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Flying from Los Angeles to Shanghai: things to know

The most popular route is from Los Angeles International Airport in Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in Shanghai. On average this flight takes 16 hours 48 minutes one-way and costs $2,500 round-trip.

Most popular route
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Average flight time
16 hours 48 minutes
Average round-trip price
$2,500
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Airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai

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  • China Eastern Airlines
  • China Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • Asiana Airlines
  • All Nippon Airways
  • Cathay Pacific
  • Xiamen Airlines
  • Korean Air
  • China Southern Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • Air China
  • Philippine Airlines
  • Japan Airlines
  • Air Express
  • Air Canada
  • Eva Air

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