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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 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
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 15h 34m 5YCACK MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Hangzhou flights
KIX Osaka 15h 35m CIJL CAGJHU Osaka (KIX) to Hangzhou flights
PEK Beijing 16h 12m CAUAVJT CAGJHU Beijing (PEK) to Hangzhou flights
NRT Narita 16h 20m 5YCIJL CANH Narita (NRT) to Hangzhou flights
TPE Taoyuan 16h 42m ASAVBR BRCAMF Taoyuan (TPE) to Hangzhou flights
SZX Shenzhen 17h 23m 5YCAKD 3UCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Hangzhou flights
XMN Xiamen 17h 41m MF 3UCAHU Xiamen (XMN) to Hangzhou flights
HKG Hong Kong 17h 46m CXDLLA CACXGJ Hong Kong (HKG) to Hangzhou flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 18h 2m CSGCZ 3UAQCA Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Hangzhou flights
ICN Seoul 19h 45m 5YAPZCM CAHOKE Seoul (ICN) to Hangzhou flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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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.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to HGH.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~49h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,419
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → HGH
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Return
HGH → LAX
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
87%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays →

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.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: HGH
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to HGH flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong, Kansai and Beijing Capital.
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 Shanghai Pudong, Kansai and Beijing Capital. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.