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$427+ 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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Jun 5 — Jun 121
Fri 6/5
Fri 6/12
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 May 6, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2411:20 pm
SFO
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PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 9/61:10 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/2$792
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/311:20 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 12/78:25 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop21h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/2$793
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 8/1911:20 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 9/41:10 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$795
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/512:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Korean Air
Tue 9/158:50 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/3$798
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Tue 11/39:10 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop38h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 11/124:25 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/2$801
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/110:10 am
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop32h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 9/2210:55 am
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop35h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/3$801
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/510:10 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop34h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 9/261:10 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop33h 40m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/4$803
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3011:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop21h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 11/2311:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/3$803
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1711:00 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop21h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 12/1711:35 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop35h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/4$804
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1710:10 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 11/64:25 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/3$805
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/151:20 pm
LAX
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SHA
1 stop31h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/61:20 pm
SHA
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LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/4$805
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2011:55 pm
LAX
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SHA
1 stop21h 55m
XiamenAir
Tue 11/1010:10 am
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop24h 50m
XiamenAir
Deal found 5/1$806

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 May 6, 2026.

Round-trip from

$792
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$427
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,301
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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 May 6, 2026.
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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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - PVG

SJCPVG

San Jose

Wed 9/16

10:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

11:40 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,026

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 7/22

3:32 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/25

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,030

OntarioShanghai

ONT - SHA

ONTSHA

Ontario

Wed 9/9

3:12 pm-9:45 am

2 stops51h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/31

6:15 pm-11:39 pm

2 stops44h 24m

$1,095

OaklandShanghai

OAK - SHA

OAKSHA

Oakland

Sat 9/26

7:49 pm-9:45 am

2 stops46h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

10:55 am-6:33 pm

2 stops22h 38m

$1,146

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sat 9/26

7:43 pm-9:45 am

2 stops47h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

10:55 am-10:53 pm

2 stops26h 58m

$1,146

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Tue 8/25

7:43 pm-9:45 am

2 stops47h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

10:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,146

OntarioShanghai

ONT - SHA

ONTSHA

Ontario

Sun 8/23

7:57 pm-9:45 am

2 stops46h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

10:55 am-7:03 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$1,149

OntarioShanghai

ONT - PVG

ONTPVG

Ontario

Sat 9/12

12:10 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/11

12:35 am-6:00 pm

2 stops32h 25m

$1,174

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 7/18

3:32 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/29

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$1,230

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sat 5/9

3:53 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop35h 25m

$1,255

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Shanghai?

The best time to book flights from California to Shanghai is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $827). Flying from California to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,656). 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 May 6, 2026.

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.

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 $1,305, Korean Air can have you in Shanghai from California in 19h 05m. California and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6496 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?

    $154 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and ANA, with prices starting from $296 and $303, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $827). Flying from California to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,656). 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 May 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$198Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$349Average$672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$415Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$506Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$553Average$1,136FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$566Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$585Average$1,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$589Average$789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
XiamenAirCheapest$645Average$749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%

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