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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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
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4:30 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX
19h 00m1 stop
10:30 pm - 6:40 pmLAX-PVG
29h 10m1 stop
$537Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 25
11:55 am - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX
23h 35m1 stop
10:30 pm - 10:40 amLAX-PVG
45h 10m2 stops
$554Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 11
11:35 am - 2:50 pmPVG-LAX
19h 15m1 stop
12:10 pm - 3:00 pmLAX-PVG
35h 50m1 stop
$674Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Feb 27 - Mon, Apr 14
2:00 pm - 2:40 pmPVG-LAX
15h 40m1 stop
11:40 pm - 12:25 pmLAX-PVG
21h 45m1 stop
$704Korean Air
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Fri, Mar 21 - Sat, Mar 29
8:50 am - 1:40 pmPVG-LAX
20h 50m1 stop
11:50 pm - 8:10 pmLAX-PVG
29h 20m1 stop
$736Korean Air
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Mon, Mar 3 - Sat, Apr 12
4:20 pm - 4:00 pmPVG-LAX
14h 40m1 stop
11:00 pm - 11:45 amLAX-PVG
20h 45m1 stop
$777Asiana Airlines
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Sun, May 25 - Sun, Nov 16
1:10 pm - 9:05 amPVG-LAX
11h 55mnonstop
12:30 pm - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 15mnonstop
$1,005China Eastern
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Tue, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 25
8:10 pm - 4:55 pmPVG-LAX
11h 45mnonstop
12:40 pm - 5:25 pmLAX-PVG
13h 45mnonstop
$1,013United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 16
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
1:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
$1,014United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 26 - Tue, Mar 11
1:10 pm - 9:05 amPVG-LAX
11h 55mnonstop
12:30 pm - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 15mnonstop
$1,022China Eastern
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Mon, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 9

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 round-trip flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles cost $709 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and Los Angeles (LAX). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $709.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Los Angeles on a Thursday and more expensive on a Wednesday. On your return trip to Shanghai, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $890 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,518 and $1,363 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $924 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$379
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport 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 $379 for a one-way ticket and $537 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?

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

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

    Seoul 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 direct from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

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

Direct departures

Shanghai to Los Angeles

Monday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Shanghai

Monday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Wednesday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Thursday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Saturday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Shanghai to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Shanghai to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1038 reviews
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
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everything was fine, would have liked better food but it was warm, great choices for movies

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2025ATL - BOS
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everything was fine, would have liked better food but it was warm, great choices for movies

the water for tea could have been hot, entertainment was awful, lots of old movies and TV shows

The food is always good and that flight was particularly good.

I like it when the plane have waited for passengers like us who are trying to catch the plane. Detroit was my mom's port of entry we spent too much time looking for our luggages at baggage claim which no problem. But then the problem occur after the immigration when the homeland security agents forgot to give us our passports which it took so long to find them and I was very anxious because we might not be able to catch our flights but luckily the plane to knoxville still sitting there and waiting for us. Praise the Lord for everything.

Absolutely wonderful,love the big clean plane specially the good food.

I took several flights that day, this was the only flight that was absolutely freezing!! It was so cold.

They changed aircrafts and they moved my seats that were already prepaid. I did not get the seats I paid for, so I got expensive seats that I didn't want

Good. Obviously there is a slightly condescending attitude of all American workers towards their customers but other than that all good.

Thanks for fixing the title of this question... the flight was a DELTA one marketed as a Korean Air flight. Which automatically makes it worse. The crew were actually rude in several cases and clearly lacked cultural sensitivity to the majority of the passengers (Koreans). This flight was also a minor heart attack before it started. Firstly, I thought I was buying a flight from Kayak, but it turns out they just acted as a front for this other company, UnderPricer, which took almost 24 hours to send a proper confirmation of the flight. We could not select the seats at checkout time either. We later submitted our seat selection to Korean Air, who proceeded to mess up the instructions to Delta, so our family was separated on the flight and our aisle seat was replaced with another middle seat.

It was a comfortable flight and the flight crew were lovely!

We took business class, It was comfortable and I was able to sleep.

Everything was perfect. A flight attendant even brought me snacks after I declined food due to my desire to force myself to follow the destination time zone.

For the most part, it was an enjoyable experience. It's the 2nd half of the journey was a bit uncomfortable. It was on a noticable smaller plane compared to the previous one.

Only process that my luggage didn’t make it to my destination because of short connection but I understand

The boarding process was good. The toilet could be better maintained.

Great service. They could offer vegetarian food and do more to reduce waste.

