Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai from £374

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Tue, Jul 21
Los Angeles LAXShanghai PVG
£374
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Wed, Jul 22
Los Angeles LAXShanghai PVG
£400
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Tue, Jul 21
Los Angeles LAXShanghai PVG
£400
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Fri, Jul 24
Los Angeles LAXShanghai PVG
£400
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Mon, Jul 20
Los Angeles LAXShanghai PVG
£405
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£374

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,028

Cheapest round-trip

£781

Average round-trip

£948

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

8 min

¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Pudong

60-90 min

¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination

every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-120 min

¥20 – ¥30; varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city stops

45-90 min

¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick city access

40-90 min

¥4 – ¥30; varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct hotel routes

25-60 min

¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Los Angeles International
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
10426 km
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
China Eastern Airlines
2221222
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
China Eastern Airlines
2212222
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 20 totalDaily flights: 2.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
China Eastern Airlines
2222222
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
China Eastern Airlines
2222222
United Airlines
1111111
Weekly flights: 21 totalDaily flights: 3 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
All Nippon AirwaysANANHYes
China AirlinesCALCIYes
Air ChinaCCACAYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
11 Jul
74%
31°C26°C
18 Jul
33°C27°C
Sunday
12 Jul
84%
29°C26°C
19 Jul
33°C26°C
Monday
13 Jul
12%
32°C27°C
20 Jul
63%
32°C26°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
11%
33°C27°C
21 Jul
19%
31°C26°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
38%
35°C27°C
22 Jul
23%
32°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
68%
33°C28°C
23 Jul
34°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
80%
31°C27°C
24 Jul
34°C26°C
Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Los Angeles and Shanghai is 10426 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, and Air China. Los Angeles and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Los Angeles and Shanghai takes around 14 hours.
What is the flight distance between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
The flight distance between Los Angeles and Shanghai is 10426 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Several carriers operate flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Mexico City, Guadalajara, Calgary, Vancouver, New York, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Toronto, Guatemala City, Edmonton, Cancún, San Jose, Honolulu, Barcelona, Tokyo, Dallas, Seattle, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.
What airports are near Los Angeles?
The main airport in Los Angeles is Los Angeles International. It is also served by Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, McClellan–Palomar, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.
Which airlines fly between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Los Angeles and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, All Nippon Airways, China Airlines, Air China.
When’s the best time to travel between Los Angeles and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Los Angeles and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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