Statistics on Los Angeles -Shanghai flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Shanghai (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Shanghai from Los Angeles airport is $ 1716 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1473 (in november) and $ 2105 (in july), which is a saving of $ 244 or a surplus of $ 389 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1094 to $1147 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a thursday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Shanghai before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Shanghai plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Shanghai from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1473, saving $ 244 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1716). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2105).
Flight Los Angeles -Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1043 | $ 1640 | fair price |
| February | $ 1002 | $ 1491 | good price |
| March | $ 1023 | $ 1672 | fair price |
| April | $ 1005 | $ 1614 | fair price |
| May | $ 1120 | $ 1679 | fair price |
| June | $ 1462 | $ 2077 | high price |
| July | $ 1564 | $ 2105 the most expensive | very high price |
| August | $ 1320 | $ 1972 | high price |
| September | $ 1092 | $ 1602 | good price |
| October | $ 1059 | $ 1482 | good price |
| November | $ 994 | $ 1473 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1225 | $ 1784 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Shanghai
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai range from $573 to $2240. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $574 to $626), 1% at the maximum price (from $2188 to $2240). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1147 to $1199 (5% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Shanghai flight
There are 19 companies that serve Los Angeles from Shanghai airport: Philippine Airlines, China Eastern, United, Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, Viva Macau, Japan Airlines, EVA Air, Delta, Asiana Airlines, Singapore Airlines, ANA, Korean Air, Alaska Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China, China Airlines, Qatar Airways and Hawaiian Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Philippine Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Shanghai route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Shanghai flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 1129 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Shanghai flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $67. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $97.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles departing on a thursday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a thursday for your return date, you will save an average of $102. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $67.
Top prices Los Angeles -Shanghai
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 07-12 to 14-12-2024 | $ 693 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 05-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 811 | layover flight with Frontier Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 06-01 to 13-01-2025 | $ 930 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 03-02 to 11-02-2025 | $ 795 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 07-02 to 19-02-2025 | $ 816 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 11-02 to 18-02-2025 | $ 929 | layover flight with Air China |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 13-02 to 21-02-2025 | $ 759 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 08-03 to 20-03-2025 | $ 938 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 12-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 721 | layover flight with Viva Macau |
| Los Angeles → Shanghai | 11-04 to 25-04-2025 | $ 661 | layover flight with Sichuan Airlines |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Shanghai to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 5 to 6 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 10 to 11 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Shanghai flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 5 to 6 months before departure (it is then on average 1567 $, which is a saving of 149 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 10 to 11 months in advance, you will pay the full price (490 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Shanghai flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1365 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1491), 3 to 4 months ($ 1622), 4 to 5 months ($ 1499), 5 to 6 months ($ 1441) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1140 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1397), 5 to 6 months ($ 1487), 6 to 7 months ($ 1276) |
| March | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1066 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1568), 1 to 2 months ($ 1450), 2 to 3 months ($ 1484), 6 to 7 months ($ 1421), 8 to 9 months ($ 1317), 9 to 10 months ($ 1532), 10 to 11 months ($ 1531) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1312 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1598), 5 to 6 months ($ 1533), 8 to 9 months ($ 1606), 9 to 10 months ($ 1504) |
| May | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1403 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1451), 3 to 4 months ($ 1554), 4 to 5 months ($ 1623) |
| June | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 1689 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1987), 3 to 4 months ($ 1745), 4 to 5 months ($ 1915), 9 to 10 months ($ 1839), 10 to 11 months ($ 1920) |
| July | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1599 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1913), 5 to 6 months ($ 1681), 9 to 10 months ($ 1951), 11 to 12 months ($ 1768) |
| August | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1538 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1889), 3 to 4 months ($ 1709), 6 to 7 months ($ 1933) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1282 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1473), 3 to 4 months ($ 1330), 4 to 5 months ($ 1391), 7 to 8 months ($ 1300), 8 to 9 months ($ 1594) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1272 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1311), 3 to 4 months ($ 1348), 5 to 6 months ($ 1427), 7 to 8 months ($ 1287) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1105 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1460), 4 to 5 months ($ 1143), 6 to 7 months ($ 1180), 7 to 8 months ($ 1379), 8 to 9 months ($ 1439), 9 to 10 months ($ 1216) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1424 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1724), 3 to 4 months ($ 1670), 5 to 6 months ($ 1555), 6 to 7 months ($ 1642), 10 to 11 months ($ 1688) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $50. Conversely, by buying it on a sunday, you may end up paying $61 more.
Los Angeles to Shanghai: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | $ 1762 $644 to $3063 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1498 $753 to $3561 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1132 $759 to $1651 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1119 $660 to $1537 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1145 $661 to $1399 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1688 $1040 to $2098 | fair price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 3083 $1217 to $4954 | very high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 6153 $1313 to $13079 | very high price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 4166 $1050 to $13041 | very high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 2310 $975 to $4915 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1235 $1000 to $1901 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, february, march, april and october are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!