Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 13h 31m. China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $531 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Los Angeles → Shanghai flights
Fares seen from $531 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Los Angeles to Shanghai
Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) is 10,415 km, about 13h 31m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include China Eastern. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $531 sold by United Airlines (nonstop), departing 27 Oct 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $531 sold by United Airlines (nonstop), departing 27 Oct 2026; with connections it dropped to $366. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Shanghai has year-round travel demand, so fare differences often depend more on booking window and airline competition than on one single peak season.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include China Eastern. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Los Angeles to Shanghai
Carriers on LAX–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Best time to fly to Shanghai
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Los Angeles (LAX) and Shanghai (PVG), taking about 13h 31m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on LAX–PVG was $531 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Shanghai, China
Flights arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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