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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The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departs on 06/22/2026, is operated by Sichuan Airlines and costs $479
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departs on 06/12/2026, is operated by Air China and costs $870
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles takes 18h 7m
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 route Shanghai — Los Angeles is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Airlines, Asiana Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, and Juneyao Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $479) 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
06/11/2026
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Direct flight
MU583
starting at $906
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $726
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/14/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $679
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/15/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $868
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/16/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,072
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $940
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $676
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $862
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/24/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $678
Shanghai — Los Angeles
06/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,055
United Airlines
Every day
starting at $663
China Eastern Airlines
Every day
starting at $672
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Los Angeles according to data for the last 48 hours costs $479
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: June, September, December.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles start from 18 hours 7 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Los Angeles: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Los Angeles vary: minimum — $401 (June 2026), maximum — $615 (August 2026). Typically, the flight costs $511–$536.
Flight costs for Shanghai — Los Angeles fluctuate noticeably — prices go up and down. There's no clear trend, but we've analyzed the data and found some benchmarks.
Despite the fluctuations, patterns exist: the cheapest period is June 2026–July 2026 — averaging $485. The most expensive is July 2026–August 2026 ($592). The difference reaches 18%.
With this kind of price behavior, it's worth comparing prices across several months and booking when a good deal appears. A good benchmark is June 2026–July 2026, where you can save up to 18%.
Price spread on this route is 14%. Costs vary significantly, so your choice of month can noticeably affect your travel budget.