Question 1

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong typically takes around 14 hours 10 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 37 hours 40 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 11 to 12 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong?

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Direct flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong are operated by, among others, United Airlines, Delta and China Eastern. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Asiana Airlines (via Seoul Incheon), Korean Air (via Seoul Incheon) and Emirates (via Dubai). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong, there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong, there are around 11 to 12 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong usually departs at 10:20 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Shanghai Pudong.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong usually departs at 1:45 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 11/01/26 1 Stopover (TFU, CTU) 3U3838, 3U8961 45h 10min	Return 12/24/26 1 Stopover (CTU, TFU) 3U8966, 3U3837 39h 35min	Sichuan Airlines		$637 found 3 days ago
Best option Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 11/12/26 direct MU0586 14h 15min	Return 12/22/26 direct MU0583 11h 55min	China Eastern Airlines	?	$1,101
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 11/01/26 1 Stopover (TFU, CTU) 3U3838, 3U8961 45h 10min	Return 12/24/26 1 Stopover (CTU, TFU) 3U8966, 3U3837 39h 35min	Sichuan Airlines		$641 found 3 days ago
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 11/01/26 1 Stopover (TFU) 3U3838, 3U6991 25h 55min	Return 12/24/26 1 Stopover (CTU, TFU) 3U8966, 3U3837 39h 35min	Sichuan Airlines	?	$650 found 3 days ago
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 11/19/26 1 Stopover (ICN) KE0018, KE0891 17h 35min	Return 12/24/26 1 Stopover (ICN) KE0882, KE0011 18h 20min	Korean Air		$724
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 11/12/26 1 Stopover (ICN) KE0018, KE0887 33h 45min	Return 12/22/26 1 Stopover (ICN) KE0892, KE0017 15h 40min	Korean Air	?	$751
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 11/12/26 1 Stopover (ICN) KE0018, KE0891 17h 35min	Return 12/22/26 1 Stopover (ICN) KE0888, KE0011 15h 40min	Korean Air		$754
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 11/12/26 1 Stopover (ICN) KE0018, KE0887 33h 45min	Return 12/22/26 1 Stopover (ICN) KE0888, KE0011 15h 40min	Korean Air	?	$764
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (ICN) OZ0201, OZ0361 32h 25min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (ICN) OZ0366, OZ0204 16h 20min	Asiana Airlines		$767
Los Angeles Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (ICN) OZ0203, OZ0361 20h 05min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (ICN) OZ0362, OZ0204 21h 00min	Asiana Airlines	?	$772

Roundtrip from	$636.72
Flight duration	min. 13:55 / max. 14:20
Return flight duration	min. 11:20/ max. 12:00
Distance	10427 km
Flights per week	36
Departure airport	Airport Los Angeles International Airport, CA (LAX)
Arrival airport	Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Destination country	Flights to China
Departure airport - Destination country	Los Angeles International Airport, CA - China

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