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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
QLA
Destination airport IATA code
SHA
Number of flight options
1
Average flight time
21 hours 15 mins

Shanghai PVG Flight Information

Traveling From
Los Angeles
Origin Airport IATA Code
QLA
Traveling To
Shanghai
Destination Airport IATA Code
SHA
Number of Airlines Serving
2
Available Airlines
Distance
10414 km
Direct Flight Time
43 40
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

What are the best airports for Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?
Curious to know some of the different ways to get by plane from Los Angeles to Shanghai? Take a look at this list of the most frequently flown routes:

  • LAX to Shanghai Pudong Airport - 73 flights per week
  • Los Angeles, CA (LAX-Los Angeles Intl.) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport - 6 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
Every airline is slightly different. If you’re jetting from Los Angeles to Shanghai, pick from one of the finest six air carriers which operate on this route:

  • EVA Air with 82 flights every month.
  • Korean Air with 60 flights every month.
  • Cathay Pacific with 43 flights every month.
  • SAS with 30 flights every month.
  • Air France with 21 flights every month.
  • Air China with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
Organising a trip from Los Angeles to Shanghai is easy. With 10 daily flights to select from, you can set off on your dream getaway any day of the year.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai 

Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Los Angeles to Shanghai is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai  

Every day between Los Angeles and Shanghai, 2 flights from 2 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 43hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 10414 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and Old ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Central Hotel Shanghai
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and People's ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (948 reviews)
Great stay
"Excellent experience with westin. Perfect room and perfect breakfast."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (786 reviews)
"Great place and perfect location just few meters from xin tian di area"

Reviewed on 26 Mar 2024

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
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Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

4 out of 5
505 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and breakfast. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and Old Chinese City are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is excellent. Step out and you'll be on the main shopping street. My room has a good view of The Bund Room-wise is within expectation. Only gripe is the water drainage is kinda slow, especially for the shower."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai
Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools and 6 restaurants. Popular attractions Shanghai World Financial Center and IFC ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (630 reviews)
Short stay
"Very nice hotel with excellent views over the river. Lots of shops and restaurants in easy walking distance too."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Very convenient and location is great!"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
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*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on ebookers.com from January 2017 to December 2017, as compared to the price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.

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