Cheap flights from California to Shanghai from $428

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — SHA
Mar 24 — Mar 311

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Shanghai?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 55 days in advance to save up to 49% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 55 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from California to Shanghai 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,453, or $2,156 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Shanghai?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Shanghai from California. Prices for March average $1,623 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,010. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a March flight can save you 43% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Shanghai (CA - SHA)?

When flying from California to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from California to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between California and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Japan Airlines flights we've found from California to Shanghai. Be sure to come back soon if the deals available don't appeal to you at this time.
Thu 4/412:00 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 25mJapan Airlines
Mon 4/2212:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop35h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,144
Mon 3/251:55 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop30h 50mJapan Airlines
Wed 4/1012:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop35h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,171
Fri 3/2912:50 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 35mJapan Airlines
Mon 4/1512:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop16h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$3,361

Cheap XiamenAir flights from California to Shanghai

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by XiamenAir for the route between California and Shanghai. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on XiamenAir flights traveling from California to Shanghai. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Fri 4/1912:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Sun 5/198:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$796
Fri 4/2612:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Thu 5/308:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/17$803
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Fri 4/2612:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$804
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
2 stops29h 30mXiamenAir
Fri 4/126:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop16h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$815
Wed 4/2412:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Thu 5/238:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/17$819
Wed 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Sun 5/122:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$864
Wed 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Wed 5/159:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$865
Sun 4/1412:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Thu 4/259:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$874
Wed 4/1012:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop31h 25mXiamenAir
Sun 5/192:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/17$880

Cheap California to Shanghai flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Shanghai specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from California to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Fri 4/124:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$725
Wed 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Thu 4/259:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$779
Fri 4/1212:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Mon 5/139:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$785
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Thu 5/3010:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$793
Wed 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Thu 5/29:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$794
Fri 4/1912:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Sun 5/198:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$796
Fri 4/2612:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Thu 5/308:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/17$803
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Fri 4/2612:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$804
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 35mXiamenAir
Fri 5/36:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop16h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/19$805

California to Shanghai 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Shanghai in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from California to Shanghai in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Fri 4/124:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$725
Tue 9/1010:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 05mAir China
Tue 10/87:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop28h 10mAir China
Deal found 3/18$755
Tue 9/1010:50 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops32h 05mAir China
Tue 10/159:05 amSHA - LAX
2 stops26h 25mAir China
Deal found 3/18$755
Wed 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Thu 4/259:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$779
Fri 4/1212:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Mon 5/139:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$785
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Thu 5/3010:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$793
Wed 4/1712:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mXiamenAir
Thu 5/29:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$794
Tue 9/310:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop20h 20mAir China
Tue 10/158:30 amPVG - LAX
2 stops27h 00mAir China
Deal found 3/17$795
Fri 4/1912:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Sun 5/198:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$796

Non-stop flights to Shanghai from California

Discover non-stop flight options from California to Shanghai. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the direct flights traveling from California to Shanghai in the near future. Search for alternative flights from California to Shanghai by utilizing the search form above.
Mon 4/810:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/55:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/19$1,195
Sat 4/2010:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/195:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,220
Tue 4/212:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 4/91:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$1,222
Sat 4/2710:55 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/295:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,222
Thu 4/412:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Tue 4/91:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$1,223
Tue 4/912:30 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 5/301:05 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/18$1,237
Sat 8/3112:55 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/158:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,310
Mon 8/1911:25 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/15:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,313
Thu 9/512:55 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/138:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,318

California to Shanghai flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from California to Shanghai for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Book one of these great deals on flights from California to Shanghai. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Tue 3/2610:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop29h 25mSichuan Airlines
Thu 4/47:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop40h 55mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,069
Tue 3/2610:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop26h 05mSichuan Airlines
Tue 4/23:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,073
Tue 3/2610:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop26h 05mSichuan Airlines
Sun 4/213:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,085
Sun 3/2410:10 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Tue 4/233:10 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop42h 30mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,093
Fri 3/2910:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 4/93:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 05mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,103
Tue 3/2610:50 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/23:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,103
Thu 3/2811:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop30h 05mXiamenAir
Fri 4/122:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$1,104
Mon 3/253:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop28h 00mChina Airlines
Fri 5/1712:05 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop16h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,144
Sun 3/2412:20 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop30h 40mEVA Air
Tue 4/2311:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop34h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 3/18$1,147

One-way flights to Shanghai from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from California to Shanghai can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from California to Shanghai instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Wed 4/1010:15 amSFO - SHA
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$428
Sun 4/2111:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$460
Fri 4/1211:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$463
Sun 4/711:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$464
Fri 4/1911:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$473
Fri 4/512:15 amLAX - PVG
2 stops27h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$475
Wed 4/2412:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$475
Sun 4/1411:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/18$477
Fri 4/1212:15 amLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 45mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/18$477

Find flights from California to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$796 - $1,012

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Fri 4/19

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/19

1 stop26h 30m

$796

San FranciscoShanghai Pu Dong

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Tue 4/9

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/10

1 stop37h 45m

$832

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/16

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/23

1 stop21h 05m

$880

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Fri 4/12

2 stops47h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/12

1 stop21h 25m

$906

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/24

1 stop27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/8

1 stop15h 55m

$940

Los AngelesShanghai Pu Dong

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 4/22

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/21

1 stop37h 45m

$965

San FranciscoShanghai Pu Dong

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Tue 9/10

1 stop23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/8

1 stop19h 50m

$965

San FranciscoShanghai Pu Dong

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Thu 4/4

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/22

1 stop20h 50m

$1,010

San FranciscoShanghai Pu Dong

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/6

1 stop21h 50m

$1,012

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated March 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, XiamenAir and ANA from California to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very good
653 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very good
998 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.4
Very good
1,476 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.4
Very good
1,633 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Overall

8.6

Comfort

8.4

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

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  • Can I find flights from California to Shanghai for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Shanghai for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on XiamenAir for just $796, but on average you can expect to pay $838.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to Shanghai for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from California to Shanghai under $1,200. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to Shanghai is less than $1,302.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Shanghai for under $1,100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Shanghai one-way?

    $460 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Southern, with prices starting from $475 and $478, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Shanghai?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from California to Shanghai?

  • What does LAX to SHA mean?

    LAX and SHA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LAX to SHA refers to a flight route from Los Angeles Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Shanghai

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American AirlinesCheapest$407Average$3,841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air ChinaCheapest$746Average$3,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$758Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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XiamenAirCheapest$817Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,052Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,056Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,057Average$2,026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Hourly flight availability from California to Shanghai

Find hourly flight availability from California to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
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26%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
73%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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