Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai from $349

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airport do you fly from for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  Los Angeles (LAX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 22 airlines have flights from the Los Angeles airport to Shanghai. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Los Angeles (LAX) from Los Angeles’s city center.

• Can I find flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai for under $1,100 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Sichuan Airlines for just $1,064, but on average you can expect to pay $1,087.

• Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai for under $1,600 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai under $1,600. A good price for a nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is less than $1,712.

• Are there last-minute flights available from Los Angeles to Shanghai for under $1,100?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai round-trip?

  Sichuan Airlines, at $1,064, was found to be the cheapest airline from Los Angeles to Shanghai.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include XiamenAir and Philippine Airlines. Sichuan Airlines is priced at 34% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

• What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai one-way?

  $349 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from XiamenAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and Philippine Airlines, with prices starting from $610 and $618, respectively.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  Consider Sichuan Airlines, Air Canada or EVA Air when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

• What does LAX to SHA mean?

  Great question - LAX to SHA just means Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

• Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  Of the flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that have layovers, most of them stop in Taipei City. Incheon sees the next most layovers on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights. Tokyo sees the third most layovers on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

• What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

  Most Taipei City visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for an average daily rate of $84 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

• What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Incheon?

  The majority of Incheon visitors spend their time at Wolmido Amusement Park, Sorae Fish Market, and Seokbawi Market. Wolmido Amusement Park, Sorae Fish Market, and Seokbawi Market are located about 8.3 mi, 16.1 mi, and 13.2 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Incheon can rent a car from Incheon Intl for about $73 per day.

• What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Tokyo?

  Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Tower, and Roppongi Hills are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Tower, and Roppongi Hills can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Those on a layover in Tokyo in need of a rental car can book one at Tokyo Haneda for about $44.

• Where are the least popular layover locations for Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?

  Los Angeles to Shanghai flights have a layover in Guangzhou least often. Guangzhou is followed by Beijing in terms of the least popular layover location on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. Manila comes next as the third least popular layover location for Los Angeles to Shanghai flights.

• Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Los Angeles to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Los Angeles to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Los Angeles to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the Los Angeles to Shanghai flight deals updated?

  The Los Angeles to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/28.