International route
Cheap flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 6,472 miles, 12h 15m nonstop.
PVG to LAX 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
- 12h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DLUAB63 airlinesDelta, United, JetBlue
- Nonstop flights per day
- 3all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 15h behindLos Angeles vs Shanghai
Shanghai to Los Angeles
Round trips from $472
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 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 Shanghai to Los Angeles
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?
ShanghaiLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other arrival airports near Los Angeles
- Shanghai (PVG) to Santa Ana (SNA)Connecting flights only · John Wayne Airport, Orange County
- Shanghai (PVG) to Burbank (BUR)Connecting flights only · Hollywood Burbank Airport
- Shanghai (PVG) to Ontario (ONT)Connecting flights only · Ontario International Airport
- Shanghai (PVG) to Long Beach (LGB)Connecting flights only · Long Beach Airport
Tips for this route
- Delta, United and JetBlue all fly PVG to LAX 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.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $472; September 2026 is the most expensive at $643 and up, a difference of $171 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday 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.
- Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine
Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.
Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.
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Search Shanghai to Los AngelesShanghai to Los Angeles: common questions
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 12h 15m 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 PVG to LAX?
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and JetBlue operate nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX), 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 Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $472 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Shanghai to Los Angeles 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 Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai. PVG is on Asia/Shanghai time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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