S$549 Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

View S$549 flight on Fri, 13 Mar, 2026Opens in a new window

Popular airlines from Los Angeles Intl. (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)

  • Plan, book, fly with confidence

  • trending down icon

    Be in the know

    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*
  • bex rewards loyalty icon

    Book smarter

    Save up to 40% on select hotels after you book a flight*
  • payments icon

    Earn twice

    Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards
    Sign in

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai (LAX-PVG)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$549 for one-way flights and S$1,045 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Southern Airlines
Wed, 29 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,045 Return, just found
S$1,045
Return
just found
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at S$1,045 just found
Sichuan Airlines
Tue, 5 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,046 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,046
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 5 Aug from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Tue, 26 Aug, priced at S$1,046 found 5 days ago
United
Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,063 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,063
Return
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Thu, 18 Sep, priced at S$1,063 found 4 days ago
Cathay Pacific
Tue, 5 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,099 Return, found 5 days ago
S$1,099
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Tue, 5 Aug from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Tue, 26 Aug, priced at S$1,099 found 5 days ago
Philippine Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,108 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$1,108
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at S$1,108 found 1 hour ago
Asiana Airlines
Wed, 29 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,123 Return, just found
S$1,123
Return
just found
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Wed, 29 Oct from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Sun, 2 Nov, priced at S$1,123 just found
Korean Air
Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 6 Sep
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,148 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,148
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Sat, 30 Aug from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Sat, 6 Sep, priced at S$1,148 found 6 days ago
Delta
Thu, 4 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,191 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,191
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Thu, 18 Sep, priced at S$1,191 found 4 days ago
Air Canada
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,257 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$1,257
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at S$1,257 found 1 hour ago
Japan Airlines
Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
LAX
Los Angeles
PVG
Shanghai
S$1,398 Return, found 1 hour ago
S$1,398
Return
found 1 hour ago
Select Japan Airlines flight, departing Wed, 21 Jan from Los Angeles to Shanghai, returning Mon, 26 Jan, priced at S$1,398 found 1 hour ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG)

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$737 - S$1,272 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Los Angeles to Shanghai route information
Origin airport
Los Angeles Intl.
Destination airport
Pudong Intl.
Return price
S$1,045
Distance
10354 km
Average flight time
28 hours 30 mins

Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) including

The earliest flight leaves Los Angeles Intl. Airport at 00:05 and arrives at Pudong Intl. Airport at 06:00. The last flight of the day departs Los Angeles at 13:48 and arrives at Shanghai at 18:55.

The flight distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai is about 10471 km, the shortest flight is 13 hours 25 minutes with WestJet.

Expedia lets you search across the largest number of airlines and Shanghai flights, which means that you’ll be able to find a great flight deal at the perfect travel date and time. Our simple-to-use booking engine makes looking for terrific bargains easy and hassle-free; just enter your travel dates and departure city, and let Expedia do the rest! Adjust your travel dates and explore connecting flights to find an even better deal on your Los Angeles Shanghai flight!

Browse through dozens of options and rest assured that you’re seeing the best price guaranteed! Our friendly customer service representatives are here to serve you 24 hours day to provide assistance and answer any questions that you may have about booking your Los Angeles to Shanghai trip. There’s simply no substitute for great prices suited to your travel needs and backed by excellent customer support.

Combine your Shanghai flight with a hotel and/or car rental for a package deal designed to save you even more money! Discover additional savings by booking in advance or find a last minute deal. There are tons of ways to save on your flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai with Expedia. Use us as your stop travel destination and have the confidence that you’re getting a bargain!

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
Round-trip tickets between Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) start from S$1,045. This is based on fares advertised within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year — book today so you don't miss out. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG)?
This varies from airline to airline, as each one has its own terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy-to-follow instructions on how to cancel your flight online.
How do I find cheap flights from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to PVG that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport?
Los Angeles to China is around 10,400 kilometres, so get ready to spend quite a while in the air. Make sure you pack all the essentials, from your toothbrush to your hairbrush. Toss in some snacks to nibble on throughout your flight too.
Which airlines fly direct from LAX to PVG?
Currently, no airlines offer flights directly from LAX to Shanghai Pudong Airport. You'll have to book a flight with at least one stop. To score the best price and connections, lock in your airfare well in advance.
Are LAX to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
It is possible to nab amazing last-minute deals from LAX to PVG, but it's also possible to miss out altogether! As many airlines publish prices up to a year in advance, it's worthwhile keeping an eye on fares early and being ready to pounce when you see a bargain. Expedia compares air carrier prices and updates flight deals often, so you can be sure you're always getting the latest offers.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Shanghai Airports

Shanghai

Los Angeles to Pudong Intl.
S$1,044.60
Los Angeles to Hongqiao Intl.
S$1,044.60
Los Angeles Airports

Orange County

*Available to Expedia members.