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Flights from Los Angeles to Tianjin

There are no direct flights from Los Angeles to Tianjin. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Shanghai, about 15h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 33m
LAXTSNICN

Los Angeles to Tianjin at a glance

Fastest journey15h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Shanghai

Best ways to fly from Los Angeles to Tianjin

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
LAX Seoul (ICN) TSN
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Air China, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 33m
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2
LAX Shanghai (PVG) TSN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 44m
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3
LAX Xiamen (XMN) TSN
Leg 1: Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Shandong Airlines, Tianjin Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~18h 31m
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4
LAX Chengdu (TFU) TSN
Leg 1: Sichuan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Lucky Air, Okay Airways
One airline, one ticket ~18h 51m
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5
LAX Guangzhou (CAN) TSN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 15m
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6
LAX Shenzhen (SZX) TSN
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: Air China, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 23m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
10,052 km6,242 miles
Journey time
15h 33mestimate
Time difference
+16hTianjin vs Los Angeles
Currency in Tianjin
CNY
Airports
LAX, SNA, BUR → TSN

Flights from Los Angeles to Tianjin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Tianjin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Shanghai and Xiamen. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Tianjin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,052 km.
Where do you change planes between Los Angeles and Tianjin?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Shanghai (PVG), Xiamen (XMN) and Chengdu (TFU). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Los Angeles and Tianjin?
Los Angeles: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) and Hollywood Burbank/Bob Hope Airport (BUR). Tianjin: Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Tianjin?
Tianjin is 16 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

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