Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai from S$ 386

Frequently Asked Questions

• Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Cathay Pacific offers one-way fares as low as S$ 386 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. LAX to SHA on Wed, Apr 8), while Cathay Pacific offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 724 departing on Mon, Feb 16 and returning on Mon, Feb 23.

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

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: United Airlines China Eastern Airlines Delta Air Lines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (SHA)?

  It takes about 14 hours 8 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (SHA).

• When is the best time to book flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai 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.

• How many flights are there per week from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 11 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA198 (13:55) China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU586 (12:09)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  To find best deals on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Apr 8, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 386.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Shanghai travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When is the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai to get the best price?

  The cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  After crunching the numbers on our February flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai on February 17, 2026 with Cathay Pacific, with prices starting at S$ 386.

• Which airports can I fly through when travelling to Shanghai from Los Angeles?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Shanghai, with Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (LAX-PVG) is by far the most common option on this route: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

• What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai?

  The time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles is 16h.

• How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled 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.