Flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles
Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) take about 13h 31m. China Eastern flies it. Lowest fare seen: $527 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Shanghai → Los Angeles flights
Fares seen from $527 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Shanghai to Los Angeles
Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) 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 $527 with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 4 Nov 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $527 with China Eastern (nonstop), departing 4 Nov 2026; with connections it dropped to $415. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Los Angeles 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 Shanghai to Los Angeles
Carriers on PVG–LAX according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Best time to fly to Los Angeles
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USA 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 Shanghai (PVG) and Los Angeles (LAX), taking about 13h 31m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on PVG–LAX was $527 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Los Angeles, USA
Flights arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 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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