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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 Shanghai to Los Angeles. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles:
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We keep tight track on airlines' pre-holidays sales and other special offers occurences all the time to let you save maximum amount of funds while traveling to your family or just going out on vacation.
The route Shanghai — Los Angeles is served by many carriers — 10 in total, including United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines Japan, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Peach, and Juneyao Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $385) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
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Shanghai — Los Angeles
12/29/2025
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $1,114
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $2,633
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $3,781
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $3,055
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $3,211
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,686
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $969
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $601
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $655
Shanghai — Los Angeles
01/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $604
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $559
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departs on 03/05/2026, is operated by Spring Airlines Japan and costs $385
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departs on 03/20/2026, is operated by Korean Air and costs $732
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles takes 16h 50m
There are no direct flights on this route.
The distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is 10433km (6468 miles). The average flight duration is 14h 13m. There are 18 direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles is 16h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 1:10 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 8:55 PM
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The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Los Angeles according to data for the last 48 hours costs $385
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles can be found flying in these months: March, December, January.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles start from 16 hours 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Los Angeles: United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Los Angeles vary: minimum — $326 (March 2026), maximum — $680 (August 2026). Typically, the flight costs $436–$816.