United Airlines
Every day
starting at $612
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $621
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.
All airlines serving Shanghai — Los Angeles operate daily direct flights: United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines fly every day.
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United Airlines
Every day
starting at $612
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $621
Shanghai — Los Angeles
09/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $636
Shanghai — Los Angeles
07/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,346
Shanghai — Los Angeles
07/28/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $1,789
Shanghai — Los Angeles
07/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $2,013
Shanghai — Los Angeles
08/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $1,552
Shanghai — Los Angeles
08/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,680
Shanghai — Los Angeles
08/09/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $1,504
Shanghai — Los Angeles
08/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,479
Shanghai — Los Angeles
08/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,292
Shanghai — Los Angeles
08/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,463
starting at $636
starting at $635
starting at $452
starting at $485
starting at $487
starting at $502
starting at $526
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The route Shanghai — Los Angeles is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Juneyao Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, China United Airlines, and Shanghai Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $452) 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.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departs on 09/11/2026, is operated by Cathay Pacific and costs $452
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departs on 09/01/2026, is operated by China Southern Airlines and costs $771
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles takes 16h 50m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is 10433km (6468 miles). The average flight duration is 11h 55m. There are 16 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 8:10 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Los Angeles according to data for the last 48 hours costs $452
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: September, October, July.
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 — $460 (September 2026), maximum — $580 (August 2026). Typically, the flight costs $498–$508.
Tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles cost roughly the same any month. This is convenient: you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than prices.
There is a slight difference: it's a bit cheaper in September 2026–October 2026 (averaging $476) and slightly more in July 2026–August 2026 ($539). But overall, the difference is small.
On this route, you don't need to target specific months — prices are stable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive period is only 12%. Book whenever it's convenient.
Monthly price variation is just 8.7%. Ticket costs on this route are among the most predictable.
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles
