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$338+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to California

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 12/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
nov. 27 — dic. 41
jue. 11/27
jue. 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/49:05 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 55mAir China
mar. 1/138:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/28$567
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/228:40 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 20mAir China
mar. 12/308:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/28$593
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/158:40 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 20mAir China
mar. 12/308:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/28$596
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/239:05 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 55mAir China
mar. 1/68:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/28$622
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/189:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 30mAir China
mar. 12/308:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/28$626
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/212:00 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop21h 00mAir China
vie. 11/2810:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/28$635
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/239:05 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 55mAir China
mar. 12/308:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop25h 15mAir China
Deal found 10/25$649
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/1111:40 amSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 20mAir China
lun. 11/2410:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/27$667
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 10/2711:40 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 35mAir China
lun. 11/1010:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop24h 35mAir China
Deal found 10/26$669
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/129:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 15mXiamenAir
dom. 11/2310:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/27$670
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/119:05 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 55mAir China
mar. 11/258:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/27$674
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/1210:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop36h 30mAir China
mar. 11/258:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Deal found 10/27$683

Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hongqiao Intl to California flight deals. Data was last updated octubre 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$593
(Air China)

One-way from

$338
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$996
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 12/15

8:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Los Angeles

mar. 12/30

8:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

$596

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 12/23

9:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Los Angeles

mar. 1/6

8:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

$622

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 12/19

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Los Angeles

mar. 12/30

8:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

$626

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 12/15

8:40 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 20m

Los Angeles

vie. 1/2

10:25 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 30m

$692

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/23

12:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 50m

Los Angeles

dom. 11/30

10:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops23h 05m

$703

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 12/23

1:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

mar. 1/13

9:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/23

10:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Los Angeles

dom. 12/7

9:15 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 12/3

1:35 pm-9:15 am

1 stop35h 40m

Los Angeles

mar. 12/9

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 11/10

10:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop38h 25m

Los Angeles

lun. 12/8

9:15 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$713

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 12/21

10:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Los Angeles

lun. 12/29

9:15 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$714

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Hongqiao Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California (average of $552). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $848). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 48% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hongqiao Intl to California. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated octubre 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,155 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California?

    Air China, XiamenAir, and Cathay Pacific can get you from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California in just under 22h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 30m. The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California is about 6485 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $338. Users have also found prices from $428 and $659 on Cathay Pacific and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Los Angeles or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Jose as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Hongqiao Intl to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Hongqiao Intl to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Hongqiao Intl to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California (average of $552). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $848). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated octubre 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$550Average$603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$564Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$605Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$620Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$633Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
XiamenAirCheapest$635Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$649Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$708Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$709Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$825Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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