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$609+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SHA
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
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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 April 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,068
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$609
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,035
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 April 29, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1210:10 amOAK - PVG
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/181:35 amPVG - OAK
2 stops37h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,068
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/126:30 amOAK - SHA
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/191:35 pmSHA - OAK
2 stops34h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,075
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/36:15 amOAK - PVG
2 stops22h 55mKorean Air
Wed 10/1511:10 amPVG - OAK
2 stops23h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$1,102
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/54:43 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops34h 52mChina Airlines
Sun 6/112:05 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops26h 41mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,247
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/89:15 amOAK - SHA
2 stops40h 50mKorean Air
Mon 5/196:25 pmSHA - OAK
2 stops38h 46mKorean Air
Deal found 4/28$1,480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/44:55 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops31h 30mDelta
Tue 7/15:30 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops43h 58mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,536
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/27:54 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops31h 31mEVA Air
Mon 6/308:05 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops18h 54mEVA Air
Deal found 4/29$1,603
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/64:43 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops48h 12mBritish Airways
Mon 5/1211:00 amPVG - OAK
2 stops43h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,662
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 9/36:15 amOAK - PVG
2 stops43h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 10/1412:35 amPVG - OAK
2 stops38h 03mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,688
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/39:25 amOAK - PVG
2 stops37h 35mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/304:05 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops41h 28mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,814
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Wed 6/49:25 amOAK - SHA
2 stops35h 00mJapan Airlines
Sat 6/289:30 amSHA - OAK
2 stops24h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$9,578

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Shanghai that are best for you.

Fly from

Oakland

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-12:35 am

2 stops27h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

8:25 am-11:38 pm

2 stops30h 13m

$1,068

OaklandShanghai

OAK - SHA

OAKSHA

Oakland

Sun 10/12

6:30 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/19

1:35 pm-9:08 am

2 stops34h 33m

$1,075

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/15

11:10 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,102

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Wed 6/4

4:55 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/1

5:30 pm-10:28 pm

2 stops43h 58m

$1,536

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Sun 6/1

7:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops36h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/14

7:50 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$1,583

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Mon 6/2

7:54 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops31h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/30

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$1,603

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Wed 9/3

6:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/14

12:35 am-11:38 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$1,688

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Wed 5/28

9:25 am-7:55 am

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/1

11:00 am-10:06 pm

2 stops50h 06m

$1,700

OaklandShanghai

OAK - SHA

OAKSHA

Oakland

Tue 6/3

9:25 am-5:05 pm

2 stops40h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/2

6:25 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops39h 08m

$1,745

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 6/3

9:25 am-2:00 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/30

4:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops41h 28m

$1,814

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Shanghai

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Oakland, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

Plan your trip to Shanghai by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Korean Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $609. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Airlines and EVA Air, as they are both options that can get you from Oakland, California to Shanghai for a low price.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai (average of $1,167). Flying from Oakland, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,765). 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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