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 $ 1842 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1583 (in february) and $ 2282 (in july), which is a saving of $ 260 or a surplus of $ 440 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1138 to $1193 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday 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

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Data analysis:

By leaving in february, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1583, saving $ 260 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1842). Conversely, july will be the most expensive ($ 2282).

Flight Los Angeles -Shanghai: when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 1257 $ 1791 fair price
February$ 1126 $ 1583 very good price
March$ 1134 $ 1714 good price
April$ 1077 $ 1672 good price
May$ 1199 $ 1790 fair price
June$ 1584 $ 2217 high price
July$ 1656 $ 2282 very high price
August$ 1459 $ 2142 high price
September$ 1155 $ 1718 good price
October$ 1144 $ 1589 good price
November$ 1119 $ 1600 good price
December$ 1461 $ 2001 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

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Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Shanghai range from $758 to $2331. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $759 to $813), 1% at the maximum price (from $2276 to $2331). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1138 to $1193 (6% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Shanghai flight

There are 20 companies that serve Los Angeles from Shanghai airport: China Eastern, Philippine Airlines, United, Cathay Pacific, Viva Macau, Air Canada, Delta, Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, ANA, Turkish Airlines, Air China, Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, Qatar Airways, Hawaiian Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.

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Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, China Eastern was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Shanghai route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

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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 $ 1181 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, Los Angeles -Shanghai flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $68. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $81.

Which day of the week to come back?

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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 $95. Conversely, departing from Shanghai on a friday may cost you an additional $60.

Top prices Los Angeles -Shanghai

Round tripDatesPrice
Los Angeles → Shanghai06-04 to 13-04-2025$ 813 
Los Angeles → Shanghai08-09 to 22-09-2025$ 836 
Los Angeles → Shanghai12-09 to 17-09-2025$ 830 
Los Angeles → Shanghai02-10 to 13-10-2025$ 804 
Los Angeles → Shanghai14-10 to 23-10-2025$ 814 
Los Angeles → Shanghai15-10 to 22-10-2025$ 761 
Los Angeles → Shanghai21-10 to 28-10-2025$ 687 
Los Angeles → Shanghai04-11 to 24-11-2025$ 839 
Los Angeles → Shanghai05-11 to 22-11-2025$ 832 
Los Angeles → Shanghai13-11 to 22-11-2025$ 765 

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 2 to 3 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 tuesday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

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Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Shanghai, it is recommended to buy it 2 to 3 months before departure (it is then on average 1708 $, which is a saving of 134 $ 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 (538 $ 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: 1540 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1738), 2 to 3 months ($ 1551), 3 to 4 months ($ 1704)
February

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1410 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1493), 3 to 4 months ($ 1568), 4 to 5 months ($ 1414), 6 to 7 months ($ 1465)
March

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1380 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1643), 1 to 2 months ($ 1417), 2 to 3 months ($ 1414), 8 to 9 months ($ 1472), 9 to 10 months ($ 1594), 10 to 11 months ($ 1592)
April

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1324 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1628), 4 to 5 months ($ 1664), 5 to 6 months ($ 1598), 9 to 10 months ($ 1655)
May

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 1552 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1569), 3 to 4 months ($ 1601), 4 to 5 months ($ 1694)
June

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1977 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2067), 3 to 4 months ($ 2011), 5 to 6 months ($ 2091), 6 to 7 months ($ 2186), 9 to 10 months ($ 2114), 10 to 11 months ($ 2193)
July

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1842 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 2199), 2 to 3 months ($ 1990), 4 to 5 months ($ 2004), 6 to 7 months ($ 2223), 11 to 12 months ($ 1874)
August

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1778 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1965), 5 to 6 months ($ 2060), 6 to 7 months ($ 1868)
September

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1324 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1718), 2 to 3 months ($ 1589), 3 to 4 months ($ 1383), 4 to 5 months ($ 1447), 6 to 7 months ($ 1447)
October

Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1323 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1511), 3 to 4 months ($ 1462), 5 to 6 months ($ 1484), 7 to 8 months ($ 1366), 8 to 9 months ($ 1556)
November

Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1149 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1254), 6 to 7 months ($ 1227), 7 to 8 months ($ 1448), 8 to 9 months ($ 1530), 9 to 10 months ($ 1331)
December

Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1704 $)

Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1847), 5 to 6 months ($ 1780), 6 to 7 months ($ 1708), 7 to 8 months ($ 1901)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

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Data analysis:

Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Shanghai are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $47. Conversely, by buying it on a friday, you may end up paying $44 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
April 2025$ 1026
$813 to $1195		Find a flight
May 2025$ 1068
$878 to $1336		Find a flight
June 2025$ 1355
$924 to $2380		Find a flight
July 2025$ 1427
$1076 to $2105		Find a flight
August 2025$ 1184
$916 to $1985		Find a flight
September 2025$ 900
$799 to $1100		Find a flight
October 2025$ 898
$687 to $1153		Find a flight
November 2025$ 859
$765 to $922		Find a flight
December 2025$ 1015
$889 to $1301		Find a flight
January 2026$ 1006
$895 to $1118		Find a flight
February 2026$ 950
$890 to $1124		Find a flight

Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, april, may, june, july, august, september, october, november, december, january and february are cheaper to travel to Shanghai. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!

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