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$354+ Cheap flights from California to Shanghai, China

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from California to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 4, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 55mSichuan Airlines
Sun 12/144:40 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/2$677
This Sichuan Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Sichuan Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 55mSichuan Airlines
Fri 12/2611:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop23h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/3$700
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:50 amLAX - PVG
1 stop33h 45mKorean Air
Wed 1/148:50 amPVG - LAX
1 stop15h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 12/3$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/79:10 amLAX - PVG
1 stop32h 55mAsiana Airlines
Sun 12/1411:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/2$710
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:30 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop18h 35mAsiana Airlines
Thu 12/118:25 amPVG - LAX
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/1$713
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:10 amLAX - PVG
1 stop34h 45mAsiana Airlines
Wed 12/108:25 amPVG - LAX
1 stop22h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/2$714
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 40mChina Southern
Thu 1/2211:10 amPVG - SFO
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 12/2$716
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:25 amSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/162:45 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/2$717
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 40mChina Southern
Fri 1/2310:50 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop36h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 12/2$718
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/59:10 amLAX - PVG
1 stop38h 00mAsiana Airlines
Thu 12/188:25 amPVG - LAX
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/4$723
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Sun 1/2510:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop37h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 12/2$731
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/309:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 55mSichuan Airlines
Tue 1/134:40 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/3$733

Find flight deals from California to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$625
(Ovago)

One-way from

$354
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,460
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

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Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

11:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/20

9:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$693

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

1:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$700

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

11:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/24

6:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 30m

$704

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

11:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/26

6:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 30m

$704

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sat 1/17

10:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

11:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$705

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

10:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/30

11:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$705

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

4:50 pm-10:45 am

1 stop32h 55m

$705

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 1/18

10:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/1

8:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

$705

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

10:50 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/15

2:00 pm-1:40 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$705

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Fri 1/16

10:50 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/5

11:20 am-1:40 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$705

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Best time to book a flight from California to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $479). Flying from California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $833). 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 CA to SHA?

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 December 4, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Shanghai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 39% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Shanghai. 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 California to Shanghai?

    For as low as $704, XiamenAir can have you in Shanghai from California in 27h. California and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6485 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $303 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 ANA and Air China, with prices starting from $303 and $337, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from California to Shanghai is Los Angeles - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider Los Angeles - Shanghai Pu Dong or San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Shanghai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Shanghai 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 California to Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $479). Flying from California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $833). 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 California to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Shanghai. 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 December 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$519Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$583Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$585Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$669Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China SouthernCheapest$669Average$996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$673Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$673Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$704Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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