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Find cheap airlines flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles, including Cathay Pacific,,
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Find direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles within the next three months. Book one-way flights from AED 2,280 or round-trip tickets from AED 3,892.

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Flight Info | Shanghai to Los Angeles

The distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is about 10,449.9 km. It takes around 12 hours 2 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The most popular month to Los Angeles is March. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price AED 1,704
Cheapest return ticket price AED 2,830
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 10,449.9 km
Average flight time 12 hours 2 minutes
Popular airline Cathay Pacific

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

The best time to book the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles is between Aug 24 and Aug 31. One-way ticket prices start at AED 1,338 according to our flight calendar.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles 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.

  • How much do flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around AED 3,928.

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

    It takes about 12 hours 2 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

    Airlines with flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX): Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines and Air China.

  • How many airports are there in Los Angeles (LAX)?

    There are 3 airport(s) near Los Angeles (LAX): Los Angeles International Airport, Ontario International Airport and Van Nuys Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Wait until the last minute and flight costs are often sky-high. Plan ahead, book the right way, and your savings can soar. We have loads of saving tips to help you find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Book your flights at the right time and save more.
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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Shanghai to Los Angeles ticket.
Tap "Date" on flight search bar to scan through the calender for Shanghai to Los Angeles airfare over next 6 months in 2025. If you would like to fly in next 3 months, it seems the cheapest date is on Tue, Jul 8 at AED 2280 for one-way flights.
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Our extensive search allows you to compare prices from over 500 airlines to choose the cheapest flight tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The cheapest airline operating is United Airlines.
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