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Cheap Flight Deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. 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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1:10 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX
21h 50m1 stop
11:15 pm - 1:50 pmLAX-PVG
23h 35m2 stops
$604Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Fri, Apr 18
4:30 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX
18h 30m1 stop
10:30 pm - 3:15 pmLAX-PVG
25h 45m2 stops
$610Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Fri, Mar 14
7:20 am - 6:00 pmPVG-LAX
26h 40m1 stop
11:00 pm - 11:20 pmLAX-PVG
33h 20m1 stop
$645Air China
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Tue, Dec 24 - Mon, Mar 10
1:40 pm - 6:00 pmPVG-LAX
20h 20m1 stop
11:00 pm - 7:05 pmLAX-PVG
29h 05m2 stops
$652Air China
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Tue, Dec 24 - Mon, Mar 10
10:50 am - 8:00 amPVG-LAX
37h 10m1 stop
10:00 pm - 3:50 pmLAX-PVG
25h 50m1 stop
$675Philippine Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Mon, Feb 10
10:50 am - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX
24h 10m1 stop
11:00 pm - 3:50 pmLAX-PVG
25h 50m1 stop
$679Philippine Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Mon, Mar 17
8:25 am - 8:40 amPVG-LAX
16h 15m1 stop
12:00 pm - 9:05 pmLAX-PVG
18h 05m1 stop
$712Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, Mar 11
8:50 am - 8:30 amPVG-LAX
15h 40m1 stop
12:30 pm - 8:10 pmLAX-PVG
16h 40m1 stop
$726Korean Air
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Wed, Dec 25 - Tue, May 6
8:25 am - 8:40 amPVG-LAX
16h 15m1 stop
11:00 am - 3:10 pmLAX-PVG
36h 10m1 stop
$739Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Dec 19 - Mon, Jan 6
6:25 pm - 8:30 amSHA-LAX
30h 05m1 stop
10:50 am - 5:10 pmLAX-SHA
38h 20m1 stop
$747Korean Air
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Thu, Dec 19 - Wed, Jan 29

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 one-way flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles cost $593 and was between Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Los Angeles. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,047.

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

The average price of all flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
For Shanghai to Los Angeles, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Shanghai, the best deals are generally found on Tuesday, with Friday being the most expensive.

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 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 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,518 and $1,375 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for 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 month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 139 days before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$302
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 $302 for a one-way ticket and $604 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?

    Incheon 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 non-stop from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

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

Nonstop 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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Nonstop 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 1024 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
8.7Crew
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I won't hesitate to fly with Korean Air again and agian....if I can get a good deal.

10.0 ExcellentJ&S, Nov 2024ICN - SEA
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I won't hesitate to fly with Korean Air again and agian....if I can get a good deal.

The flight attendants seemed to be a little more grumpy this time. A350s could use more toilet stalls.

It was horrible. The flight crew was unfriendly and the food was absolutely horrible.

So far one of the good one , whenever I go to Korea , I always use Korean airline .

Terrible experience will never fly Delta again. Delayed flight with total disorganization and inept crew who wouldn’t communicate.

Will try never to fly Delta international again. Flight delayed and staff completely inept in dealing with it. Would not communicate, rude, completely disorganized. Once we reached Seoul the staff there had no idea what to do with us and led us around the airport from one pointless line to another. They were clearly not told how to manage the situation even though they had hours to make a plan. Never again.

They texted me my gate number and then they texted me again it’s now boarding but in different gate, and the gate was so far from the gate they texted me earlier. I have to run just to get to my flight. They always do that.

The crew and my luggage was still pretty good after a long flight. They take good care of the luggage.

Really good! I like all the crew, they were so nice and very efficient.

Food tasted pretty good. Boarding was very smooth and efficient, compared to all other airlines I’ve been on. I have flown EVA, Cathay, Asiana, British Airways, and many USA brands. Cabin attendants were also efficient and professional.

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

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.

Check in agent very rude, no greeting “Hi” or “ Thank you. Doesn’t direct where to go for gate info. In flight crew staff not friendly. Very disappointed ☹️

Very comfortable seats, delicious meals, and friendly and helpful staff

The flight was delayed for 2 hours, however, we flew home safely.

I recently had the pleasure of flying with Asiana Airlines, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience. From the moment I checked in, the staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism and warmth. The boarding process was seamless and well-organized, ensuring a stress-free start to my journey. Onboard, the flight attendants were attentive, courteous, and went above and beyond to cater to passengers' needs. The seats were comfortable, with ample legroom, and the in-flight entertainment options were diverse and up-to-date, making the flight enjoyable and relaxing. Additionally, the meals served were delicious and well-presented, reflecting a high standard of culinary quality. The airline's commitment to safety was evident throughout the flight, with clear announcements and a reassuring presence from the crew. Overall, Asiana Airlines provided a top-tier travel experience, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking comfort, quality service, and a memorable journey.

The legroom in economy was better than other airlines. Since my legs are long, that means a lot. Also, the A380 from Los Angeles to Incheon gave passengers a smooth ride. Everything went smoothly from boarding to disembarkation in Incheon. I'd fly Asiana again!

