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$438+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Santa Ana, CA (SNA)

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 2/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SNA
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Santa Ana

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Santa Ana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
PVG
-
SNA
2 stops36h 34m
United Airlines
Sat 4/47:04 pm
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop31h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$873
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/158:05 pm
PVG
-
SNA
2 stops27h 30m
EVA Air
Sun 4/267:50 pm
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops31h 35m
EVA Air
Deal found 2/2$1,292
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 6/177:50 pm
PVG
-
SNA
2 stops27h 49m
China Airlines
Tue 7/78:43 pm
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops30h 52m
China Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,413
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 3/312:05 pm
PVG
-
SNA
2 stops39h 06m
China Airlines
Tue 3/245:20 pm
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops26h 30m
China Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,418
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 7/1412:10 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop14h 42m
United Airlines
Sun 8/92:54 pm
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop35h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,419
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 7/1312:10 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop35h 21m
United Airlines
Fri 8/147:00 pm
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops31h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,426
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 7/143:55 pm
PVG
-
SNA
2 stops38h 13m
Air Canada
Sat 8/157:00 pm
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops52h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$1,456
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 7/153:55 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop35h 28m
Air Canada
Thu 8/131:15 pm
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/1$1,457
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/171:30 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop14h 48m
Air China
Tue 2/2410:05 am
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Deal found 2/1$1,468
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 4/712:10 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop15h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 4/76:39 pm
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops32h 06m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,471
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Wed 7/1512:25 pm
SHA
-
SNA
2 stops38h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/121:15 pm
SNA
-
SHA
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,953

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Santa Ana

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Santa Ana (SNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$873
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$438
(KAYAK)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$964
From Shanghai to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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One-way flight from Shanghai to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana that are best for you.

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ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

8:10 pm-2:08 pm

2 stops32h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/4

6:39 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop31h 46m

$873

ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

12:05 pm-11:11 am

2 stops39h 06m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/24

5:20 pm-10:50 am

2 stops26h 30m

$1,418

ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/16

12:10 pm-11:52 am

1 stop14h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/10

5:59 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop32h 26m

$1,419

ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/16

12:10 pm-11:52 am

1 stop14h 42m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 8/11

11:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

$1,419

ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/13

12:10 pm-8:31 am

1 stop35h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/10

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,419

ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/14

8:10 pm-8:31 am

2 stops27h 21m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/9

5:59 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop32h 26m

$1,419

ShanghaiSanta Ana

SHA - SNA

SHASNA

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/15

12:25 pm-12:23 pm

2 stops38h 58m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/12

1:15 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 20m

$1,953

ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/16

12:10 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$478

ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

8:10 pm-6:28 pm

2 stops37h 18m

$478

ShanghaiSanta Ana

PVG - SNA

PVGSNA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/14

12:10 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$478

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to Santa Ana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Santa Ana, California?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Santa Ana, California (average of $438). Flying from Shanghai to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $794). 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.

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Santa Ana from Shanghai?

    Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA), located 4.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana. 0 airlines have flights to J. Wayne/Orange Cnty from Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Santa Ana, California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to Santa Ana, California in 32h 58m. Fly via United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Shanghai and Santa Ana, California is about 6503 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Santa Ana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Santa Ana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Santa Ana 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 to Santa Ana, California?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Santa Ana, California (average of $438). Flying from Shanghai to Santa Ana, California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $794). 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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