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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
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection
• ANA: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Asiana Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines
• China Eastern
• Delta

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

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

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

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 1,057 round-trip via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared to C$ 1,593 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 101–C$ 138 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 and ANA. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 52% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 4% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,201 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,372, a difference of C$ 171. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 8 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, The Bund, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 12:54 am
• Latest: departs at 1:45 pm and lands at 3:49 am.

The flight takes about 14h 04m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 17% above the route average of C$ 1,267. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 14h 04m, 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.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 652, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

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.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Vancouver Intl (YVR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 17m, compared with 17h 32m via San Francisco (SFO) and 18h 05m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

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.

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from C$ 1,067 to C$ 1,689, with an average of C$ 1,267 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,067 counts as a good deal.