30 minutes from landing in Mongolia we had to turn around and go back to Korea due to a storm in the capital of Mongolia. We went back the following day. Safety first!

Staff was generally seeming stressed out and was a bit rude and slow. Plane left late. Pilot was very well-spoken.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

This was a 5 hour flight with no entertainment and with a snack being provided (pretzels and fruit bar), which are both high in carbs and sugar. Nuts would have been a better choice.

Connection coordination with Star Alliance partner could be better. Lots of check in setup was not interlinked between operators.

Good plane, crew, and flight. Boarding was a bit chaotic. Bathrooms were unacceptable. United DESPERATELY needs a new terminal at IAD.

Haven’t used United in a while. Was surprised with the free blanket and earphones. Service was great. Huge plane. 9/.row.

The Cree was BEYOND AMAZING. They were, by far, THE BEST CREW I had the pleasure of flying with. They catered to my every need, beyond friendly, and upheld the highest level of professionalism that is of Lufthansa Airlines.

Lufthansa and United Airlines messed up with our reservation and they canceled our flight to Los Angeles. We ended up stuck in Frankfurt with two little kids. They sent us to San Francisco, but their flight was full and they wanted us to sit separated (even our 3-year-old was supposed to sit separated from me or my husband!!! Isn't it illegal???). Then the flight from San Francisco was delayed and we had two little sleepy kids, we were also told we needed to pick up our luggages. It was just horrible. I paid for a direct flight from Frankfurt to LAX and ended up going through hell. I am very upset and going to submit a complaint.

See my previous comments. I was probably booked in business but was moved to economy

My flight was delayed for a whole day, so I lost a day of my vacation.

Everything was great, except for the inflight entertainment, which wouldn't work on my Samsung Zflip. The flight was smooth despite the heavy rains exiting Tokyo. The cabin crew were very attentive and friendly. I had the pork katsudon, which was very tender and flavorful.

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

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.

They were two hours late!! Threw everything else planned off.

Flight was cancelled and rescheduled to 205 in the morning at the peril of passengers. No hotels provided by the airline. Passengers left stranded at airport. Not acceptable. I was able to get a hotel at my own cost outside of the airport. No reimbursement. Won’t be my choice in for future travels.

Worst airline. They had 3 security checks just to get onboard and no notification prior. Had to throw away any liquid bought at duty free because one of the security checks was prior to boarding the plane. My onboard media console was not working, the flight attendant said they will check on it but did nothing. Pretended we did not ask for it to be rectified for a 17hr plane ride. Horrible experience. My first and last time taking Philippines Airlines.

Upgrade their seats. They’ve got 20-year-old business class seats in their 777s. The food choices. On the way to Manila and the way back I thought we’re lousy compared to other carriers. The staff was fantastic and very happy.

Check-in was tedious. They could just have used the electronic boarding passes and counter checked the passengers’ names in their manifest. What’s the use of the early checkin if we still have to queue at the only 1 functioning checkin counter!

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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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/11Wed
1 stop
30h 00mPVG-LAX
$302
12/10Tue
1 stop
21h 10mPVG-LAX
$303
12/12Thu
1 stopAir China
20h 35mSHA-LAX
$377
12/24Tue
1 stopAir China
22h 20mSHA-LAX
$378
12/25Wed
1 stopAsiana Airlines
35h 30mPVG-LAX
$422
12/27Fri
1 stopAsiana Airlines
17h 40mPVG-LAX
$477
12/28Sat
1 stopKorean Air
15h 40mPVG-LAX
$491
1/22Wed
1 stopKorean Air
35h 15mSHA-LAX
$852
12/23Mon
2 stopsUnited Airlines
23h 53mSHA-LAX
$867
12/22Sun
2 stopsUnited Airlines
26h 36mSHA-LAX
$892

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Last minute flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/24Sun
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
22h 20mPVG-LAX
12/1Sun
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
29h 10mLAX-PVG
$604
11/24Sun
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
22h 20mPVG-LAX
12/1Sun
multi-stopSichuan Airlines
25h 45mLAX-PVG
$610
11/24Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
25h 20mSHA-LAX
12/1Sun
multi-stopChina Southern
20h 10mLAX-SHA
$615
11/25Mon
multi-stopAir China
35h 50mPVG-LAX
11/29Fri
multi-stopAir China
33h 20mLAX-PVG
$654
11/25Mon
multi-stopAir China
37h 20mSHA-LAX
11/29Fri
multi-stopAir China
20h 55mLAX-SHA
$654
11/22Fri
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
30h 25mSHA-LAX
12/5Thu
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
38h 15mLAX-SHA
$783
11/25Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 25mPVG-LAX
11/29Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
13h 50mLAX-PVG
$1,033
11/22Fri
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 25mPVG-LAX
12/5Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
13h 50mLAX-PVG
$1,035
11/24Sun
nonstopChina Eastern
11h 55mPVG-LAX
12/1Sun
nonstopChina Eastern
14h 15mLAX-PVG
$1,090
11/23Sat
nonstopChina Eastern
11h 55mPVG-LAX
11/25Mon
nonstopChina Eastern
14h 15mLAX-PVG
$1,417

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