Direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai

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Los Angeles

United States

United States

LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

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Shanghai

China

China

PVG

Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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Distance
6,468 miles  ·  (10,409 km)
Flight time
14 hours and 30 minutes
Airlines
  • China Eastern
  • Delta
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A350-900
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

Los Angeles to Shanghai Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from LAX to PVG, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit Shanghai

What is the best time to visit Shanghai?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Shanghai is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Shanghai any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai

Airline-specific flight schedules from Los Angeles to Shanghai

In total there are 3 airlines operating nonstop flights from Los Angeles LAX to Shanghai PVG. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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China Eastern
China Eastern flight schedulefrom Los Angeles to Shanghai

China Eastern is a member of SkyTeam
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Delta flight schedulefrom Los Angeles to Shanghai

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom Los Angeles to Shanghai

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Los Angeles to Shanghai Flights

Flights from LAX to PVG are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 11:00 - 13:45. The earliest flight departs at 11:00, the last flight departs at 13:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy, Business Class and First Class. Premium Economy is not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai takes 14 hours and 30 minutes. The flight distance between Los Angeles and Shanghai is 6,468 miles (or 10,409 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

How many flights per week are there from LAX to PVG?

There are 2 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

14 hours and 30 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

How far is Shanghai from Los Angeles?

The distance from Los Angeles to Shanghai is 6,468 miles (10,409 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from LAX airport to PVG airport?

China Eastern, Delta and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

What alliances have direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

SkyTeam and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Los Angeles to Shanghai.

What classes are available from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

You can fly non-stop in Economy, Business Class and First Class.

What aircraft types fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

Aircraft types that fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai:

  • Airbus A350-900
  • Boeing 777-300ER
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

The earliest flight departs at 11:00 from Los Angeles and arrives at 16:05 at Shanghai.

What is the latest flight available from Los Angeles to Shanghai?

The latest flight departs at 13:45 from Los Angeles and arrives at 18:55 at Shanghai.

Popular flights from Los Angeles via Shanghai

Non-stop flights from LAX to PVG

6,468 miles (10,409 km)  ·  14h 30m

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  • 12:30

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  • 17:45

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