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£271 Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

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  • Find the cheapest flights on Expedia from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX). Flight ticket prices change frequently based on availability and demand. We send price-drop alerts to make air travel simple and flexible. The lowest one-way fare found on Expedia for this route in the past 7 days starts at £271 for travel on 17 November 2026.

    Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles (SHA-LAX)

    Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £271 for one-way flights and £472 for return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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    Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 17 Nov from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at £472 Found 11 hours ago

    Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov · PVG · LAX · From £472 · Return

    Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 24 Nov from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 1 Dec, priced at £474 Just found

    Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec · PVG · LAX · From £474 · Return

    Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Sun, 22 Nov from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at £494 Found 1 day ago

    Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov · PVG · LAX · From £494 · Return

    Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 17 Nov from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at £497 Found 11 hours ago

    Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov · PVG · LAX · From £497 · Return

    Select Shenzhen Airlines flight, departing Tue, 24 Nov from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 1 Dec, priced at £564 Just found

    Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec · PVG · LAX · From £564 · Return

    Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, 12 Mar from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Mon, 22 Mar, priced at £578 Found 11 hours ago

    Fri, 12 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar · PVG · LAX · From £578 · Return

    Select Air China flight, departing Tue, 24 Nov from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 1 Dec, priced at £585 Just found

    Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec · SHA · LAX · From £585 · Return

    Select Air China flight, departing Tue, 24 Nov from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 1 Dec, priced at £585 Just found

    Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec · PVG · LAX · From £585 · Return

    Select Air China flight, departing Tue, 17 Nov from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 29 Nov, priced at £592 Found 11 hours ago

    Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov · PVG · LAX · From £592 · Return

    Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Fri, 17 Sept from Shanghai to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 24 Sept, priced at £617 Found 11 hours ago

    Fri, 17 Sept - Fri, 24 Sept · PVG · LAX · From £617 · Return

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    Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

    November is typically the cheapest month to fly

    From £473 - £806 per traveller.

    View flights in November

    Insights are based on prices from searches for economy trips of 10 days or less on our sites in the last 12 months. Insights are informative only and current prices may differ.

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    For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles. Operating between them flights per day, 10 airlines cover the route. And fly direct, getting you to Los Angeles Intl. in just hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Hongqiao Intl. to Los Angeles Intl..

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    Grab a great deal on your flight from Hongqiao Intl. (SHA) to Los Angeles Intl. (LAX)

    The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Hongqiao Intl. to Los Angeles Intl. start at just £472 and range up to £617.

    To find an even better deal, try

    • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
    • looking for other airports near Shanghai and Los Angeles
    • booking your flight during November, the cheapest month on this route
    • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How much is a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?

    Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price quoted for a round-trip flight from Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) to LAX was £472. Fares this good don't hang around, so make sure you book yours today. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

    Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from SHA to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?

    This can vary from airline to airline, as each one has its own set of terms and conditions. Head to the Customer Service Portal, where there are easy instructions on how to cancel your flight online.

    How do I find cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) to LAX that have flexible change policies?

    Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.

    How far is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?

    The distance is around 10,500 kilometres. Earplugs? Check. Spare socks? Check. You'd be wise to pack all the travel comforts for this long-haul China to Los Angeles flight.

    Which airlines fly direct from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX)?

    At the moment, no airlines offer flights directly from SHA to LAX. You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops. To score the best price and connections, lock in your fare ahead of time.

    Are Hongqiao Intl. Airport (SHA) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?

    Last-minute planners can sometimes find a bargain, with some of the cheapest airfares from SHA to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) appearing a few weeks prior to the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead, Expedia compares and updates all the best flight deals regularly — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not every airline releases prices so far in advance.

    Travel information

    Origin airportHongqiao International Airport
    Destination airportLos Angeles Intl.
    Distance6,489 miles away
    Airlines servingAll Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Japan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, EVA Airways
    Popular airlineAll Nippon Airways
    Return price£472

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