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$352+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$680
(Air China)

One-way from

$352
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$903
From California to Shanghai
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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 septiembre 15, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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. 9/2211:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 50mAir China
lun. 10/209:15 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop36h 45mAir China
Deal found 9/12$680
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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. 9/3010:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop25h 25mAir China
lun. 10/134:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 35mAir China
Deal found 9/14$680
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
dom. 10/2611:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
mar. 11/112:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/14$683
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
dom. 10/2610:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 45mSichuan Airlines
dom. 11/234:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$685
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
dom. 9/2111:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
mar. 10/213:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop20h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/13$688
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
dom. 11/910:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/157:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$689
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
dom. 9/2811:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
jue. 10/162:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 9/14$690
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
dom. 9/2811:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
mar. 10/143:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop20h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 9/13$691
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
sáb. 9/2711:10 pmONT - PVG
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/178:55 amPVG - ONT
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$691
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
lun. 11/1010:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/1812:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$691
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
lun. 11/1010:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/239:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$692
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2211:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 35mAir China
dom. 10/58:55 amSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 05mAir China
Deal found 9/13$692

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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 septiembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

jue. 11/20

10:45 pm-10:40 am

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 12/20

9:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$690

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

lun. 9/22

11:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 10/5

8:25 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$705

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

jue. 9/25

11:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 10/10

8:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$745

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

mié. 10/1

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 12/9

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$746

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

jue. 9/25

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 12/7

10:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$746

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

mié. 10/1

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 12/8

10:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

$746

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

lun. 11/17

11:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 11/23

10:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$746

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

dom. 9/28

12:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 12/8

10:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

$746

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

lun. 10/27

12:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

dom. 12/7

10:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$746

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

mié. 9/24

11:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 10/16

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$796

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.

When flying from California to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 $705, XiamenAir can have you in Shanghai from California in 19h 35m. 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?

    $354 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Philippine Airlines and China Eastern, with prices starting from $387 and $438, 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 San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Los Angeles - 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $1,090). Flying from California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$534Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$597Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$638Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$673Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$673Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$675Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
China EasternCheapest$708Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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