$490+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to California
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SHA — LAX
Sep 9 — Sep 161
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 10, 2026.
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/163:25 pm -
1 stop41h 35m
Sun 1/39:10 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/9![Vietnam Airlines logo]()
$709
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/183:25 pm -
1 stop41h 35m
Wed 1/69:10 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/6![Vietnam Airlines logo]()
$712
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/63:25 pm -
1 stop41h 35m
Sun 12/69:10 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/10![Vietnam Airlines logo]()
$713
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1411:05 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Thu 9/2412:35 am -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 8/9![China Southern logo]()
$729
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/199:55 pm -
1 stop37h 05m
Tue 10/2711:45 pm -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 8/8![XiamenAir logo]()
$735
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:10 pm -
1 stop41h 45m
Wed 9/2310:50 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 8/9![Vietnam Airlines logo]()
$737
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/114:50 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Wed 9/2311:50 pm -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 8/5![China Southern logo]()
$745
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Mon 9/146:55 am -
1 stop28h 05m
Mon 9/2111:50 pm -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 8/5![China Southern logo]()
$761
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Mon 9/148:50 am -
1 stop26h 10m
Mon 9/2111:50 pm -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 8/7![China Southern logo]()
$761
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/25:35 pm -
1 stop15h 06m
Wed 11/256:10 pm -
1 stop29h 50m
Deal found 8/8![Air Canada logo]()
$780
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/183:55 pm -
1 stop15h 05m
Mon 10/266:10 pm -
1 stop30h 50m
Deal found 8/8![Air Canada logo]()
$782
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Sat 9/1211:50 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 8/5![China Southern logo]()
$785
Best flights from Shanghai to CaliforniaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to California that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/193:25 pm -
1 stop41h 35m
Wed 1/69:10 pm -
1 stop25h 05m
Deal found 8/6![Vietnam Airlines logo]()
$712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/239:30 pm -
1 stop37h 30m
Fri 1/110:25 pm -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 8/7![Air China logo]()
$866
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:10 pm -
1 stop18h 50m
Tue 9/2911:55 pm -
1 stop31h 45m
Deal found 8/7![XiamenAir logo]()
$867
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/28:25 am -
1 stop25h 20m
Wed 9/94:50 pm -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 8/5![ANA logo]()
$917
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/301:05 am -
1 stop31h 35m
Mon 9/2111:00 pm -
1 stop20h 05m
Deal found 8/6![Asiana Airlines logo]()
$980
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Wed 9/169:45 pm -
2 stops37h 55m
Wed 9/236:59 pm -
2 stops24h 21m
Deal found 8/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$996
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/271:10 pm -
1 stop18h 30m
Sat 10/312:50 am -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 8/10![EVA Air logo]()
$1,001
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/161:20 pm -
1 stop24h 20m
Tue 9/2212:20 am -
1 stop29h 35m
Deal found 8/6![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,007
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/258:50 pm -
1 stop36h 10m
Thu 10/812:10 am -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 8/6![China Airlines logo]()
$1,077
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/291:30 pm -
2 stops22h 21m
Mon 11/25:00 am -
2 stops45h 45m
Deal found 8/6![United Airlines logo]()
$1,104
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/316:25 pm -
Nonstop12h 35m
Mon 9/2110:45 pm -
1 stop25h 40m
Deal found 8/9![Delta logo]()
$1,106
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/411:35 pm -
2 stops34h 52m
Tue 12/88:02 am -
2 stops38h 38m
Deal found 8/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,307
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/265:35 pm -
2 stops37h 33m
Sun 11/298:45 am -
2 stops39h 15m
Deal found 8/7![Air Canada logo]()
$1,407
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:10 pm -
1 stop41h 45m
Wed 9/2310:50 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 8/9![Vietnam Airlines logo]()
$737
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sun 9/1312:10 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Thu 9/2411:55 pm -
1 stop23h 50m
Deal found 8/5![XiamenAir logo]()
$871
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Wed 12/239:30 pm -
1 stop37h 30m
Mon 1/410:25 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 8/5![Air China logo]()
$941
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/131:10 pm -
1 stop18h 00m
Wed 9/231:00 am -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 8/5![EVA Air logo]()
$1,001
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/41:20 pm -
1 stop24h 55m
Sat 9/122:00 pm -
1 stop39h 55m
Deal found 8/9![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,007
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/29:10 pm -
1 stop38h 00m
Wed 9/912:30 pm -
Nonstop13h 45m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,096
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:10 pm -
Nonstop12h 10m
Mon 9/2112:55 pm -
Nonstop13h 50m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,105
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/51:20 pm -
