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.

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 Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Tokyo, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Hong Kong, Taipei, Xi'an, Manila, Singapore, Osaka, Phuket City, Sanya, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Wuhan, Zhangjiajie, Guilin, Xiamen.

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 Denver, Atlanta, Las Vegas, New York, Cincinnati, Charlotte, Cancún, Chicago, Mexico City, Washington, D.C., Paris, Guadalajara, London, Rome, Amsterdam, Philadelphia, Orlando, St. Louis, Houston, Minneapolis.

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, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, 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, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, Long Beach, Meadows Field.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Shanghai and Los Angeles thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Shanghai and Los Angeles can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Los Angeles?

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Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Los Angeles with ZIPAIR, Alaska Airlines, Spring Airlines, Peach Aviation, China Eastern Airlines.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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, Nantong Xingdong, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 15

How many airports are there near Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

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, Ontario International, John Wayne, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Santa Barbara Municipal, Santa Maria Public, Long Beach, Meadows Field.

Question 16

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 17

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 18

What time do flights between Shanghai and Los Angeles depart?

Accepted Answer

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 19

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	$484
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$886
Cheapest round-trip	$995
Average round-trip	$1,106
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
ZIPAIR	TZP	ZG	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Peach Aviation	API	MM	Yes	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0

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	13°C
June	26°C	16°C
July	29°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

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