Shanghai (Minhang) to Los Angeles (SHA–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SHA–LAX has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→LAX | PVG→LAX | HGH→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 86 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | – | 11 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | ~1 | 76 | 3 |
| Flight time | 21h 37m | 10h 36m | 12h 5m |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), 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.
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
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.
SHA–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to LAX
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
SHA to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to LAX is about 21 hours 37 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,490 miles (10,443 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Tokyo Haneda, Xiamen Gaoqi and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) and Hangzhou (HGH).