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Flight Info | Shanghai to Los Angeles

The distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is approximately 10,449.9 km. It takes around 11 hours 58 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The cheapest month to book is October.

Cheapest one-way
$416
Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines SHA-LAX 23h 35m · 1 stop Fri, Oct 9
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Cheapest round-trip
$782
China Southern Airlines China Southern Airlines SHA-LAX 20h 10m · 2 stops Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28
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Recommended airlines
Sichuan Airlines Sichuan Airlines Cheapest · From $416 United Airlines United Airlines Most booked
When to travel
November
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
10,449.9 km
Flight distance
11h 58m
Average flight time

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles: One way flights from $626, round trip flights from $1,093. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 8:10 PM
        12h 10m
        Nonstop
        LAX 5:20 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 6 | United Airlines
        LAX 12:55 PM
        13h 50m
        Nonstop
        PVG 5:45 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 12 | United Airlines
        $1,093 $1,319
        17% off
        17% off
        $1,319 $1,093
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        11h 55m
        Nonstop
        LAX 10:05 AM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 16 | China Eastern Airlines
        LAX 12:30 PM
        13h 45m
        Nonstop
        PVG 5:15 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 21 | China Eastern Airlines
        $1,094 $1,319
        17% off
        17% off
        $1,319 $1,094
      • SHA 2:50 PM
        20h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Sep 21 | China Southern Airlines
        LAX 11:50 PM
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        SHA 12:20 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 28 | China Southern Airlines
        $782 $1,319
        41% off
        41% off
        $1,319 $782
      • PVG 12:00 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        LAX 7:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 8 | Air China
        LAX 2:20 PM
        17h 20m
        1 stop
        SHA 10:40 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 13 | Air China
        $797
        40% off
        $1,319 $797
      • PVG 4:20 PM
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:10 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Sep 14 | Air China
        LAX 11:25 PM
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        SHA 11:55 AM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 21 | Air China
        $801
        39% off
        $1,319 $801
      • PVG 12:00 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        LAX 7:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 1 | Air China
        LAX 10:00 PM
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        SHA 7:30 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 8 | Air China
        $805
        39% off
        $1,319 $805
      • SHA 1:50 PM
        21h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 14 | China Southern Airlines
        LAX 11:50 PM
        19h 30m
        1 stop
        SHA 10:20 AM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 21 | China Southern Airlines
        $806
        39% off
        $1,319 $806
      • PVG 3:55 PM
        20h 40m
        1 stop
        LAX 9:35 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 15 | Air Canada
        LAX 2:35 PM
        32h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:05 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 19 | Air Canada
        $813
        38% off
        $1,319 $813
      • PVG 1:10 PM
        19h
        1 stop
        LAX 5:10 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Wed, Sep 16 | Asiana Airlines
        LAX 11:00 PM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:45 AM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 19 | Asiana Airlines
        $813
        38% off
        $1,319 $813
      • PVG 12:00 PM
        22h
        1 stop
        LAX 7:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Tue, Sep 15 | Air China
        LAX 10:00 PM
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 2:25 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Air China
        $815
        38% off
        $1,319 $815
      • SHA 4:50 PM
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Sun, Sep 13 | China Southern Airlines
        LAX 11:50 PM
        27h 35m
        1 stop
        SHA 6:25 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 20 | China Southern Airlines
        $815
        38% off
        $1,319 $815
      • PVG 1:05 AM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        LAX 7:50 AM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Fri, Sep 11 | Asiana Airlines
        LAX 11:00 PM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:45 AM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 16 | Asiana Airlines
        $816
        38% off
        $1,319 $816
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
        LAX 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Los Angeles - Shanghai | Sat, Aug 22 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 6:25 PM
        12h
        Nonstop
        LAX 3:25 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Sep 14 | Delta Air Lines
        $626 $758
        17% off
        17% off
        $758 $626
      • PVG 8:10 PM
        11h 50m
        Nonstop
        LAX 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 7 | United Airlines
        $629 $758
        17% off
        17% off
        $758 $629
      • PVG 11:55 AM
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:30 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Fri, Oct 9 | Sichuan Airlines
        $416 $758
        45% off
        45% off
        $758 $416
      • PVG 11:55 AM
        23h 35m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:30 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 13 | Sichuan Airlines
        $419
        45% off
        $758 $419
      • PVG 8:15 PM
        39h 15m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:30 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 12 | Sichuan Airlines
        $419
        45% off
        $758 $419
      • PVG 7:20 PM
        40h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:30 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Sat, Oct 10 | Sichuan Airlines
        $419
        45% off
        $758 $419
      • PVG 7:20 PM
        40h 10m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:30 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 8 | Sichuan Airlines
        $419
        45% off
        $758 $419
      • SHA 9:55 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 7 | Xiamen Airlines
        $432
        43% off
        $758 $432
      • SHA 8:10 AM
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Thu, Oct 8 | Xiamen Airlines
        $432
        43% off
        $758 $432
      • SHA 9:55 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Mon, Oct 12 | Xiamen Airlines
        $432
        43% off
        $758 $432
      • SHA 8:10 AM
        26h 50m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Tue, Oct 13 | Xiamen Airlines
        $432
        43% off
        $758 $432
      • SHA 9:55 PM
        37h 5m
        1 stop
        LAX 8:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Wed, Oct 14 | Xiamen Airlines
        $432
        43% off
        $758 $432
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        LAX 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - Los Angeles | Thu, Aug 20 | Normal Airline
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Popular airlines from Shanghai to Los Angeles

