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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Shanghaiby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Shanghai by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane LAX - PVG
    14h 11m
    ¥3,116–6,667

  2. Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane plane LAX - HGH
    2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    17h 23m
    ¥2,339–5,896

  3. Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane LAX - SHA
    17h
    ¥3,528–6,874

  4. Fly to Sunan Shuofang International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)plane plane LAX - WUX
    2. Take the train from Wuxi to Shanghai stationtrain train
    18h 16m
    ¥2,870–8,138

  5. Fly to Yiwu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Yiwu Airport (YIW)plane plane LAX - YIW
    2. Take the train from Yiwu to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain train
    23h 16m
    ¥2,467–6,727

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,452.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 11m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Shanghai, China?

China Eastern Airlines, Delta, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) every 4 hours.

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