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Los Angeles to Shanghai flights

Return fares from Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai (PVG) from our own fare checks. Compare the dates, then confirm the final price with our travel partner.

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Asiana Airlines

Outbound

30 Dec 2026

LAX to PVG

1 stop · 15h 20m
Return

18 Jan 2027

PVG to LAX

1 stop · 13h 10m

Airports: LAX to PVG

44h 30m total return journey · provider duration

Why this fare is worth a look

Price checked 2026-11-09 21:40 UTC.

Last checked: 48.72% below direct-fare median

Direct-fare comparison median US$1,743.50 · sample average US$1,640.30.

Comparison dated 2026-11-09 · 10 comparable date pairs · medium confidence · FlyMeAsia observation history. Cached prices are indicative; baggage may differ.

30-day comparable median US$1,102.50 · lowest observed US$894.00 across 8 observation days.

Observed direct reference: 13h 45m outbound / 11h 40m return. This fare uses up to 1.129× the reference journey time.

Connection lengths and transfer arrangements are not provided by this source. Review them before booking.

Travel window: approximately two months ahead.

US$894.00per person · round trip
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United Airlines

Outbound

30 Dec 2026

LAX to PVG

Nonstop · 14h 10m
Return

18 Jan 2027

PVG to LAX

Nonstop · 11h 40m

Airports: LAX to PVG

25h 50m total return journey · provider duration

Why this fare is worth a look

Price checked 2026-11-09 21:40 UTC.

Last checked: 22.8% below direct-fare median

Direct-fare comparison median US$1,743.50 · sample average US$1,640.30.

Comparison dated 2026-11-09 · 10 comparable date pairs · medium confidence · FlyMeAsia observation history. Cached prices are indicative; baggage may differ.

30-day comparable median US$1,693.00 · lowest observed US$1,129.00 across 6 observation days.

Travel window: approximately two months ahead.

US$1,346.00per person · round trip
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ANA

Outbound

11 Jan 2027

LAX to PVG

1 stop · 15h 55m
Return

31 Jan 2027

PVG to LAX

1 stop · 12h 45m

Airports: LAX to PVG

42h 45m total return journey · provider duration

Why this fare is worth a look

A recently found return fare with usable dates and duration. No special price claim is made.

Not enough FlyMeAsia history yet for a reliable route comparison.

Observed direct reference: 13h 45m outbound / 11h 40m return. This fare uses up to 1.158× the reference journey time.

Connection lengths and transfer arrangements are not provided by this source. Review them before booking.

Travel window: approximately two months ahead.

US$883.00per person · round trip
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From our own fare checks

Los Angeles to Shanghai prices we have seen

Our fare engine checked this route on 30 days between 25 Sept 2026 and 9 Nov 2026. For each set of dates and stops it keeps the lowest round-trip price: 172 fares in all.

JourneyLowestTypicalHighestFlight time out / backFares
NonstopUS$939US$1,222US$2,89314h 10m / 11h 40m89
With one stopUS$540US$859US$1,71518h 40m / 16h 15m83

Typical is the median. Round trip, one adult, economy, stays of 5–21 nights, at most one stop each way. Flight time is the median journey time for each direction, including any connection.

Typical price by departure month

  • November 2026US$982from US$580 · 45 fares
  • December 2026US$1,223from US$575 · 81 fares
  • January 2027US$1,013from US$770 · 13 fares
  • February 2027US$981from US$776 · 7 fares
  • March 2027US$1,013from US$816 · 6 fares

February 2027 departures had the lowest typical price in our checks.

Airlines we saw most often

United Airlines, China Eastern, Sichuan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Asiana Airlines.

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Los Angeles to Shanghai fare: questions and answers

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to Shanghai fare on this page?

US$883.00 return for one adult in economy, 11 Jan 2027 to 31 Jan 2027 (20 nights, 1 stop each way). It is a cached price last checked 2026-11-09 21:40 UTC; confirm the final price on the booking site.

Are there nonstop Los Angeles to Shanghai dates?

Yes: 1 of the 3 date options here are nonstop both ways, from US$1,346.00.

How long are the trips on this page?

Between 19 and 20 nights. Use the stay filters above the dates to narrow them down.

How do I book this fare?

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