International route
Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). 6,472 miles, 13h 20m nonstop.
LAX to PVG at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 6,472 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 13h 20mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAB63 airlinesDelta, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 15h aheadShanghai vs Los Angeles
Los Angeles to Shanghai
Round trips from $455
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Shanghai
3 airlines fly nonstop with 3 departures a day combined, plus 14 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- B6JetBlueNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, PHL, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- NONorse Atlantic AirwaysLow-costConnecting via OSL · first checked bag from $80
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, MEX, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via GDL, MEX, TIJ · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Mexico City (MEX)AMVBY43 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVBY43 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
- Seoul (ICN)KEOZ2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
Los Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Los Angeles
- Santa Ana (SNA) to Shanghai (PVG)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Burbank (BUR) to Shanghai (PVG)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Ontario (ONT) to Shanghai (PVG)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Long Beach (LGB) to Shanghai (PVG)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- Delta, United and JetBlue all fly LAX to PVG nonstop, so compare the total with bags before picking the lowest base fare: the difference between a basic and a standard economy ticket is often less than one checked bag each way.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $455; September 2026 is the most expensive at $601 and up, a difference of $146 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Expect to lose 15 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Los Angeles to ShanghaiLos Angeles to Shanghai: common questions
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 13h 20m gate to gate, covering 6,472 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from LAX to PVG?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and JetBlue operate nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG), with 3 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through MEX, GDL and NRT.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG), starting at $455 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles. LAX is on America/Los Angeles time and PVG on Asia/Shanghai time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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