What is the cheapest airline that flies from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Cathay Pacific, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Los Angeles to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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12:25 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.LAX-SHA

32h 40m1 stop

1:35 p.m. - 8:55 p.m.SHA-LAX

23h 20m1 stop

C$ 1,179Cathay Pacific

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Wed, 15 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

1:25 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.LAX-SHA

31h 40m1 stop

1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.SHA-LAX

23h 45m1 stop

C$ 1,201Cathay Pacific

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Mon, 25 Aug - Sun, 21 Sep

12:25 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.LAX-SHA

32h 40m1 stop

1:20 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.SHA-LAX

18h 05m1 stop

C$ 1,228Cathay Pacific

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Sun, 12 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct

11:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.LAX-SHA

27h 00m1 stop

6:10 p.m. - 8:00 a.m.SHA-LAX

28h 50m1 stop

C$ 1,235Asiana Airlines

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Thu, 25 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct

11:50 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.LAX-SHA

26h 15m1 stop

6:25 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.SHA-LAX

30h 05m1 stop

C$ 1,257Korean Air

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Sat, 18 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct

11:50 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.LAX-SHA

26h 15m1 stop

6:25 p.m. - 1:40 p.m.SHA-LAX

35h 15m1 stop

C$ 1,262Korean Air

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Sat, 18 Oct - Sat, 15 Nov

8:00 a.m. - 9:50 p.m.LAX-SHA

22h 50m2 stops

1:30 p.m. - 9:35 a.m.SHA-LAX

35h 05m1 stop

C$ 1,400United Airlines

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Wed, 3 Sep - Wed, 1 Oct

11:00 p.m. - 9:50 p.m.LAX-SHA

31h 50m1 stop

1:30 p.m. - 7:17 p.m.SHA-LAX

20h 47m2 stops

C$ 1,419United Airlines

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Sat, 27 Sep - Sun, 12 Oct

12:50 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.LAX-SHA

24h 40m1 stop

7:40 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.SHA-LAX

27h 20m1 stop

C$ 1,534EVA Air

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Wed, 15 Oct - Sun, 16 Nov

11:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.LAX-SHA

27h 00m1 stop

6:10 p.m. - 10:20 a.m.SHA-LAX

31h 10m1 stop

C$ 6,763Asiana Airlines

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Mon, 18 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug

Korean Air flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Our best Korean Air deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flight tickets

Korean Air

18 Oct

LAX11:50 p.m.Los Angeles

26h 15m

1 stop

SHA5:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26 Oct

SHA6:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 05m

1 stop

LAX9:30 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 1,257

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Korean Air

18 Oct

LAX11:50 p.m.Los Angeles

26h 15m

1 stop

SHA5:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Nov

SHA6:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

35h 15m

1 stop

LAX1:40 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 1,262

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Korean Air

18 Aug

LAX3:00 p.m.Los Angeles

35h 05m

2 stops

SHA5:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29 Aug

SHA6:25 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

LAX10:10 a.m.Los Angeles

C$ 1,269

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Cathay Pacific flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

15 Oct

LAX12:25 p.m.Los Angeles

32h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Nov

SHA1:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

LAX8:55 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 1,179

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Cathay Pacific

25 Aug

LAX1:25 p.m.Los Angeles

31h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21 Sep

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 45m

1 stop

LAX10:05 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 1,201

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Cathay Pacific

12 Oct

LAX12:25 p.m.Los Angeles

32h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:05 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21 Oct

SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 05m

1 stop

LAX4:25 p.m.Los Angeles

C$ 1,228

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

12:25 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/11

1:35 p.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop23h 20m

C$ 1,179

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

1:25 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop31h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/9

1:20 p.m.-10:05 p.m.

1 stop23h 45m

C$ 1,201

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 12/10

12:25 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 21/10

1:20 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 1,228

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 25/9

11:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/10

6:10 p.m.-8:00 a.m.

1 stop28h 50m

C$ 1,235

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 18/10

11:50 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/10

6:25 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 05m

C$ 1,257

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 18/10

11:50 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop26h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/11

6:25 p.m.-1:40 p.m.

1 stop35h 15m

C$ 1,262

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

8:00 a.m.-9:50 p.m.

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/10

1:30 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop35h 05m

C$ 1,400

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 27/9

11:00 p.m.-9:50 p.m.

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/10

1:30 p.m.-7:17 p.m.

2 stops20h 47m

C$ 1,419

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 15/10

12:50 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop24h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/11

7:40 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop27h 20m

C$ 1,534

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 18/8

11:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 26/8

6:10 p.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop31h 10m

C$ 6,763

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, April is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,281. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in April, then you should wait until March to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,401.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 954. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from Los Angeles because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around C$ 1,290.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Los Angeles to Shanghai in the morning for as low as C$ 1,128. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around C$ 1,569. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Shanghai flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around C$ 1,520 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles for as low as C$ 1,363 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	C$ 641
Fastest flight time	19h 10m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Shanghai	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Los Angeles in the past 72 hours is C$ 641. The best round-trip flight deal from Los Angeles to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,179.

The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes 19h 10m

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Los Angeles Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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How far is Los Angeles to Shanghai by plane?
Shanghai is 10421.9 km away from Los Angeles. Typically, this will take 19h 10m by plane in normal conditions.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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