Cheap Flights from LAX to SHA: When to Fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai

 

The cheapest times to fly from LAX to SHA are

• February 12th to April 22nd (except the week of April 2nd)
• August 20th to December 9th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAX to SHA is early November. Prices can be as high as $1242 for Sunday flights during mid December, or as low as $380 for Tuesday flights around early November.

 

When to Fly to Shanghai

Flying from Los Angeles, CA (LAX) to Shanghai (SHA) will usually cost between $394 to $1004 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early November with an average ticket price of $411. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is mid December, with an average price of $1086. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $675 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $639 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAX to SHA flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAX to SHA route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the LAX to SHA flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Los Angeles. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.06, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly to Shanghai, and Saturdays are the most expensive days to return to Los Angeles. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $84 (12%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $619. Return trip prices are from the SHA to LAX flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from LAX to SHA can generally find a 1-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 12 hour 40 minutes may not be realistic.

 

Alternative Nearby Airports

Champion Traveler tells you which airports are nearby and whether tickets might be cheaper alternative airports nearby. Sometimes it’s worth it to fly into a closer airport and then commute to your destination. Remember that there is not usually a nonstop flight from LAX to SHA while comparing.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from LAX to SHA? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 26 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air China, Alaska, American, ANA, Asiana, Austrian, Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, EVA Air, Finnair, Hainan, Hong Kong Airlines, JAL, Korean Air, Shandong, Shanghai Airlines, Shenzhen, Sichuan Airlines, United, WestJet, Xiamen, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Hongqiao International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 6488 miles or 10441 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from LAX to SHA?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAX to SHA flight is about 12 hour 40 minutes.

How many flights go between Los Angeles, CA and Shanghai?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 74 available flights from LAX to SHA.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

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