1 stop24h 55m
Wed 11/2510:55 pm -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 8/5![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,007
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Wed 9/91:35 pm -
2 stops39h 22m
Tue 9/157:15 am -
2 stops38h 00m
Deal found 8/10![ANA logo]()
$1,180
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/28:10 pm -
Nonstop12h 10m
Wed 9/912:55 pm -
Nonstop13h 50m
Deal found 8/5![United Airlines logo]()
$1,105
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/161:35 pm -
1 stop23h 25m
Sun 1/310:55 pm -
1 stop24h 25m
Deal found 8/8![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,007
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/302:40 am -
2 stops31h 00m
Sat 9/1212:45 am -
2 stops33h 55m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,210
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:10 pm -
Nonstop12h 10m
Sun 9/1312:55 pm -
Nonstop13h 50m
Deal found 8/7![United Airlines logo]()
$1,106
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/61:20 pm -
1 stop24h 55m
Sun 9/132:00 pm -
1 stop31h 05m
Deal found 8/8![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,007
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Sat 12/267:50 pm -
2 stops28h 27m
Sun 1/245:05 pm -
2 stops25h 45m
Deal found 8/6![China Airlines logo]()
$1,418
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2312:10 pm -
1 stop18h 20m
Thu 10/299:36 am -
1 stop18h 09m
Deal found 8/10![Air China logo]()
$1,301
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/311:20 pm -
1 stop24h 15m
Mon 9/2112:25 pm -
1 stop32h 40m
Deal found 8/8![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,007
Last-minute flights from Shanghai to CaliforniaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to California. Data last updated August 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to California. Data last updated August 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:50 pm -
1 stop37h 10m
Sun 9/1311:55 pm -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$805
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/317:20 pm -
1 stop38h 40m
Sun 9/1311:15 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$810
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Mon 8/319:20 pm -
1 stop36h 40m
Tue 9/1510:00 pm -
1 stop21h 20m
Deal found 8/8![Air China logo]()
$818
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/44:35 pm -
1 stop18h 35m
Fri 9/1111:25 pm -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 8/7![Air China logo]()
$841
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/54:50 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Sat 9/1211:50 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 8/5![China Southern logo]()
$785
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:25 am -
1 stop22h 35m
Tue 9/1510:00 pm -
1 stop24h 50m
Deal found 8/10![Air China logo]()
$797
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/111:50 pm -
1 stop21h 10m
Wed 9/2311:50 pm -
1 stop21h 30m
Deal found 8/6![China Southern logo]()
$766
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1411:05 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Thu 9/2412:35 am -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 8/9![China Southern logo]()
$729
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Mon 9/146:55 am -
1 stop28h 05m
Mon 9/2111:50 pm -
1 stop22h 10m
Deal found 8/5![China Southern logo]()
$761
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Mon 9/148:50 am -
1 stop26h 10m
Mon 9/2111:50 pm -
1 stop26h 35m
Deal found 8/7![China Southern logo]()
$761
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/163:10 pm -
1 stop41h 45m
Wed 9/2310:50 pm -
1 stop22h 50m
Deal found 8/9![Vietnam Airlines logo]()
$737
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:50 am -
1 stop24h 10m
Sun 9/2711:50 pm -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 8/6![China Southern logo]()
$840
One-way flights from Shanghai to CaliforniaSearch for one-way flight options from Shanghai to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 10, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Thu 11/1911:35 am -
2 stops22h 21m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$490
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Wed 9/91:05 am -
2 stops37h 19m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$490
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Wed 9/91:05 am -
2 stops32h 40m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$490
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Fri 11/201:10 pm -
2 stops22h 53m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$492
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Thu 11/1211:35 am -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$492
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Thu 11/196:15 pm -
2 stops44h 49m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$500
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Sun 11/16:15 pm -
2 stops42h 48m
Deal found 8/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$500
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
Wed 11/46:15 pm -
2 stops38h 50m
Deal found 8/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$500
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Thu 11/126:15 pm -
2 stops38h 50m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$502
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
Thu 9/178:50 am -
2 stops24h 56m
Deal found 8/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$517
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/106:25 pm -
2 stops31h 12m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$518
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/610:10 pm -
2 stops60h 50m
Deal found 8/8![XiamenAir logo]()
$519
Find flight deals from Shanghai to California
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Shanghai to California flight deals. Data was last updated August 10, 2026.
