Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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Cheapest flight tickets
$686
Average price of a round trip
$864
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
13h41
A flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes on average 13h41.
Best time
October
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Shanghai is October.
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 August, with an average flight ticket price of $751 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of April, February and August.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 1 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 $794.
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 $686 to $1081
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $864
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of August
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
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 26°C, with a minimum of 22°C and a maximum of 31°C.
The city of Los Angeles has 1 airport(s): Los Angeles International
destination info :
Shanghai, China
airports :
Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Pudong International Airport (PVG)
local time :
Shanghai is in the country China, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Shanghai, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 23°C, with a minimum of 21°C and a maximum of 27°C.
The city of Shanghai (SHA) has 2 airport(s): Hongqiao and Pudong
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 October.
What is the most popular time to travel to Shanghai?
In Shanghai, the most popular month is April. 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 1 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 4% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai is Tuesday.
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 230 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.