Cheap flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles (PVG–LAX)
China
United States
China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines fly Shanghai to Los Angeles (PVG–LAX) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 10,420 km (6,470 mi).
- From
- PVG
- Shanghai
- To
- LAX
- Los Angeles
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- MU · DL · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- CN¥2,632 one-way
- Distance
- 10,420 km (6,470 mi)
- Time difference
- Los Angeles 15 hours behind
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Shanghai to Los Angeles fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: CN¥2,632 for November 2026 on Sichuan Airlines (1 stop).
- Oct ’26CN¥2,785
- Nov ’26CN¥2,632
- Dec ’26CN¥2,801
- Jan ’27CN¥7,026
- Feb ’27CN¥3,165
- Mar ’27CN¥3,479
- May ’27CN¥3,327
- Jun ’27CN¥3,300
- Jul ’27CN¥3,633
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly PVG–LAX
For Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Los Angeles LAX, November 2026 had the lowest fare found (CN¥2,632). Los Angeles averages 18–28 °C by day all year. Set your watch 15 hours back on landing at LAX.
Shanghai to Los Angeles: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to Los Angeles LAX?
From CN¥2,632 one-way, the cheapest fare found for November 2026 on Sichuan Airlines with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly PVG–LAX direct?
China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly PVG–LAX?
November 2026, at CN¥2,632; the dearest month found was CN¥7,026.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Shanghai: a PVG departure at noon is 21:00 local time in LAX.
Los Angeles to Shanghai: the return flight (LAX–PVG)
All 3 airlines also fly LAX–PVG nonstop.
Shanghai to Los Angeles direct flights: what to compare
For Shanghai to Los Angeles, search PVG to LAX rather than an all-airports city pair. The airline table identifies nonstop services recorded in our route data; confirm which operate on your departure date.
Check the local arrival date in Los Angeles before booking accommodation. If you continue beyond LAX, compare a through-ticket against separate bookings and allow for the arrival process before the onward departure.
Where can I find the PVG to LAX flight schedule?
Check the operating airline for the date-specific timetable and elapsed flight time. A published route does not mean every carrier departs daily; the map shows the airport pair rather than a particular flight track.
See the PVG–LAX route map · Check schedules and booking options
Airlines flying PVG–LAX nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
| China Eastern Airlines MU | full-service | SkyTeam |
 Delta Air Lines DL | full-service | SkyTeam |
| United Airlines UA | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying PVG–LAX nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Seoul (ICN) with
Asiana Airlines and Korean Air: 10,450 km (6,490 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via San Francisco (SFO) with United Airlines: 10,420 km (6,480 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Tokyo (HND) with
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines: 10,550 km (6,560 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop. - Via Tokyo (NRT) with All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines: 10,550 km (6,550 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
- Via Osaka (KIX) with Japan Airlines: 10,530 km (6,540 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
PVG–LAX route map
More from Shanghai and Los Angeles
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from PVG, nearest to LAX first (straight-line distance):
- PVG–SFO: San Francisco · 543 km (338 mi) from LAX
- Seattle (SEA) airport guide · 1,540 km (955 mi) from LAX
- Dallas (DFW) airport guide · 1,980 km (1,230 mi) from LAX
- Detroit (DTW) airport guide · 3,180 km (1,970 mi) from LAX
- New York (JFK) airport guide · 3,970 km (2,470 mi) from LAX
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- China Eastern Airlines route map and destinations
- Delta Air Lines route map and destinations
- United Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Departure
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Pudong (PVG), Shanghai. In our data, 87 airlines fly nonstop from PVG to 209 destinations.
View PVG airport guide →Arrival
Los Angeles International Airport
3 ways into Los Angeles, fastest from 30 min:
- FlyAway bus 30 min–1h · $12.75
- Shuttle + Metro C/K Line 1h–1h 20m
- Taxi or rideshare from LAX-it 35 min–1h 30m
Check PVG–LAX schedules and fares
Choose your travel dates to confirm availability. Compare the operating airline, total journey time, baggage and change conditions before you book.
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Weather in Los Angeles vs Shanghai
Los Angeles is warmer than Shanghai in 6 months and cooler in 5; the biggest gap is in January (20°C against 9°C). In October it averages 25°C in Los Angeles and 24°C in Shanghai.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 20° | 19° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 22° | 20° |
| Shanghai | 9° | 11° | 15° | 21° | 26° | 29° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 24° | 18° | 11° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Climate of Los Angeles and Shanghai (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Los Angeles
Places you can't fly to nonstop from PVG, but can from LAX — for a stopover or a second leg.
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