United Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $449
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Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
A direct flight is the easiest way to get to your destination. The following airlines operate non-stop flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles:
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United Airlines
Su, Mo, Tu, Th, Fr, and Sa
starting at $449
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $964
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/03/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $605
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/04/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $804
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/05/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $877
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/06/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $597
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/07/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $1,046
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/08/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $597
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $941
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/11/2026
Departure
Direct flight
MU583
starting at $1,119
Shanghai — Los Angeles
02/12/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA199
starting at $743
starting at $512
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starting at $385
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The route Shanghai — Los Angeles is served by many carriers — 12 in total, including China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Spring Airlines, Spring Airlines Japan, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, Jetstar Japan, Peach, and Hong Kong Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $385) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departs on 04/20/2026, is operated by Air Canada and costs $385
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles departs on 03/21/2026, is operated by Xiamen Airlines and costs $738
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles takes 14h 41m
There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Los Angeles is 10433km (6468 miles). The average flight duration is 11h 30m. There are 15 direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles. The time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles is 16h. Flights from Shanghai begin at 1:10 PM. The latest flight from Shanghai departs at 8:55 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Los Angeles according to data for the last 48 hours costs $385
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles can be found flying in these months: April, February, May.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles start from 14 hours 41 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Los Angeles: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Los Angeles vary: minimum — $385 (April 2026), maximum — $530 (August 2026). Typically, the flight costs $432–$854.
