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Cheap Flights from California to Shanghai (SHA)
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Average price per month
- Low Season: January
- High Season: May
- Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
- The cheapest flights are usually bought in January, February and August.
- High season months are November, June and May. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.
- For example, the flight from California to Shanghai is currently 24% cheaper than average.
Price increase as travel date approaches
- Flight prices for this route increase by 29% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
- To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 66 days before departure!
- Consider booking at least 26 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
- Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.
California to Shanghai Flight Information
| Flights Depart From | California (LAX) |
| Flights Arriving To | Shanghai (PVG) |
| Distance | 10417.83 km |
| Current Discount | 24 % |
| Average Price | $1126.4 |
| Good Deal | $797.71 |
| Cheapest Airlines | Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Philippine Airlines (PAL) |
| Popular Airlines | ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines |
| Flight Duration | 13 hours 21 minutes |
| Flights Depart From |
| California (LAX) |
| Flights Arrive In |
| Shanghai (PVG) |
| Distance |
| 10417.83 km |
| Flight Duration |
| 13 hours 21 minutes |
| Current Discount |
| 24 % |
| Average Price |
| $1126.4 |
| Good Deal |
| $797.71 |
| Cheapest Airlines |
| Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Philippine Airlines (PAL) |
| Popular Airlines |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines |
Most Reliable Airlines flying to Shanghai
- According to our data, ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air and Korean Air have the highest overall rating.
- The following airlines have the highest chance of on time arrivals: ANA (All Nippon Airways), Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
- If customer service is important for you then you should consider flying with ANA (All Nippon Airways), Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.
| Airline | Overall Rating | On time arrival | Check-in & Boarding | Cleanliness | Customer Service | Food & Beverage | Entertainment | Legroom | Seat Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANA (All Nippon Airways) |
4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
EVA Air |
4.2 | - | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Korean Air |
4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Cathay Pacific |
4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Asiana Airlines |
3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
China Airlines |
3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Delta Air Lines |
3.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
British Airways |
3.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Sichuan Airlines |
3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
China Southern Airlines |
3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
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Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
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4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
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4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Good to know:
- Shanghai Pudong International is the major airport in Shanghai and surrounding area.
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Currently there is a 24% discount on flights to Shanghai. This price won't stay too long and you should consider buying now.
Flight prices for this route are expected to go up by 20%.
Awesome Deals
notifications_active In the past few days the following airlines offered the lowest prices from California to Shanghai: Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Philippine Airlines (PAL)..
Sichuan AirlinesTue, 15 Apr LAX PVG
Tue, 06 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 21 days$685.95
Sichuan AirlinesTue, 08 Apr LAX PVG
Mon, 28 Apr PVG LAX Trip duration: 20 days$709.01
Sichuan AirlinesTue, 08 Apr LAX PVG
Thu, 17 Apr PVG LAX Trip duration: 9 days$709.01
Sichuan AirlinesThu, 24 Apr LAX PVG
Fri, 09 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 15 days$709.01
Sichuan AirlinesTue, 08 Apr LAX PVG
Sun, 18 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 40 days$709.01
Sichuan AirlinesTue, 01 Apr LAX PVG
Tue, 08 Apr PVG LAX Trip duration: 7 days$709.01
Tue, 15 Apr LAX PVG
Tue, 20 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 35 days$737.31
Air ChinaWed, 16 Apr LAX PVG
Tue, 06 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 20 days$753.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Wed, 16 Apr LAX PVG
Fri, 23 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 37 days$760.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Tue, 29 Apr LAX PVG
Tue, 20 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 21 days$760.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Mon, 05 May LAX PVG
Fri, 06 Jun PVG LAX Trip duration: 32 days$760.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Mon, 07 Apr LAX PVG
Wed, 16 Apr PVG LAX Trip duration: 9 days$761.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Fri, 04 Apr LAX PVG
Fri, 18 Apr PVG LAX Trip duration: 14 days$761.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Wed, 16 Apr LAX PVG
Sat, 03 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 17 days$761.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Sat, 26 Apr LAX PVG
Thu, 05 Jun PVG LAX Trip duration: 40 days$761.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Sat, 19 Apr LAX PVG
Sat, 10 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 21 days$761.97
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is a direct flight from California to Shanghai?A direct flight from California to Shanghai takes roughly 13 hours 21 minutes.
- How many direct flights are there between California to Shanghai daily?On average, there are 19 direct flights from California to Shanghai each day.
- Which airlines offer cheap airfare from California to Shanghai?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with Sichuan Airlines, Air China and Philippine Airlines (PAL).
- Do I need my passport to fly from California to Shanghai?Yes, you most certainly do.
- Which airlines fly from California to Shanghai most often?ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, British Airways, Sichuan Airlines and China Southern Airlines are the top.
- What's the cheapest day to fly from California to Shanghai?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from California to Shanghai has been Sunday. And the cheapest return flight from Wednesday has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
- Which airport will I be flying from in California?When departing from California you'll be flying out of Los Angeles International.
- Which airport will I be flying from in Shanghai?When departing from Shanghai you'll be flying out of Shanghai Pudong International.
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