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$580+ 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 10/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,057
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$580
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,595
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 June 12, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 9/186:15 amOAK - PVG
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/151:35 amPVG - OAK
2 stops37h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,057
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/266:15 amOAK - PVG
2 stops22h 55mKorean Air
Wed 10/811:10 amPVG - OAK
2 stops27h 49mKorean Air
Deal found 6/11$1,064
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 11/102:47 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops28h 03mChina Airlines
Thu 12/257:50 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops19h 48mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,076
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/266:15 amOAK - SHA
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/81:35 pmSHA - OAK
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,107
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 11/182:47 pmOAK - SHA
2 stops34h 13mAsiana Airlines
Sun 11/306:10 pmSHA - OAK
2 stops54h 58mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,117
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/246:15 amOAK - SHA
2 stops43h 50mKorean Air
Tue 10/76:25 pmSHA - OAK
2 stops44h 34mKorean Air
Deal found 6/11$1,132
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 7/107:00 amOAK - PVG
2 stops36h 05mAsiana Airlines
Mon 7/211:10 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops25h 49mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 6/2512:30 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops35h 55mDelta
Tue 7/85:30 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops45h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,411
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 10/36:15 amOAK - PVG
2 stops43h 05mQatar Airways
Sun 10/1212:35 amPVG - OAK
2 stops38h 24mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,417
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Sat 7/197:58 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops25h 07mEVA Air
Sat 7/268:05 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops18h 54mEVA Air
Deal found 6/11$1,525
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 12/1610:10 amOAK - PVG
2 stops31h 00mBritish Airways
Mon 12/2910:55 amPVG - OAK
2 stops52h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/11$2,147

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 June 12, 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

Thu 9/18

6:15 am-12:35 am

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/16

8:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$1,057

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Fri 9/26

6:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

11:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,064

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Mon 11/10

2:47 pm-10:50 am

2 stops28h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/25

7:50 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops19h 48m

$1,076

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Thu 7/10

7:00 am-10:05 am

2 stops36h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/21

1:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$1,389

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Wed 6/25

12:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/8

5:30 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops45h 25m

$1,411

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Fri 10/3

6:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/12

12:35 am-11:59 pm

2 stops38h 24m

$1,417

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Sat 7/19

7:58 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 7/26

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$1,525

OaklandShanghai

OAK - SHA

OAKSHA

Oakland

Sat 7/26

9:23 am-10:20 am

3 stops33h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/2

3:00 pm-11:33 pm

3 stops47h 33m

$1,656

OaklandShanghai

OAK - SHA

OAKSHA

Oakland

Fri 6/20

12:49 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops61h 11m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/27

6:10 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops39h 23m

$2,010

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 7/1

2:38 pm-7:55 am

2 stops50h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/17

11:00 am-10:06 pm

2 stops50h 06m

$2,229

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Oakland, California to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 June 12, 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
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
1,490 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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

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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.

  • 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 $580. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai (average of $1,125). Flying from Oakland, California to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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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