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Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 10:15 a.m.
SHA
-
LAX
26h 45m
1 stop
C$ 1,011Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
Korean Air Logo
12:30 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
37h 35m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.
SHA
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LAX
28h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,015Korean Air
Mon, 30 Mar - Tue, 14 Apr
Korean Air Logo
10:50 a.m. - 5:10 p.m.
LAX
-
SHA
38h 20m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 p.m. - 7:35 a.m.
SHA
-
LAX
28h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,022Korean Air
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Korean Air Logo
4:29 p.m. - 5:05 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 36m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 p.m. - 2:50 p.m.
SHA
-
LAX
35h 25m
1 stop
C$ 1,024Korean Air
Wed, 1 Apr - Sat, 30 May
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
23h 40m
1 stop
C$ 1,026Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
SHA
-
LAX
18h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,029Cathay 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 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
23h 40m
1 stop
C$ 1,036Cathay Pacific
Mon, 23 Mar - Sun, 12 Apr
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
23h 40m
1 stop
C$ 1,037Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
33h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
20h 10m
1 stop
C$ 1,040Cathay Pacific
Mon, 2 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
LAX
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SHA
36h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 p.m. - 5:20 p.m.
SHA
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LAX
33h 50m
1 stop
C$ 1,079Cathay Pacific
Sun, 1 Mar - Sun, 8 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
8 Mar
SHA10:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 45m
1 stop
LAX10:15 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 1,011
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
23h 40m
1 stop
LAX10:00 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 1,026
Cathay Pacific
2 Mar
LAX10:55 a.m.Los Angeles
33h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:20 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 Mar
SHA4:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
LAX10:15 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 1,029

United Airlines flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Our best United Airlines deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flight tickets
United Airlines
2 Mar
LAX7:30 a.m.Los Angeles
22h 05m
2 stops
SHA9:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31 Mar
SHA1:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 39m
2 stops
LAX8:09 p.m.Los Angeles
C$ 1,457
United Airlines
10 Mar
LAX12:00 p.m.Los Angeles
42h 35m
2 stops
SHA9:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26 Mar
SHA1:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
36h 16m
2 stops
LAX10:46 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 1,477
United Airlines
2 Feb
LAX9:40 p.m.Los Angeles
31h 55m
2 stops
SHA9:35 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29 Mar
SHA1:30 p.m.Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 20m
1 stop
LAX8:50 a.m.Los Angeles
C$ 1,989

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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 29 January 2026.
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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

Sun 8/3

10:30 p.m.-10:15 a.m.

1 stop26h 45m

C$ 1,011

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 30/3

12:30 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 14/4

6:25 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop28h 10m

C$ 1,015

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

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

1 stop38h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

6:25 p.m.-7:35 a.m.

1 stop28h 10m

C$ 1,022

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

4:29 p.m.-5:05 p.m.

2 stops33h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/5

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

1 stop35h 25m

C$ 1,024

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.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 40m

C$ 1,026

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.-4:30 p.m.

1 stop18h 10m

C$ 1,029

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

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

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/4

1:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 40m

C$ 1,036

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

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

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

1:20 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop23h 40m

C$ 1,037

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

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

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

4:50 p.m.-10:00 p.m.

1 stop20h 10m

C$ 1,040

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 8/3

10:30 p.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop33h 50m

C$ 1,079

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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$ 1,127. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in September, then you should wait until April to fly from Los Angeles, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of C$ 1,193.

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

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as C$ 953. 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$ 1,233.

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$ 1,275 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$ 1,165 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 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes 14h 10m
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 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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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 30.4 km from Shanghai
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