Los Angeles to Hangzhou (LAX–HGH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 18 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between LAX and HGH. Nearest airports to LAX with scheduled service: Jack Northrop Field Hawthorne Municipal Airport (HHR, 4 mi) · Long Beach International Airport (LGB, 17 mi) · Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR, 18 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
KIX Osaka 15h 53m CIJLQR → CAGJHU Osaka (KIX) to Hangzhou flights
PEK Beijing 16h CAUA → CAGJHU Beijing (PEK) to Hangzhou flights
TPE Taoyuan 16h ASAVBR → BRCAMF Taoyuan (TPE) to Hangzhou flights
XMN Xiamen 16h 43m 5YMF → 3UCAHU Xiamen (XMN) to Hangzhou flights
NRT Narita 16h 45m 5YCIJL → CANH Narita (NRT) to Hangzhou flights
HKG Hong Kong 18h 3m 5YAACX → CACXGJ Hong Kong (HKG) to Hangzhou flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 18h 20m CSGCZ → 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Hangzhou flights
SZX Shenzhen 18h 24m CAKDO3 → 3UCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Hangzhou flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 19h 5m 5YCACK → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Hangzhou flights
ICN Seoul 21h 19m 5YAPZCM → CAHOKE Seoul (ICN) to Hangzhou flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Los Angeles to Hangzhou
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+15h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between LAX and HGH, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to HGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
KIX ~15h 53m PEK ~16h 0m TPE ~16h 0m XMN ~16h 43m NRT ~16h 45m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,387
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → HGH
82%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
82%
Return
HGH → LAX
97%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
97%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+15h
Hangzhou is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · HGH: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 AM (next day) in Hangzhou.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders can enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days under a temporary policy running through December 31, 2026. This covers tourism, business visits, and transit. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.

For stays beyond 30 days, a standard visa from a Chinese embassy or consulate is required before departure. Separate 144-hour and 72-hour visa-free transit programs exist at select airports for travelers continuing to a third country.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to LAX

FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.

Getting from HGH

Metro Line 7 connects the airport to the city. Transfer to Line 1 or Line 2 for most central destinations including the West Lake area; total journey 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). Operating hours: 6am to 11pm.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥70–110 (metered). DiDi ride-hailing is cheaper and convenient. Airport shuttle coaches (¥20–30) run fixed routes to major hotels. Car rental is available at the terminal. Hangzhou is a 45-minute high-speed train from Shanghai Hongqiao if connecting overland.

Hangzhou Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and extremely humid (30–38°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall June through September. Thunderstorms and the Meiyu (plum rain) season in June cause regular delays. Typhoons from the South China Sea occasionally affect the region in August–September.

Winters are cold but rarely severe (0–8°C) with occasional frost and light snow. Spring (April–May) is rainy and foggy, which can reduce runway visibility. October and November are the most pleasant and reliable for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LAX–HGH Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Hangzhou route.
Route details
Time difference+15 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LAX
Full nameLos Angeles International Airport
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: HGH
Full nameHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to HGH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kansai, Beijing Capital and Taiwan Taoyuan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to HGH and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Hangzhou is 15 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from HGH to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kansai, Beijing Capital and Taiwan Taoyuan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.