Flying from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): What you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) leaving from here.
The average time for a direct Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 11 hours 55 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport is located in Los Angeles. The city follows the UTC-8 timezone and is 16 hours behind Shanghai.
The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), with 17 direct services every week. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from PVG to LAX is the 1:10pm China Eastern Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 8:25pm with United Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to LAX.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as February and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart from this terminal.
Leading carriers that operate direct flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport out of PVG include:
The majority of travellers prefer to fly with China Eastern from PVG to LAX.
China Eastern is the top performer for punctuality on this route.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to LAX. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
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82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport reach their destination as planned. Given its strong performance rating, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of PVG.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and LAX include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
On public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to LAX flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 85% of them arriving as expected.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near LAX and hit the pillow fast:
Booking your vehicle around one week in advance of your Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
Central Los Angeles is around 29 kilometres from Los Angeles International Airport and takes about 35 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Right now, Rs110,591 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs218,557. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Shanghai to LAX. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Plan your visit to Los Angeles in December if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC and 32ºC. Book your Shanghai to LAX plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February sees temperatures of between 6ºC and 26ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Los Angeles
After booking your flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Los Angeles:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Hollywood Sign, Universal Studios Hollywood and Hollywood Bowl are top attractions which should feature on every Los Angeles itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the southeast, popular attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in the United States, head for Bakersfield, about 161 kilometres north of Los Angeles. Kern County Museum, Rabobank Arena, Theatre & Convention Centre and Bakersfield Museum of Art are the start of reasons to visit.
