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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 am and lands at 1:14 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 3:59 am.

The flight takes about 14h 14m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 14h 14m, covering 16,750 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from C$ 1,093 to C$ 1,766, with an average of C$ 1,339 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,093 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 16% above the C$ 1,339 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,084 round-trip via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared to C$ 1,679 for direct.

China Southern is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights are:

• China Southern: 92% on time
• United Airlines: 78% on time
• China Eastern: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 140–C$ 140 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 654, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 53% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,252 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,548, a difference of C$ 296.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• United Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 22m, compared with 17h 32m via San Francisco (SFO) and 18h 07m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and Huangxing Park. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air China: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Delta: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.