Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles from S$ 552

Frequently Asked Questions

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

  Based on Trip.com data, Xiamen Airlines offers one-way fares as low as S$ 552 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SHA to LAX on Wed, Oct 7), while China Southern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from S$ 943 departing on Mon, Sep 7 and returning on Mon, Sep 14.

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

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines United Airlines 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 Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

  It takes about 12 hours 9 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX).

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

  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.

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

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 17 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU583 (13:44) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA199 (21:16)

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

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles, 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, Oct 7, with one-way flights priced at just S$ 552.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · 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 Los Angeles travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our August flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles on August 23, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 1,022.

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

  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).

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

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

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

  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.

• What is the average cost of a one-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

  Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Shanghai to Los Angeles is S$ 1,045. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.

• What is the average cost of a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

  Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Shanghai to Los Angeles is S$ 1,817. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.

• How do I book flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles on Trip.com?

  Enter Shanghai and Los Angeles, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.