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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Shanghai

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, round-trip fares start from $1,203. Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.

Shanghai.$673 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 14, returning Tue, Sep 22.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Sep 14, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Sep 22, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $673, select.

Shanghai.$678 per passenger.Departing Mon, Aug 17, returning Thu, Aug 27.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Aug 17, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, Aug 27, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.

Shanghai.$678 per passenger.Departing Tue, Oct 20, returning Tue, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Nov 3, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $678, select.

Shanghai.$679 per passenger.Departing Tue, Aug 25, returning Tue, Sep 1.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Aug 25, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Sep 1, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.

Shanghai.$679 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 23, returning Sun, Oct 4.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Sep 23, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Oct 4, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $679, select.

Shanghai.$680 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Mon, Oct 26.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, Oct 26, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.

Shanghai.$680 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 2, returning Tue, Nov 17.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Nov 2, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.

Shanghai.$681 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 30, returning Tue, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Aug 30, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Oct 20, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $681, select.

Shanghai.$712 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 17, returning Tue, Dec 8.Round-trip flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Nov 17, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Dec 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $712, select.

Shanghai.$714 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 26, returning Tue, Nov 24.Round-trip flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Aug 26, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $714, select.

Shanghai.$714 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jan 13, returning Wed, Feb 24.Round-trip flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jan 13, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Feb 24, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $714, select.

Shanghai.$716 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 21, returning Tue, Nov 10.Round-trip flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Sep 21, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Nov 10, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $716, select.

Shanghai.$716 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 16, returning Wed, Dec 23.Round-trip flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Sep 16, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Dec 23, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $716, select.

Shanghai.$719 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 19, returning Wed, Dec 23.Round-trip flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Oct 19, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, Dec 23, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $719, select.

Shanghai.$728 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 23, returning Tue, Mar 30.Round-trip flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Mar 23, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, Mar 30, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $728, select.

Shanghai.$768 per passenger.Departing Fri, Dec 4, returning Sun, Dec 13.Round-trip flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Los Angeles International on Fri, Dec 4, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, Dec 13, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $768, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Shanghai

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Direct flights from Los Angeles International to Shanghai

Alternative Los Angeles International to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Los Angeles International to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from $699

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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from $673

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Los Angeles to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$673
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	13 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airline	Air China
Average flights per week	73

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles International to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are round-trip flights from Los Angeles International to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Los Angeles International to Shanghai is $673. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles International to Shanghai?

13 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Shanghai.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Shanghai?

Air China, China Cargo and China Southern fly direct from Los Angeles International to Shanghai.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles International to Shanghai?

There are 73 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Shanghai, as of May 2026.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles International to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Shanghai is usually September.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Shanghai?

If you're flying from Los Angeles International Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the center of Shanghai. We've found flights to this airport from $673.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai?

Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 44 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly with from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai?

Currently, Asiana Airlines and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai: what you need to know

Book a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai and you'll be traveling for an average of 11 hours 55 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Take your pick of 17 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to take off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from LAX to PVG is the 11:10 Delta Air Lines option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 13:45 with United Airlines.
To avoid missing your LAX to Shanghai flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Begin your journey at LAX and fly straight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). That will be your arrival point when searching for Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai tickets.
Choose from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai. Book your seat with one of these:
We make it easy to book plane tickets from LAX to Shanghai with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
- Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Located around 19 kilometers from the center of Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car. Traveling on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Planning to catch an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near LAX:
Los Angeles International Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from LAX arrive at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
The address for LAX is One World Way.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai flight is $392. The cheapest price for a return flight is $673. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from LAX to Shanghai.
Plan your trip for April. That's the best month for scoring an incredible deal on Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai tickets. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check in daily to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from LAX to Shanghai.
Save money on your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometers. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the center driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
To secure the best deal, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks before your flight from LAX to Shanghai. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

After your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai has arrived, you can get to the city center in about 30 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometers from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city center in 40 minutes or so.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to SHA. Here are a few options where you can check in after your LAX to Shanghai flight:
Typically, the sooner you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Secure your ride from SHA once you know your travel dates.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

December is the quietest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai, while February is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Shanghai based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from LAX to Shanghai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.

More about Shanghai

After booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Shanghai Tower, Shanghai Museum and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.

Explore more of China

Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometers away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, consider Puyang, roughly 241 kilometers southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are key highlights.