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Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 13h 31m (10,415 km). China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $533 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at LAX →1 lounge at LAX Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Shanghai

Carriers on LAX–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Los Angeles to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $503 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $395. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$51329 Oct 2026 · China Eastern	$395 · 1 stop27 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$5032 Nov 2026 · China Eastern	$400 · 1 stop24 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$51629 Dec 2026 · China Eastern	$408 · 1 stop29 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$56820 Jan 2027 · China Eastern	$418 · 1 stop22 Jan 2027
Sept 2027	$70418 Sept 2027 · China Eastern	$490 · 1 stop18 Sept 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $395 for October 2026, $408 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Los Angeles to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 13h 31m, covering 10,415 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Los Angeles from Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 10,415 km (6,472 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LAX–PVG route include China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LAX–PVG was $533 USD with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 16 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in October 2026 were cheapest, from $395 one-way, against $490 for September 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $392 with one stop against $533 nonstop, a saving of $141. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from USA to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Shanghai?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 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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