Shanghai to Los Angeles Flight Tickets
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Shanghai has 2 airports, while Los Angeles has 4 airports. Compare flights between all airports to find the best deal.
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Shanghai and Los Angeles - Airport Transportation
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro Line 2: You can reach the airport in 20 minutes by taking Metro Line 2 from stations like People's Square or Nanjing Road in the city center. Services run every few minutes and operate from 05:30 AM to 11:30 PM.
Metro Line 10: You can reach the airport in 25-30 minutes by taking Line 10 from central areas like Xintiandi. The frequency and hours are the same, with services running from 06:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Bus 941: You can reach the airport in 40-50 minutes by taking bus 941 from stops near People's Square. Buses run every 15-30 minutes and operate between 06:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
Taxi: To go to the airport from the city center, you can call a taxi from street stands or using the Didi app. The journey may take 20-40 minutes depending on traffic, and taxis are available 24/7.
Car Rental: You can rent a car from several locations in the city center and reach the airport with your own vehicle. This option is ideal for passengers seeking comfort and convenience.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
How to Get to the Airport
Metro/Train: From the People's Square station in the city center, you can take Metro Line 2 to reach Pudong Airport in approximately 75 minutes. Services run every 10-15 minutes and operate between 06:00-23:30.
Bus: The Line 9 bus route operates from the south square of Xinzhuang Metro to the airport. The travel time is approximately 60-70 minutes. Buses run every 30-60 minutes.
Shuttle: Airport shuttle services departing from the Jingan Temple area reach the airport in about 60 minutes. Services run every 30-60 minutes and operate between 07:00-23:00.
Taxi: You can take a taxi from People's Square in the city center to reach Pudong Airport in 32-50 minutes. The duration may vary depending on traffic, and taxis operate 24 hours a day.
Private Car or Transfer: You can arrange a private car or transfer service from the city center to comfortably reach the airport. Private cars make your journey more comfortable and allow you to personalize your route.
John Wayne Airport (SNA)
From Airport to City Center
Metro/Train: From John Wayne Airport, you can take the OCTA bus Line 400 to Tustin Metrolink Station, then continue with the Metrolink OC Line train to Los Angeles Union Station. The total travel time is approximately 151 minutes. Services run every 3 hours and operate during weekday daytime hours.
Bus: From the airport, you can take the OCTA bus Line 43 from the Harbor-Macarthur stop to Fullerton Transportation Center. From there, you can continue to the city center with the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train or Metro 460. The travel time is approximately 190-210 minutes. Services run every 15-30 minutes and operate during daytime hours.
Shuttle: You can reach downtown Los Angeles directly using services like Prime Time Shuttle or Karmel Connect from the shuttle areas at the airport terminal exits. Travel time varies between 45-75 minutes depending on traffic. Services operate on-demand (reservation required) and are available 24/7.
Taxi: You can take a taxi from the taxi stands at the airport terminal exits to reach the city center. Travel time varies between 40-60 minutes depending on traffic. Taxis are available at all hours.
Car Rental: You can rent a car from various rental companies located at the terminal to reach the city center. This option offers more flexible transportation and the travel time is approximately 40 minutes.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
From Airport to City Center
Metro (C Line and K Line): You can reach the Aviation/LAX Metro Transit Center station with the free Metro Connector bus from the airport terminals. From here, a connection to the city center is provided via the C Line (green line) or K Line. The total travel time is approximately 59 minutes. Metro services operate from 4:00 AM to 12:00 AM.
FlyAway Bus: You can board at the blue FlyAway marked stop in the inner lane of LAX terminals. The bus runs directly to Union Station (downtown) and Van Nuys. The travel time to Union Station varies between approximately 35-60 minutes. Services run every 30 minutes and extend from 5:40 AM to 1:00 AM.
Taxi: Official taxi stands are located outside the airport terminals. The travel time to the city center (central areas like Union Station, Chinatown) is between 26-30 minutes. Taxi services operate 24 hours uninterrupted.
Private Driver Services (Town Car/Shuttle): You can book private vehicle services in advance from the airport. The travel time is approximately 26-27 minutes. These services are available continuously (24 hours).
Ride-Share Applications (Uber, Lyft): You can go to the free LAXit area from the terminals. It is a 3-minute walk from Terminal 1 and an 8-minute walk from Terminals 2 and 7. You can request a vehicle through the applications.