Flights Los Angeles → Shanghai
As of October 2026, economy flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai have a typical range USD 619–2517, median USD 982. Full range across all 20 offers: USD 537–5034. We analyzed 20 offers from 9 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: Los Angeles → Shanghai
Based on 20 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Los Angeles → Shanghai
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANA | Included | Included | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| XiamenAir | Included | Included | — |
| Japan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| American Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Asiana Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| United | Included | USD 35 | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai cost?
Based on 20 offers · October 2026
Los Angeles to Shanghai flights ranged from USD 537 to USD 5034 across 20 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 20 offers.
What hidden fees do Los Angeles to Shanghai flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Los Angeles to Shanghai routes. The breakdown below is based on 20 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| NH | 0 | 0% |
| CX | 50 | 2% |
| MF | 0 | 0% |
| JL | 0 | 0% |
| CA | 30 | 3% |
| AA | 45 | 5% |
| AC | 42 | 3% |
| OZ | 15 | 1% |
| UA | 45 | 2% |
Cathay Pacific: base ~USD 569 + fees USD 50 = ~USD 619 total. Asiana Airlines: base ~USD 1487 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 1502 total.
Cathay Pacific's USD 50 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Asiana Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 918 base difference shrinks to USD 883 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Los Angeles to Shanghai?
9 airlines flew Los Angeles to Shanghai in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Cathay Pacific), fares ranged USD 619–4821 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cathay Pacific | 5 | 619–4821 | 619 | 50 (8%) |
 MF | 3 | — | 656 | 0 (0%) |
 ANA | 2 | 564–784 | 674 | 0 (0%) |
 Japan Airlines | 1 | — | 915 | 0 (0%) |
 Air China | 1 | — | 974 | 30 (3%) |
 American Airlines | 1 | — | 989 | 45 (5%) |
 Asiana Airlines | 2 | 1492–1512 | 1502 | 15 (1%) |
 Air Canada | 2 | 1407–1934 | 1670 | 42 (3%) |
 United Airlines | 3 | 1893–2297 | 2297 | 45 (2%) |
Where do the best Los Angeles → Shanghai prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Los Angeles to Shanghai flights
- Los Angeles–Shanghai had 20 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 982.
- CX charges 3.3x more in ancillary fees than OZ — USD 50 vs USD 15 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 1034 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 619. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai cost?
- Based on 20 offers analyzed, Los Angeles to Shanghai flights range from USD 537 to USD 5034, with a median price of USD 982. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 29 to the base fare on Los Angeles to Shanghai flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Los Angeles to Shanghai including all fees?
- Cathay Pacific has the lowest median fare on Los Angeles to Shanghai at USD 619 (median across 5 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Los Angeles–Shanghai flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 619. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Los Angeles to Shanghai routes?
- Los Angeles to Shanghai has 9 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 537 to USD 5034 across 20 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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