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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £626. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.£321 per passenger.Departing Sun, 13 Dec.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £321, select.

Los Angeles.£321 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £321, select.

Los Angeles.£321 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £321, select.

Los Angeles.£322 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £322, select.

Los Angeles.£334 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Jun.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 20 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £334, select.

Los Angeles.£336 per passenger.Departing Mon, 5 Jul.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 5 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £336, select.

Los Angeles.£337 per passenger.Departing Sat, 15 May.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sat, 15 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £337, select.

Los Angeles.£338 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Mar.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 10 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £338, select.

Los Angeles.£360 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £360, select.

Los Angeles.£377 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Apr.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Mon, 26 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £377, select.

Los Angeles.£381 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan.One-way flight with Xiamen Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Xiamen Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £381, select.

Los Angeles.£392 per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Feb.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £392, select.

Los Angeles.£430 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £430, select.

Los Angeles.£450 per passenger.Departing Tue, 30 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 30 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £450, select.

Los Angeles.£452 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 1 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £452, select.

Los Angeles.£453 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £453, select.

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Shanghai to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£321
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	11 hrs, 52 mins
Most popular airline	Air China
Average flights per week	316

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

How many airports are there in Los Angeles?

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.

How much are return flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is £564. 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 Shanghai to Los Angeles?

11 hours and 52 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

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

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

As of July 2026, there are 79 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles.

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

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

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Los Angeles?

If you're flying from Shanghai, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 12.2 miles away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from £564.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles on Monday, 31 August 2026.

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

Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 52 minutes.

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

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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

What’s the weather like in Los Angeles?

In July, the average temperature is usually around 23°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.

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

The cheapest airline that flies to Los Angeles is China Southern. And the cheapest airline that flies to Burbank Airport is United.

Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles: what you need to know

Shanghai has two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
When it comes to working out where to land in Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are the primary gateways.
Jump on a direct Shanghai to Los Angeles flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 50 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, making Los Angeles 16 hours behind Shanghai.
With 18 flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the busiest route. Board the earliest flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles with China Eastern Airlines at 13:10. If you'd like to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest flight from PVG to LAX is with United Airlines at 20:25.
Leave plenty of time to get on your Shanghai to Los Angeles flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

To find cheap Shanghai to Los Angeles flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your plane ticket from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you when a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Shanghai to Los Angeles flights.

Flying from Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

Take off from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) on a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles. From PVG, you can travel directly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
You can choose from a range of airlines offering direct Shanghai to Los Angeles plane tickets with departures from PVG, including:
We make it easy to book a Shanghai to Los Angeles flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
- Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong Airport:
Shanghai Pudong Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PVG land on schedule 83% of the time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

Split up your Shanghai to Los Angeles flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Some top stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Los Angeles include:
- Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
- Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
- Xiamen Airport (XMN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 13 kms (8 miles) away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport:
The majority of flights that leave Shanghai Hongqiao Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Arriving in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

The distance from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles is approximately 19 kms (12 miles). It'll take you around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
Consider booking a hotel near LAX if you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own speed with a Los Angeles International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Hertz and find adventure across Los Angeles and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead of your Shanghai to Los Angeles flight.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.

Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

The centre of Los Angeles is around 27 kms (17 miles) from Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport (VNY). After your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 35 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
After your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles, settle in at a hotel near VNY. These are some comfortable options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Los Angeles Van Nuys Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, Dollar or Hertz and be on your way in a flash.
In general, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Secure your ride from VNY once you know your travel dates.

Best time to go to Los Angeles

July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles. To skip the crowds, visit Los Angeles in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your Shanghai to Los Angeles ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February sees average temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.

More about Los Angeles

Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are essential stops on your Los Angeles itinerary.

Explore more of the United States

You've visited Los Angeles, now it's time to discover more of the United States. Journey around 177 kms (110 miles) southeast to San Diego to tick off its popular sights. From San Diego Zoo to Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
San Jose is another essential stop in the United States and is around 499 kms (310 miles) northwest of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.