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$350+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$706
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$350
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,061
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 August 14, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/211:05 amSFO - SHA
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 8/261:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/14$712
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:05 amSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 8/257:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/14$712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/91:05 amSFO - SHA
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/251:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$713
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 8/281:05 amSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/217:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/14$713
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1111:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Mon 10/274:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir China
Deal found 8/13$714
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 9/1111:25 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 35mAir China
Mon 9/224:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 35mAir China
Deal found 8/14$714
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Thu 8/281:40 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop31h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/61:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/14$715
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/221:40 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/292:30 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$715
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/101:05 amSFO - SHA
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/241:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop19h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$716
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2410:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 25mChina Southern
Sun 12/710:50 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 8/14$716
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/2410:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop22h 15mChina Southern
Sun 12/71:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop20h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 8/14$716
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:05 amSFO - PVG
1 stop31h 05mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/287:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop37h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$716

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 14, 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

Mon 9/22

11:25 pm-10:00 am

1 stop19h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/2

5:30 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$714

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

10:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/7

3:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$716

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

11:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

9:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop36h 40m

$716

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

11:50 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/16

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$723

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

11:50 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/19

10:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$723

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 12/6

10:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/27

11:50 am-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$723

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

10:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 12/27

4:50 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$723

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

1:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$724

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 9/4

11:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/13

9:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$729

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

12:20 am-8:55 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/25

1:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$730

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $1,119). 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 August 14, 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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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Shanghai one-way?

    $350 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 XiamenAir and Air China, with prices starting from $350 and $351, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $1,119). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$539Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$675Average$1,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air ChinaCheapest$677Average$1,035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$708Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$710Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$713Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$724Average$1,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$806Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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