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$471+ 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 10/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Jul 29 — Aug 51
Wed 7/29
Wed 8/5
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 June 29, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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 11/18:05 pm
SJC
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SHA
2 stops53h 05m
Korean Air
Sun 11/156:25 pm
SHA
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SJC
2 stops38h 32m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/24$819
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Sat 10/312:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Korean Air
Sun 11/82:00 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop35h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/28$899
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Sun 8/305:41 pm
SFO
-
SHA
2 stops27h 34m
ANA
Mon 10/261:40 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops23h 02m
ANA
Deal found 6/27$900
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 10/1012:03 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops21h 42m
ANA
Thu 10/221:50 am
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops34h 58m
ANA
Deal found 6/27$900
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 7/261:40 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 35m
ANA
Thu 8/271:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop36h 20m
ANA
Deal found 6/27$901
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Sat 7/251:40 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop32h 05m
ANA
Thu 8/278:25 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
ANA
Deal found 6/27$901
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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.
Thu 7/2312:30 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop23h 00m
Philippine Airlines
Tue 8/254:00 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 6/27$902
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/201:40 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 35m
ANA
Sun 9/201:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
ANA
Deal found 6/28$903
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/211:56 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops19h 49m
ANA
Sat 8/298:25 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
ANA
Deal found 6/28$903
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 7/2212:30 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop23h 00m
Philippine Airlines
Wed 8/264:00 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 6/27$904
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 7/2312:25 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop35h 05m
Philippine Airlines
Fri 8/214:00 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop19h 40m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 6/27$905
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/26. 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.
Fri 8/711:20 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 8/1811:40 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop19h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 6/26$905

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 June 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$819
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$471
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,478
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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 June 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Sun 11/1

8:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops53h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/15

6:25 pm-4:57 pm

2 stops38h 32m

$819

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Sat 9/19

11:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/2

4:20 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop14h 10m

$899

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

11:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/18

11:40 am-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$905

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

2:36 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$916

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

2:36 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$916

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

4:55 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$923

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

9:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

4:40 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$926

San JoseShanghai

SJC - SHA

SJCSHA

San Jose

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/20

6:25 pm-5:02 pm

2 stops37h 37m

$940

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Fri 10/30

11:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/14

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$941

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop36h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/14

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$941

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Best time to book a flight from California to Shanghai

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $801). Flying from California to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 June 29, 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?

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.

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 $899, Korean Air can have you in Shanghai from California in 21h 25m. California and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6133 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?

    $173 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 $291 and $304, 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 $801). Flying from California to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 June 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$198Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$349Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$415Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$506Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$553Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$577Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$585Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$589Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
XiamenAirCheapest$632Average$741FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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