Round-trip from | $709 (Vietnam Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $490 (oojo) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | December |
Average price | $996 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 August 10, 2026.
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Fly from
Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ShanghaiSan Francisco
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SFO San Francisco
PVGSFO
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 12/19
3:25 pm-5:00 pm
1 stop41h 35m
San Francisco
Wed 1/6
9:10 pm-2:15 pm
1 stop25h 05m
$712
ShanghaiSan Francisco
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SFO San Francisco
PVGSFO
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 9/16
3:10 pm-5:55 pm
1 stop41h 45m
San Francisco
Wed 9/23
10:50 pm-12:40 pm
1 stop22h 50m
$737
ShanghaiLos Angeles
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles
SHALAX
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 12/23
9:30 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop37h 30m
Los Angeles
Fri 1/1
10:25 pm-1:55 pm
1 stop23h 30m
$866
ShanghaiLos Angeles
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles
SHALAX
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 9/22
4:10 pm-8:00 pm
1 stop18h 50m
Los Angeles
Tue 9/29
11:55 pm-10:40 pm
1 stop31h 45m
$867
ShanghaiLos Angeles
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles
SHALAX
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 9/13
12:10 pm-8:00 pm
1 stop22h 50m
Los Angeles
Thu 9/24
11:55 pm-2:45 pm
1 stop23h 50m
$871
ShanghaiLos Angeles
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LAX Los Angeles
PVGLAX
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 9/2
8:25 am-6:45 pm
1 stop25h 20m
Los Angeles
Wed 9/9
4:50 pm-12:45 am
1 stop16h 55m
$917
ShanghaiLos Angeles
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - LAX Los Angeles
SHALAX
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 12/23
9:30 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop37h 30m
Los Angeles
Mon 1/4
10:25 pm-9:55 am
1 stop19h 30m
$941
ShanghaiLos Angeles
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LAX Los Angeles
PVGLAX
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 8/30
1:05 am-5:40 pm
1 stop31h 35m
Los Angeles
Mon 9/21
11:00 pm-10:05 am
1 stop20h 05m
$980
ShanghaiSan Francisco
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco
SHASFO
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 9/16
9:45 pm-8:40 pm
2 stops37h 55m
San Francisco
Wed 9/23
6:59 pm-10:20 am
2 stops24h 21m
$996
ShanghaiLos Angeles
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - LAX Los Angeles
PVGLAX
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 9/27
1:10 pm-4:40 pm
1 stop18h 30m
Los Angeles
Sat 10/3
12:50 am-12:05 pm
1 stop20h 15m
$1,001
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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to California
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to California?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to California (average of $855). Flying from Shanghai to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,210). 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 Shanghai 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 August 10, 2026.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to California in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 29% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai to California?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Shanghai to California flights typically cost between $627 and $1,788 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $735 on XiamenAir (Oct 19-Oct 27).
How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai to California?
The price you pay for your flight from Shanghai to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 90 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to California?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Shanghai to California. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings 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 August 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Shanghai to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.5
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJacqueline,Aug 2025
ICN - SEA
Boarding
8.5
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJacqueline,Aug 2025
ICN - SEA
Boarding
8.5
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJacqueline,Aug 2025
ICN - SEA
Boarding
8.5
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJacqueline,Aug 2025
ICN - SEA
Boarding
8.5
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJacqueline,Aug 2025
ICN - SEA
Boarding
8.5
Entertainment
8.2
Food
8.1
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentJacqueline,Aug 2025
ICN - SEA
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$410 | Average$957 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$478 | Average$947 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$550 | Average$767 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$572 | Average$614 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$595 | Average$1,060 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$620 | Average$758 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$625 | Average$1,296 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$674 | Average$769 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$685 | Average$798 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$708 | Average$797 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% |