I like the food, the crew and everything.!!! Except for the delay in our flight.

Great service and comfortable seats. The first meal was excellent but the second meal was only satisfactory

The staffs are very accomodating!!! The foods are good!!! The entertainment from manila to incheon was miserable because we need to use our own cellphones or own ipads.

Typical Asian airline - flight attendants like robots - start food orders at first row and get to the last row right aisle last - no food selections left. 30 minutes before landing demanding everyone put seats back into upright position, window shades open and God forbid you might have to use the restroom a full 30 minutes left into a 1 hour 45 minute flight. At least the flight was cheap - but that’s the best I can say about it.

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Great. Food going from Australia to the US was better than other way around, but still needs improvement in terms of quality and quantity!!!

I feel bad, but Swiss airlines is not an airlines I will ever fly again. Their cabins are basic, seats are extremely uncomfortable, crew is a hit or a miss with service. What's worse is how they make you feel they are there to make money and not make your travel needs be met or make your travel a pleasure. They charge for 2nd bags, seat selection and felt like a budget arinines frontier/spirit airline attitude and approach. Their business class is from the early 2000s, basic. Additionally, planes going to India, are old, falling apart and not maintained. Even the crew mentioned this is typical of the airline having older planes going to India. Panels detached and loose or stuck with duct tape, seats scruffed up and dirty, seatbelts roughed up. The scariest thing was when I saw a window panel next to where I was sitting loose and dangling. The crew mentioned it's only cosmetic and assured the integrity of the plane was inspected by the maintenance crew. This is where they confessed about planes going to India being old. I UNFORTUNATELY would NOT recommend Swiss airlines to anyone and will NEVER fly with them again!

The ANA crew and their members were all extremely nice and caring. Shout out to the crews for working on Christmas and New Years. Y'all the real MVP

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Boarding always seems a bit chaotic. Seat spacing could leave more for leg room.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

There was something that did not work on every fligjt. No water in business class washroom and inflight entertainment system did not work in business class.

Flight left and arrived on time. Preloading area in Manila could use some help. Area needs to be bigger to at least seat the passengers while waiting. Crew is great nonstop to MNL is a game changer.

Flight left on time landed early, Crew was great , never an easy job. Bags arrived in a timely manner . Good job all in all.

Food was great. Hot meals. Entertainment- not so good. They only showed one tv filipino series with only 3 episodes for a 14 hour flight.

Ground and flight crew very courteous and professional. Seats are just ok. Entertainment could be upgraded with newer movies. Food was not good at all.

Great ride! arrived safe and sound. Everything was great altho its still uncomfortable seats too small space to pass through in.

Not much legroom in economy seats and aisle. Bathrooms are not maintained well. Staff can be friendlier. Food is barely edible.

Flight was delayed and caused us to miss our connection. American Airlines did nothing to compensate us and they lost 2 out of 4 of our checked baggage. They have not returned inquiries into customer service and have not offered us compensation. Terrible.

The PAL employee who assisted my minor children went above and beyond her job and our expectations! Sophia was kind, courteous and made sure my children were taken care of!

Overall it’s very acceptable I will gave an A.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

Reasonable. What they offer during the flight is not great, but the crew is polite and try to compensate it.

Price is the main attraction. Staff is OK but difficult to communicate with them due to general lack of English. Food is truly abysmal, the main courses (4) were barely edible. The choices for breakfast served at 5:30 am prior to landing at Gatwick airport were Spaghetti Bolognese or seafood fried rice. Choices offered for all 4 mains were either something rice or noodles. Shanghai airport layover is much too long in a very poorly serviced airport. We were unable to use WiFi; private lounges required cash only payment with no ATM or cash exchange open.

I was surprised and appreciate that they actually served a hot meal on such a short, early morning flight. The check in and boarding was hassle free and most of all my Alliance Status / Code Share was recognized and the revelant courtesy was extended; other than some needed attention to detail concerning the cleanliness of the cabin, and some unnecessary aggressive wording their safety briefing, it was an overall pleasant flight, and I would certainly fly with them again.

Flight was delayed for more than 3 hours, food was mediocre, seat didn’t recline

Lost Baggage - very frustrated…learned that bag was never put on plane.

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, I couldn’t complain. Was good value for money. Service was excellent but food was mediocre. Crew were excellent and spoke English. You will never go hungry. The food was ample but was mediocre. Entertainment limited and wifi doesn’t all allow you to access some social media. The best part was comfortable seats and bed (business class) with a screen to close out the rest of the cabin.

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