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Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Find cheap airlines flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai, including China Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with United Airlines.
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Cheap flight deals from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai: One way flights from AED 1,557, round trip flights from AED 3,527. Cheapest next 3 months.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Los Angeles to Shanghai

The distance between Los Angeles and Shanghai is about 10,449.9 km. It takes around 13 hours 37 minutes on average to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is July. The off-season for travel is May.

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 1,210
Cheapest return ticket price AED 2,103
Off-season for travel May
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 10,449.9 km
Average flight time 13 hours 37 minutes
Popular airline China Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

The cheapest time for Los Angeles to Shanghai flights: Aug 3 to Aug 10 — one way flight prices from AED 1,209.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 4,774.
  • It takes about 13 hours 37 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • Airlines with flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (SHA): Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Air China.
  • There are 2 airport(s) near Shanghai (SHA): Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

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