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

• Earliest: departs at 13:10 and lands at 00:56
• Latest: departs at 20:55 and lands at 08:41.

The flight takes about 11h 46m.

Only Business Class is available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Los Angeles takes 11h 46m, covering 6,467 miles.

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.

Return flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Los Angeles range from £683 to £936, with an average of £805 over the past 12 months. Anything below £683 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £805 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £534 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with £840 for direct.

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

• United Airlines: 86% on time
• Delta: 85% on time
• China Eastern: 78% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 79% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £56–£75 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 Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Los Angeles flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £367, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £36 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

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

Evening 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Los Angeles route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 33m.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Los Angeles. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £720 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £860, a difference of £140.

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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Los Angeles. 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 of 16h 53m, compared to 18h 14m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 18h 37m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Los Angeles is 16 hours behind Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (Pacific Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Hollywood Walk of Fame. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

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

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; 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:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin 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.