Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Los Angeles takes around 12 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is 10426 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

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Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Los Angeles?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Los Angeles and London, Vancouver, Calgary, New York, San Francisco, Mexico City, Edmonton, San Jose, Toronto, Las Vegas, Guadalajara, Seattle, Manchester, Paris, Barcelona, Dallas, Cancún, Tokyo, Washington, D.C., Houston.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Los Angeles?

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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, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Los Angeles with Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, ZIPAIR, China Southern Airlines.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Los Angeles, 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Los Angeles, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

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There are a number of airports in and around Los Angeles. The main one is Los Angeles International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, San Diego International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Long Beach, Santa Maria Public, McClellan–Palomar.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Los Angeles, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£331
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,107
Cheapest round-trip	£847
Average round-trip	£1,051
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Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metro K Line + A/E Line	45-60 min	single fare; TAP card required	every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
FlyAway Bus to Union Station	35-60 min	one-way fare	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	direct to downtown
Taxi	30-75 min	metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Uber/Lyft)	30-75 min	surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	flexible pickup
Private Transfer	30-75 min	pre-booked; fixed rate	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Metrolink/Amtrak from Burbank Airport-South	20-35 min	varies by destination	hourly (traffic dependent)	direct to Union Station
Metro B Line from North Hollywood	40-55 min	requires shuttle to Metro station	every 10–15 min (traffic dependent)	budget to Hollywood
Taxi / Ride-hailing	25-60 min	varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door service

Airline	Mon 11.05	Tue 12.05	Wed 13.05	Thu 14.05	Fri 15.05	Sat 16.05	Sun 17.05
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 18.05	Tue 19.05	Wed 20.05	Thu 21.05	Fri 22.05	Sat 23.05	Sun 24.05
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No
ZIPAIR	TZP	ZG	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	19°C	9°C
February	19°C	9°C
March	20°C	10°C
April	22°C	12°C
May	23°C	14°C
June	26°C	16°C
July	28°C	18°C
August	29°C	19°C
September	29°C	19°C
October	26°C	16°C
November	22°C	12°C
December	18°C	9°C