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Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
18h 05m1 stop
C$ 968Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.
SHA
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LAX
35h 40m1 stop
C$ 975Cathay Pacific
Tue, 10 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
18h 05m1 stop
C$ 976Cathay Pacific
Wed, 25 Feb - Tue, 7 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 4:25 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
18h 05m1 stop
C$ 983Cathay Pacific
Wed, 4 Mar - Mon, 6 Apr
Korean Air Logo
10:50 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
26h 20m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 p.m. - 8:30 a.m.
SHA
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LAX
30h 05m1 stop
C$ 997Korean Air
Sun, 1 Feb - Fri, 27 Feb
Korean Air Logo
4:29 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 41m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
35h 25m1 stop
C$ 1,004Korean Air
Fri, 20 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr
Korean Air Logo
4:29 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 41m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 p.m. - 4:10 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
36h 45m2 stops
C$ 1,019Korean Air
Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
36h 25m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.
SHA
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LAX
35h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,044Cathay Pacific
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 p.m. - 12:05 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
32h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 10:05 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
23h 45m1 stop
C$ 1,045Cathay Pacific
Sun, 29 Mar - Sun, 19 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 8:55 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
42h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.
SHA
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LAX
35h 40m1 stop
C$ 1,112Cathay Pacific
Fri, 27 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar

Cathay Pacific flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
2 Mar
LAX10:55 a.m.Los Angeles
33h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30 Mar
SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 05m
1 stop
LAX4:25 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 968
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Cathay Pacific
4 Mar
LAX10:55 a.m.Los Angeles
33h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
6 Apr
SHA1:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 25m
1 stop
LAX10:45 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 972
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Cathay Pacific
10 Mar
LAX11:55 a.m.Los Angeles
33h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Mar
SHA1:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 40m
1 stop
LAX10:15 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 975
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Asiana Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

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Asiana Airlines
10 Apr
LAX11:00 p.m.Los Angeles
27h 00m
1 stop
SHA5:00 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 May
SHA6:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 50m
1 stop
LAX4:00 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 969
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Asiana Airlines
30 Dec
LAX9:10 a.m.Los Angeles
32h 35m
1 stop
SHA9:45 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Jan
SHA10:55 a.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
LAX3:10 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 2,291
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Asiana Airlines
14 Apr
LAX11:00 p.m.Los Angeles
27h 00m
1 stop
SHA5:00 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19 May
SHA6:10 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 50m
1 stop
LAX4:00 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 6,916
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 96,600 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

10:55 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 30/3

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

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 968

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 10/3

11:55 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

1:35 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop35h 40m

C$ 975

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 25/2

10:55 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/4

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

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 976

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

10:55 a.m.-12:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/4

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

1 stop18h 05m

C$ 983

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

10:50 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/2

6:25 p.m.-8:30 a.m.

1 stop30h 05m

C$ 997

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Fri 20/3

4:29 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops33h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 7/4

6:25 p.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop35h 25m

C$ 1,004

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 21/3

4:29 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops33h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

6:25 p.m.-4:10 p.m.

2 stops36h 45m

C$ 1,019

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

10:55 a.m.-3:20 p.m.

1 stop36h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/3

1:35 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop35h 40m

C$ 1,044

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 29/3

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

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/4

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

1 stop23h 45m

C$ 1,045

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

10:55 a.m.-8:55 p.m.

1 stop42h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 13/3

1:35 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop35h 40m

C$ 1,112

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

In general, September 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$ 1,144. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,232.

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$ 894. On the other hand, Tuesday 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$ 1,250.

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$ 1,123. 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$ 1,566. 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$ 1,481 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$ 1,311 on momondo.

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

There are 3 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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Fastest flight time

14h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes 14h 15m
There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
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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 14h 15m 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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