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Flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Choose from 17 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles, including United Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with United Airlines.
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Find direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles within the next three months. Book one-way flights from QAR 2,037 or return tickets from QAR 3,468.

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

Flight Information from Shanghai to Los Angeles

The distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is about 10,449.9 km. It takes around 12 hours 4 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The most popular month to Los Angeles is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceQAR 1,159
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceQAR 1,812
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance10,449.9 km
Average flight time12 hours 4 minutes
Popular airlineUnited Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights: Dec 18 to Dec 24 — one way flight prices from QAR 1,163.

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  • Jan

    17
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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: United Airlines China Eastern Airlines Delta Air Lines Spring Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 12 hours 4 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA199 (22:13) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU583 (13:37) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA7211 (22:13)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles on October 30, 2025 with Xiamen Airlines, with prices starting at QAR 1,104.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (PVG-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.