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$335+ 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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
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 March 23, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:10 am
LAX
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PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 9/238:35 am
PVG
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LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/20$688
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 9/1411:30 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 10/1410:55 am
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop20h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/20$689
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 11/209:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 12/64:40 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/19$691
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 9/511:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 9/1211:40 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop35h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/23$693
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2511:55 am
LAX
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SHA
1 stop36h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 11/91:35 pm
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop23h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/23$695
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 9/211:30 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 9/2810:55 am
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop35h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/19$696
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/181:00 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop16h 10m
Korean Air
Sun 8/238:50 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop21h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/18$698
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2212:25 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/224:20 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$699
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 10/111:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop24h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 10/84:20 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/23$700
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 11/1111:30 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop25h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 11/246:15 pm
SHA
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LAX
1 stop28h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/22$700
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Mon 11/910:50 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 55m
Korean Air
Fri 11/208:50 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop20h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/22$701
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Fri 8/211:00 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop16h 10m
Korean Air
Tue 9/88:50 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/22$702

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 March 23, 2026.

Round-trip from

$688
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$335
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$864
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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 March 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$724

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 10m

$724

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/2

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$724

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$724

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/16

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/22

6:25 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$735

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

12:40 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/8

1:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

$768

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/27

1:20 pm-10:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

$790

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/26

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$790

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

12:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

6:25 pm-7:35 am

1 stop28h 10m

$824

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/28

10:30 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$840

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Best time to book a flight from California to Shanghai

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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 $454). Flying from California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $803). 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 March 23, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from California to Shanghai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 93% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Shanghai?

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 $991, Korean Air can have you in Shanghai from California in 13h 55m. California and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6467 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?

    $291 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Cathay Pacific. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ANA and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $303 and $328, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 $454). Flying from California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $803). 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 March 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$415Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$514Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$548Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$581Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$585Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$599Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$615Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$752FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$646Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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