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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
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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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