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 80ºF ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, weather indicators show around 41ºF ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 58ºF ºC average degrees reported in Los Angeles, CA.

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