United Airlines
Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
starting at $641
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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai:
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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
United Airlines
Mo, Tu, We, Th, and Fr
starting at $641
The minimum one-way ticket price from Los Angeles to Shanghai is $310 (August 2026), while the maximum is $644 (June 2026). On average, a ticket costs $350–$380.
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Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA198
starting at $832
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA198
starting at $803
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU586
starting at $1,209
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA198
starting at $614
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU586
starting at $983
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA198
starting at $641
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA198
starting at $642
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA198
starting at $637
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA198
starting at $835
Los Angeles — Shanghai
03/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA198
starting at $646
starting at $614
starting at $484
starting at $310
starting at $328
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starting at $696
The Los Angeles — Shanghai route is served by a wide range of airlines: 12 in total, including United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Eva Air, Japan Airlines, and Westjet. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $310. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $310
Often the best time to buy tickets from Los Angeles to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: August, September, March.
The fastest flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai start from 20 hours 5 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Los Angeles — Shanghai: United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai departs on 08/10/2026, is operated by Cathay Pacific and costs $310
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai departs on 04/28/2026, is operated by Cathay Pacific and costs $425
Fastest flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes 20h 5m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Los Angeles and Shanghai is 10433km (6468 miles). There are 16 direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai is 16h. Flights from Los Angeles begin at 11:30 AM. The latest flight from Los Angeles departs at 12:45 PM
