Shanghai to Los Angeles flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Shanghai to Los Angeles is €369 (checked on 30 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €369, departing 9 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 30 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 80Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €581, departing 10 Nov 2026, back 29 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 30 Oct 2026)
- Non-stop, one way
- €373, departing 22 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 30 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- China Eastern, United Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Air (13)
- Reported fastest flight
- 11h 40m
- Non-stop
- Yes
About this route
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- Route distance
- 10,434 km
- Reported fastest flight
- 11h 40m
- Alternative airports
- SHA, BUR, SNA, VNY
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
Published schedules report non-stop service with China Eastern, United Airlines, American Airlines. Check current timetables.
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Non-stop airlines seen on this route
| Airline | Non-stop days / priced days | Fastest non-stop |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 50 / 84 | |
| China Eastern | 25 / 84 |
Departure days with a non-stop fare checked in the last 14 days. A carrier listed here had a non-stop fare on at least 3 days; schedules may differ.
Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 19 km.
- Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 20 km.
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) → Los Angeles, city gazetteer reference point (34.0522, -118.2437): ≈ 54 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Shanghai to Los Angeles: November 2026, from €369 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €369 | 28 |
| December 2026 | €373 | 30 |
| January 2027 | €425 | 20 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Los Angeles: Monday, from €369 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €369 | 11 |
| Tuesday | €373 | 12 |
| Wednesday | €375 | 12 |
| Thursday | €380 | 11 |
| Friday | €378 | 11 |
| Saturday | €374 | 12 |
| Sunday | €373 | 11 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Shanghai to Los Angeles by days until departure (0 to 7 days): €369 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €369 | 8 |
| 8 to 30 days | €373 | 23 |
| 31 to 60 days | €373 | 28 |
| 61 days or more | €387 | 21 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to Los Angeles: Air China, from €374 (checked 23 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Air China | €374Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| China Eastern | €470Nov 9, 2026 | 29 |
| United Airlines | €475Nov 10, 2026 | 50 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €369, found on 30 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Cheapest month from Shanghai to Los Angeles: November 2026, from €369 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Yes. Published schedules report non-stop flights on this route with China Eastern, United Airlines, American Airlines.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: China Eastern, United Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Air (13).
How long does the flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles take?
Across the 5 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 15h 29m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Shanghai to Los Angeles fares were non-stop?
37 of the 90 fares we observed were non-stop; the rest included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
How much is a round trip from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Cheapest round trip: €581, departing 10 Nov 2026, back 29 Nov 2026 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
How much is a non-stop flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Cheapest non-stop one-way fare: €373, departing 22 Nov 2026 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
Which airlines had non-stop offers on at least 3 departure dates from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
For Shanghai to Los Angeles, examples of observed one-way non-stop offers checked within the last 14 days: United Airlines (50), China Eastern (25). Each number counts distinct departure dates, not weekly flights; check current availability in search.
Which day of the week is cheapest from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Cheapest day of the week from Shanghai to Los Angeles: Monday, from €369 (checked 30 Oct 2026).
Which airline has the lowest fare from Shanghai to Los Angeles?
Cheapest airline from Shanghai to Los Angeles: Air China, from €374 (checked 23 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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