Shanghai (Pudong) to Los Angeles (PVG–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–LAX is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Southern Airlines, United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 6,472 miles in approximately 10h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 11 | 77F, 77L | 10h30-12h | – | SkyTeam | – |
| UA United Airlines Also: CA | 8 | 789 | 11h49-11h55 | – | Star Alliance | CA |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 77W | 11h55 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CSG CSG | 3 | 77L | 10h49-11h01 | – | – | – |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 3 | 359 | 11h43 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→LAX | SHA→LAX | HGH→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 78 | – | 3 |
| Flight time | 10h 1m | 14h 20m | 11h 11m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3:00 AM in Los Angeles.
Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
PVG–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to LAX
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from CSG, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines and United Airlines. With 78 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to LAX ranges from 10 hours 1 minutes to 12 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,472 miles (10,415 km). There are approximately 78 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 151 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CAE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA) and Hangzhou (HGH).