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Flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles

Book direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles: One way flights from VND 14,296,016, round trip flights from VND 24,568,735. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles

The distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is about 10,449.9 km. It takes around 12 hours 24 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The most popular month to Los Angeles is July. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight priceVND 8,224,092
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceVND 13,049,829
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance10,449.9 km
Average flight time12 hours 24 minutes

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Los Angeles flights: Oct 30 to Nov 5 — one way flight prices from VND 7,954,146.

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  • Nov

    305
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  • Dec

    273
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  • 1117
  • 1824
  • 2531

  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 12 hours 24 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles on October 27, 2025 with Sichuan Airlines, with prices starting at VND 12,876,028.
  • The time difference between Los Angeles and Shanghai is 16h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

How to find a cheap flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles

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