You can choose from 16 airlines that fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles, including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Philippine Airlines. Sichuan Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
United Airlines logo United Airlines
Delta Air Lines logo Delta Air Lines
Philippine Airlines logo Philippine Airlines
Asiana Airlines logo Asiana Airlines
China Eastern Airlines logo China Eastern Airlines
China Southern Airlines logo China Southern Airlines
Japan Airlines logo Japan Airlines
All Nippon Airways logo All Nippon Airways
Air China logo Air China
EVA Air logo EVA Air
Cathay Pacific logo Cathay Pacific
Sichuan Airlines logo Sichuan Airlines
Xiamen Airlines logo Xiamen Airlines
Korean Air logo Korean Air
Shenzhen Airlines logo Shenzhen Airlines
Air Canada logo Air Canada
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

The average price of one-way flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is November, with an average price of $524; while the month with the highest flight price is usually July, with an average price of up to $893.

$893
$709
$524
$340
    Cheapest
  • $677
    Aug
  • $643
    Sep
  • $564
    Oct
  • $524
    Nov
  • $616
    Dec
  • $836
    Jan
  • $642
    Feb
  • $767
    Mar
  • $775
    Apr
  • $652
    May
  • $653
    Jun
  • $893
    Jul

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

Average price of round-trip flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles are found during December, with an average price of $1,040. Conversely, the highest prices are found during July, with an average price of up to $1,402.

$1,402
$1,221
$1,040
$859
    Cheapest
  • $1,184
    Aug
  • $1,148
    Sep
  • $1,256
    Oct
  • $1,215
    Nov
  • $1,040
    Dec
  • $1,269
    Jan
  • $1,334
    Feb
  • $1,333
    Mar
  • $1,390
    Apr
  • $1,377
    May
  • $1,159
    Jun
  • $1,402
    Jul

When is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles during Labor Day?

Data is based on the lowest one-way price from Shanghai to Los Angeles during Labor Day on Trip.com in the past 3 days.

Labor Day is scheduled for Sep 7. The cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles are available on Sep 5, with fares starting at $443.

$504
$474
$443
$413
    Cheapest
  • $449
    3
    Sep
  • $504
    4
  • $443
    5
  • $504
    6
  • $450
    7
  • $449
    8
  • $473
    9

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles (SHA-LAX)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Sichuan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $416 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to LAX on Fri, Oct 9), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $782 departing on Mon, Sep 21 and returning on Mon, Sep 28.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: United Airlines China Eastern Airlines Delta Air Lines Korean Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 11 hours 58 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 17 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA199 (20:18) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU583 (13:39) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA7211 (20:18)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Oct 9, with one-way flights priced at just $416.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Delta Air Lines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Los Angeles travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles on August 31, 2026 with Air China, with prices starting at $450.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (PVG-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $728. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shanghai to Los Angeles is $1,332. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Shanghai and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
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Flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

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Tips: Visiting Los Angeles between March and May is the right decision to enjoy the city tour. Ticket booking from September to November is also a smart idea to avoid the crowd. 

Fly high to touch the land of Los Angeles 

Shanghai and Los Angeles located at least 10,500-kilometer away from each other, and so taking Shanghai to Los Angeles flights is the most convenient and fastest option to visit one continent from another.  Direct flights to Los Angeles, as well as one-stop flights both, are available from Shanghai Airport, which all more or less take thirteen to twenty hours approximately. Los Angeles Airlines offer numerous flights in a week, which is better to check on the internet to know the departure and landing time. Flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles online booking is now accessible for passengers, which helps to buy one way or return ticket at a pocket-friendly price. 

Lovely Los Angeles maintains diverse tourist places 

Los Angeles is one of the most-visited cities in the USA. Here, time flies in a toss, and amusement fills-up the bag of experience of every tourist. But, apart from its enchanting nightlife, Los Angeles also reveals some magnificent beauty through various locations. The nature is also refreshing, and scenic, which tourists can enjoy visiting Lake Hollywood Nature Park, Venice canals, Walkway, Runyon Canyon Nature Park. Natural History Museum of Los Angeles, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, Petersen Automotive Museum, Battleship USS Iowa Museum, Griffith Observatory, and The Broad are the places that make the journey knowledgeable, as well as compact. Staples Center, Universal Studios Hollywood, Hollywood Sign, Madame Tussauds Hollywood and Abbot Kinney Boulevard-like many sights and landmarks make the journey magnificent. 

Tips: Universal CityWalk Hollywood and Citadel Outlets are the two famed shopping destinations of the city where you can buy authentic, eye-catching stuff at a reasonable price.  

Hand-pick a hotel is a suitable budget 

Los Angeles is the highly decorated city where uncountable hotels in different ranges of price charges are available. Luxurious suites are quite high in the budget, but such places create picture-perfect images. Most of the top-rated hotels and resorts of the city offer complimentary breakfast and drinks, and other benefits. 

Tips: Various homestay, rental apartments, private villas are also obtainable, which is better to book earlier to avoid the hassle during peak seasons. 

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