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Cheapest flight tickets

$908

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$934

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

14h2

A flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes on average 14h2.

Best time

May

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Shanghai is May.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Shanghai (China) from Los Angeles (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is March, with an average flight ticket price of $974 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of February, January and March.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 40 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Air China. A ticket from the airline Air China to Shanghai costs on average $918.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United Airlines.

Price of flight tickets from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $908 to $1066
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $934
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of March
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: February
info departure city :
Los Angeles, USA
airport :
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
local time :

Los Angeles is a city in the country USA, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Los Angeles, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 14°C, with a minimum of 8°C and a maximum of 22°C.

The city of Los Angeles has 1 airport(s): Los Angeles International

destination info :
Shanghai, China
airports :
Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
local time :

Shanghai is in the country China, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Shanghai, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 10°C, with a minimum of 5°C and a maximum of 16°C.

The city of Shanghai (SHA) has 2 airport(s): Pudong and Hongqiao

Useful info about Shanghai

What is the least touristic period to go to Shanghai?

If you want to visit Shanghai during the least touristic period, choose the month of May.

What is the most popular time to travel to Shanghai?

In Shanghai, the most popular month is February. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 40 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 6 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 2% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is Sunday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between Los Angeles and Shanghai?

When you leave, you can leave from Los Angeles International, and you will arrive at Hongqiao or Pudong.

How to reach Los Angeles airport from the city centre?

This information is not available at this time.

Are there other means of transportation to go from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between Los Angeles and Shanghai?

In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Shanghai and 23°C in Los Angeles. The average rainfall in summer is 234 mm in Shanghai and 3 mm in Los Angeles. In summer, it is warmer in Shanghai and it rains less in Los Angeles. In winter, it is colder in Los Angeles and it rains more in Los Angeles.

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