Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Frequently Asked Questions

• 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: United Airlines China Eastern 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 16 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 14 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 (13:27) United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA199 (21:20)

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

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

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles on November 9, 2025 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at S$ 621.

• Which airports can I fly to for 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).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

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

• How do I change or cancel my 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.