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Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai: things to know
The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. On average this flight takes 17 hours 50 minutes one-way and costs $1,511 round-trip.
Most popular route | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) |
|---|---|
Average flight time | 17 hours 50 minutes |
Average round-trip price | $1,511 |
Fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai | 22 airlines |
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Airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai
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China Eastern Airlines
United Airlines
Asiana Airlines
Cathay Pacific
China Airlines
All Nippon Airways
Xiamen Airlines
Korean Air
China Southern Airlines
Air China
Sichuan Airlines
Japan Airlines
Air Canada
Eva Air
Philippine Airlines
DAC Aviation
Frequently asked questions
It takes about 17 hours 50 minutes to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Flight durations are based on flights booked in the last 6 months.
There are 2 airports in Shanghai:
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The average price for a round-trip from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is $1,511. Prices are based on flights booked in the last 6 months.
There are 2 airports in Los Angeles:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- LA/Ontario International Airport (ONT)
China Eastern Airlines and United Airlines fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai.
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