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$518+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SHA
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) to Shanghai (CN2). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,042
(oojo)

One-way from

$518
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$915
From Oakland to Shanghai
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

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.
Mon 10/276:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops22h 55mKorean Air
Thu 10/3011:20 amPVG - OAK
2 stops17h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 9/14$1,082
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:15 amOAK - PVG
2 stops36h 25mKorean Air
Mon 10/68:50 amPVG - OAK
2 stops30h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 9/13$1,151
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Wed 10/296:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops22h 55mKorean Air
Thu 12/411:20 amPVG - OAK
2 stops18h 17mKorean Air
Deal found 9/16$1,156
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:05 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/218:05 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops18h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,166
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.
Fri 10/246:40 amOAK - PVG
2 stops38h 40mJapan Airlines
Sun 11/96:40 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops35h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,189
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/286:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops38h 50mJapan Airlines
Sun 11/26:40 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops35h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,192
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Mon 11/36:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops21h 55mKorean Air
Wed 12/38:50 amPVG - OAK
2 stops20h 47mKorean Air
Deal found 9/16$1,201
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/12:49 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops30h 16mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/38:10 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops19h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$1,204
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sun 11/25:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops21h 55mKorean Air
Wed 12/32:00 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops39h 37mKorean Air
Deal found 9/16$1,211
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops37h 50mJapan Airlines
Thu 11/2010:00 amPVG - OAK
2 stops19h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,215
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.
Tue 10/286:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops38h 50mJapan Airlines
Thu 12/410:00 amPVG - OAK
2 stops19h 37mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,219
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.
Thu 11/66:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops37h 50mJapan Airlines
Thu 12/410:00 amPVG - OAK
2 stops19h 37mJapan Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,220

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Thu 3/5

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

2:00 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops42h 43m

$1,111

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Thu 10/30

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

2:00 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$1,156

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Wed 10/29

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

2:00 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$1,156

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

11:20 am-1:37 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$1,156

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Thu 10/30

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/4

11:20 am-1:37 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$1,156

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

2:00 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$1,156

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Wed 10/29

6:30 am-12:35 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/3

11:20 am-1:37 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$1,156

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Fri 10/31

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

2:00 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$1,156

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/4

11:20 am-1:37 pm

2 stops18h 17m

$1,156

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 11/4

6:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/5

2:00 pm-1:37 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$1,166

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/16

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Shanghai

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai (average of $1,076). Flying from Oakland, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Shanghai?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to Shanghai. 0 airlines have flights from Oakland to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Oakland to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • How long is the flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai?

    Departing from Oakland, California to Shanghai will take you 21h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6136 mi.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai (average of $1,076). Flying from Oakland, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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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