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Airports in Shanghai
The primary international airport serving the city of Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The airport is located about 20 miles east of the downtown area. Travelers looking for discount flights from Shanghai can search Orbitz.com for airlines departing from the airport. These include Aeromexico, Air Canada, Air China, Air France, Air India, American Airlines, and British Airways.
Parking at the Shanghai Airport
There are 218 parking spaces available at the airport. Off-site parking is also available and many parking lots offer buses or shuttle vans to the airport. Airport parking fees vary based upon the size of the car and the number of hours parked. Mini-type cars begin at 10 RMB for the first hour. Big-sized cars begin at 20 RMB for the first hour.
Transportation to the Shanghai Airport
Travelers departing from the Shanghai Airport can choose to take the Shanghai Maglev Train. The journey takes about eight minutes, and trains depart every 15 minutes. The cost of a standard ticket is usually 50 RMB. Other transportation options include the Shanghai Metro Line 2 for a cost of between 3 RMB and 10 RMB. The airport also operates its own bus line. Fees range between 2 RMB and 22 RMB based on distance.
Restaurants at the Shanghai Airport
Travelers looking to find a snack or breakfast before their flight from Shanghai can choose from a number of establishments. Two of the most well-known restaurants in the airport are Hong Fangzi Western Food Restaurant and Canglang Ting Restaurant. Travelers can find cheap flights from Shanghai quickly by searching Orbitz.com prior to traveling.
Los Angeles International Airport
Los Angeles is a popular destination for travel. Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights to Los Angeles. The site features a search engine that looks at a variety of major airlines to locate low cost airfares. The Los Angeles International Airport sits 15 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles on World Way. Many airlines service the Los Angeles Airport, including US Airways, Southwest, Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, Delta and Continental. Orbitz.com can help travelers book the best deals.
Transportation from the Los Angeles International Airport
Travelers have a variety of options for ground transportation from the airport. The LAX shuttle offers transport to most major hotels in the area for a small charge. Public buses and light rail systems charge a flat fee depending on the destination. Rental cars can be obtained through Orbitz.com at discount prices, and taxis offer metered services throughout the city.
Weather in Los Angeles
Los Angeles boasts very mild climate year-round. Winter temperatures rarely go below 50°F. Summers average temperatures stay around 85°F.
Los Angeles Attractions
Los Angeles offers its visitors a wide variety of things to do. The Getty Center museum displays famous pieces by Van Gogh, Monet and Cezanne and features a botanical garden with flowers from the region. The Walt Disney concert hall provides symphonies and musical concerts throughout the year. The concert hall also houses a theater for dramatic productions. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles features a dinosaur hall with three t-rex specimens and other dinosaur exhibits. Orbitz.com can help travelers locate the top sales on area attractions and cheap flights to Los Angeles, which is great for the budget traveler.
Cheap flights from Shanghai to Los Angeles
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June
Cheapest weekend flights in June from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Jun 6 | Shanghai (PVG) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Korean Air
|
$1,203 |
| Return Mon, Jun 10 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Shanghai (PVG) |
Korean Air |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Mon, Jun 17 | Shanghai (PVG) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
United Airlines
|
$969 |
| Return Thu, Jul 25 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Shanghai (PVG) |
United Airlines |
Best one-week trip in June from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Jun 14 | Shanghai (PVG) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
United Airlines
|
$1,124 |
| Return Fri, Jun 21 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Shanghai (PVG) |
United Airlines |
July
Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Jul 4 | Shanghai (PVG) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Japan Airlines
|
$1,398 |
| Return Thu, Jul 25 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Shanghai (PVG) |
Japan Airlines |
Best one-week trip in July from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Jul 2 | Shanghai (PVG) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Japan Airlines
|
$1,398 |
| Return Tue, Jul 9 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Shanghai (PVG) |
Japan Airlines |
August
Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Aug 30 | Shanghai (PVG) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
Asiana Airlines
|
$1,225 |
| Return Sat, Sep 14 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Shanghai (PVG) |
Asiana Airlines |
Best one-week trip in August from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Aug 13 | Shanghai (PVG) | Los Angeles (LAX) |
All Nippon Airways
|
$1,490 |
| Return Tue, Aug 20 | Los Angeles (LAX) | Shanghai (PVG) |
All Nippon Airways |
Airports in Shanghai , CN
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Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Distance from City Center: 19.9 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from PVG to LAX
Terminal Carriers Terminal 2 Air China, American Airlines, United Airlines -
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Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Distance from City Center: 7.7 miles
Airports in Los Angeles CA, US
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1
Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX)
Distance from City Center: 11.7 miles
Terminals and carriers for flights from SHA to LAX
Terminal Carriers Terminal 6 Air China, United Airlines Terminal B American Airlines
Aircraft Options
Aircraft options between Shanghai and Los Angeles
| Equipment | Carrier |
|---|---|
| Boeing 777 | American Airlines, Air China, United Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 3 direct flights are operating from Shanghai to Los Angeles today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 11h 40m.
- Air China flight 7211 (3:10 PM GMT, Boeing 777) is today's earliest available flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
- American Airlines flight 182 (4:35 PM GMT, Boeing 777) is today's latest available flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles.
- Today's shortest direct flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (American Airlines flight 182, Boeing 777) takes 11h 40m.
- Today's longest direct flight from Shanghai to Los Angeles (American Airlines flight 182, Boeing 777) takes 11h 40m.
- Flights from Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Los Angeles Airport, El Segundo (LAX) are available for this route.
Cheap airline tickets from Shanghai to Los Angeles
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
China Southern Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Wed, Dec 18 - Wed, Jan 8 | $1,012 |
|
United Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Thu, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 7 | $1,117 |
Delta Air Lines
| SHA | LAX | Tue, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 17 | $1,190 |
Air China
| SHA | LAX | Sat, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 20 | $1,191 |
|
Japan Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Tue, Jun 18 - Tue, Jun 25 | $1,198 |
|
Korean Air
| SHA | LAX | Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2 | $1,203 |
American Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Tue, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 17 | $1,205 |
|
Asiana Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Tue, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 11 | $1,225 |
Air Canada
| SHA | LAX | Fri, Jun 14 - Sat, Jul 13 | $1,258 |
China Eastern Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Wed, Oct 30 - Fri, Nov 8 | $1,288 |
|
All Nippon Airways
| SHA | LAX | Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 31 | $1,327 |
Philippine Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Thu, Oct 31 - Thu, Nov 7 | $1,554 |
China Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Wed, Dec 18 - Wed, Jan 8 | $1,763 |
Emirates
| SHA | LAX | Mon, Jun 24 - Mon, Jul 1 | $1,837 |
Aeroflot Russian Airlines
| SHA | LAX | Fri, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 14 | $2,691 |
British Airways
| SHA | LAX | Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jul 10 | $2,824 |
Air France
| SHA | LAX | Tue, Jun 25 - Tue, Jul 2 | $2,990 |
AeroMexico
| SHA | LAX | Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 18 | $3,043 |
Cathay Pacific
| SHA | LAX | Thu, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 18 | $3,403 |
Finnair
| SHA | LAX | Thu, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 20 | $3,828 |
Daily flight schedule for Sun, May 19, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| Air China | CA7211 | PVG | 8:10 PM | LAX | 4:50 PM | 777 | 11hr 40min |
| United Airlines | UA878 | PVG | 8:10 PM | LAX | 4:50 PM | 777 | 11hr 40min |
| American Airlines | AA182 | PVG | 9:35 PM | LAX | 6:15 PM | 777 | 11hr 40min |
