Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
13 hours 58 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Shanghai is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 17 weekly flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The 11:30 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight available between LAX and PVG. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:25 if you're not into early starts.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Visiting Shanghai (and exploring more of China!) is a breeze with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
We make it a piece of cake to get a flight with a stopover. To see all the options for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LAX and PVG are:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Narita International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Before organising your cheap ticket from LAX to PVG, check whether you need a visa to enter China. Travel document and visa requirements can vary and are updated often. For the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
401 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. A return flight starts at 678 €. These prices can change based on demand.
To get cheap tickets from LAX to PVG, reserve your journey 8 months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from LAX to PVG. There's no need to check back in every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Los Angeles, Los Angeles International Airport can be reached in approximately 32 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 54 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to LAX:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Reserve a hotel near PVG if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 49 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Shanghai in April.
Before locking in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from LAX to PVG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
As soon as you've locked in your flights from LAX to PVG, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Shanghai. Make one of these options your base for exploring this popular destination:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are leading attractions which should feature on every Shanghai itinerary.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is another international airport for getting to and from Shanghai. It may even be a cheaper or more convenient choice depending on your travel plans, so it's worth exploring further.
Complete your Shanghai trip with hotels and a car rental
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