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$439+ Cheap flights from California to Shanghai, China

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LAX — SHA
Jul 7 — Jul 141
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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 July 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$776
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$439
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,378
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 July 2, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/3011:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mChina Southern
Mon 8/184:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$777
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/228:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$778
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 05mXiamenAir
Mon 10/139:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/1$778
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1611:50 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops54h 10mChina Southern
Wed 7/306:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$779
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sun 7/611:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sun 8/313:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop20h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 6/30$782
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 9/1610:00 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops32h 55mAir China
Mon 12/85:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 30mAir China
Deal found 6/30$793
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 8/711:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Tue 8/261:05 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop20h 55mAir China
Deal found 6/30$796
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/281:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 9/2012:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/30$808
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 9/1712:30 amLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/51:20 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/30$821
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2912:40 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/118:25 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/30$827
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/511:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 00mAsiana Airlines
Mon 9/226:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop28h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/1$839
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 11/2011:25 amSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/221:35 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/30$875

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 July 2, 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

Wed 7/30

11:50 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/18

4:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$777

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Fri 8/15

11:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/22

8:35 am-10:20 am

1 stop16h 45m

$778

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

11:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

9:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$778

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 7/16

11:50 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops54h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/30

6:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$779

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

11:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/24

3:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$782

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

10:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/8

5:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$793

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

11:25 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/26

1:05 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$796

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

1:25 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

12:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$808

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 9/17

12:30 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

1:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$821

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

12:40 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/15

8:10 pm-4:55 pm

Nonstop11h 45m

$827

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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 $1,123). Flying from California to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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 July 2, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated July 2, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air, and ANA from California to Shanghai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,101 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.4
Very good
892 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,505 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
747 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,214 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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.

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

    $440 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from XiamenAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and United Airlines, with prices starting from $441 and $442, 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 $1,123). Flying from California to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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 July 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$522Average$686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$675Average$1,261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air ChinaCheapest$698Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$703Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$713Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$724Average$1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$745Average$1,259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$746Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$814Average$1,088FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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