Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $32.09. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX): China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The two airports are 6,472 miles (10,415 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines are in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 42 ways to fly it with one stop, through San Francisco, Seoul and Osaka and more.
How many miles PVG to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $32.09–49.79 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 35,000 | $57.09–74.79 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 37,000 | $62.09–378.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 44,000 | $32.09–399.79 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 45,000 | $83.49–101.19 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 51,800 | $52.09–188.59 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Delta Air Lines | 54,000 | $82.49–156.19 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 57,500 | $32.09–49.79 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 62,500 | $32.09–49.79 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 67,000 | $32.09–49.79 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 70,000 | $76.89–94.59 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 75,000 | $32.09–49.79 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PVG to LAX
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book PVG to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
PVG to LAX with one stop
42 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
+4
YP - Via Osaka (KIX)JAL the whole way
+5
- Via Tokyo (NRT)JAL and ANA the whole way
+6+2
- Via Tokyo (HND)JAL and ANA the whole way+4
+2 - Via Seattle (SEA)Delta Air Lines the whole way+2
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
+3 - Via Las Vegas (LAS)Delta Air Lines the whole way+3
- Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Taipei (TPE)EVA Air and China Airlines the whole way
+4
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and 3 more, then Xiamen Airlines+2
- Via Guangzhou (CAN)China Southern Airlines the whole way+5
- Via Shenzhen (SZX)Air China the whole way+3
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Cathay Pacific the whole way
+3 - Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U+43U
PVG to LAX: common questions
How many miles does PVG to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 30,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $32.09. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (35,000), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (37,000) and Emirates Skywards (44,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PVG to LAX?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Shanghai from Los Angeles by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 6,472 miles (10,415 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book PVG to LAX award flights?
21 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus, Virgin Atlantic Flying Club and 13 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Shanghai and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through San Francisco (SFO), Seoul (ICN), Osaka (KIX), Tokyo (NRT) and Tokyo (HND). On 32 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through San Francisco.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.