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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles: One way flights from JPY 85,884, round trip flights from JPY 151,125. Cheapest next 3 months.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Los Angeles

The distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is about 10,449.9 km. It takes around 11 hours 50 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The most popular month to Los Angeles is March. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price JPY 61,414
Cheapest round-trip ticket price JPY 89,177
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 10,449.9 km
Average flight time 11 hours 50 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights: Oct 12 to Oct 19 — one way flight prices from JPY 49,559.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around JPY 157,895.
  • It takes around 11 hours 50 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • Airlines with flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX): Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines and Air China.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

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Tap "Date" in the flight search bar to browse the calendar and find airfare from Shanghai to Los Angeles for the next six months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next three months, the lowest fare is JPY 85884 for a one-way ticket on Wed, Sep 10.
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