What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Shanghai one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $498. Cathay Pacific flights start at $547 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $565 one-way.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

Departing on a Monday is a good option for securing a great price. You can expect to save up to 18% when planning your travel around this day of the week.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

To save up to 36% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 14 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Santa Ana to Shanghai from $822 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,120 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Santa Ana. Users have commonly found prices around $1,102 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $736. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SNA to SHA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

If you book a flight to Shanghai from Santa Ana, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana. There are 0 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Shanghai per day from 0 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Ana to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 30, 2025.

Thu 9/47:30 amSNA - PVG

1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/1812:10 pmPVG - SNA

1 stop18h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$860

Tue 10/2810:17 amSNA - PVG

2 stops33h 33mChina Airlines

Thu 12/47:50 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops29h 00mChina Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,095

Mon 10/209:15 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops30h 10mEVA Air

Sun 11/28:10 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops31h 06mEVA Air

Deal found 7/30

$1,103

Mon 10/209:15 pmSNA - SHA

2 stops28h 15mEVA Air

Sun 11/27:40 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops31h 36mEVA Air

Deal found 7/29

$1,103

Sun 11/237:15 pmSNA - PVG

1 stop28h 35mDelta

Tue 12/26:00 pmPVG - SNA

1 stop16h 21mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,112

Sat 9/64:22 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops26h 43mAsiana Airlines

Sat 9/138:35 amPVG - SNA

2 stops27h 54mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,188

Thu 9/116:45 amSNA - PVG

2 stops22h 00mJapan Airlines

Fri 10/1710:00 amPVG - SNA

2 stops21h 57mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,196

Fri 11/2112:25 pmSNA - PVG

1 stop35h 35mAir Canada

Sat 11/295:35 pmPVG - SNA

1 stop33h 46mAir Canada

Deal found 7/30

$1,315

Fri 11/2112:25 pmSNA - SHA

2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/302:45 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$2,323

Sat 8/26:45 amSNA - SHA

2 stops37h 40mJapan Airlines

Wed 8/612:50 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops40h 19mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$3,381

Sat 9/137:30 amSNA - SHA

2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/201:30 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops21h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$4,287

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Thu 9/47:30 amSNA - PVG

1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 9/1812:10 pmPVG - SNA

1 stop18h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$860

Mon 1/128:00 amSNA - PVG

2 stops41h 05mJapan Airlines

Sun 1/256:35 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops34h 54mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,083

Tue 10/2810:17 amSNA - PVG

2 stops33h 33mChina Airlines

Thu 12/47:50 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops29h 00mChina Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,095

Mon 10/209:15 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops30h 10mEVA Air

Sun 11/28:10 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops31h 06mEVA Air

Deal found 7/30

$1,103

Sun 11/237:15 pmSNA - PVG

1 stop28h 35mDelta

Tue 12/26:00 pmPVG - SNA

1 stop16h 21mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,112

Mon 1/127:00 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops23h 05mAsiana Airlines

Sun 1/254:20 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops20h 10mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,177

Mon 10/209:15 pmSNA - SHA

2 stops28h 15mEVA Air

Sun 11/27:40 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops31h 36mEVA Air

Deal found 7/29

$1,103

Fri 11/2112:25 pmSNA - SHA

2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/302:45 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops36h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$2,323

Sat 9/137:30 amSNA - SHA

2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 9/201:30 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops21h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$4,287

Thu 10/96:45 amSNA - SHA

2 stops37h 40mJapan Airlines

Thu 10/2312:50 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops42h 17mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$5,081

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Thu 7/319:15 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops23h 50mEVA Air

Wed 9/108:05 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops27h 48mEVA Air

Deal found 7/29

$1,264

Thu 7/317:51 pmSNA - SHA

2 stops29h 39mEVA Air

Thu 8/77:40 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops30h 59mEVA Air

Deal found 7/30

$6,067

Fri 8/17:20 amSNA - PVG

1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/712:10 pmPVG - SNA

1 stop15h 02mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,746

Fri 8/15:05 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops31h 20mDelta

Thu 8/75:30 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops30h 18mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,981

Sat 8/26:45 amSNA - SHA

2 stops37h 40mJapan Airlines

Wed 8/612:50 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops40h 19mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$3,381

Sat 8/26:45 amSNA - PVG

2 stops22h 00mJapan Airlines

Mon 8/44:05 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops37h 04mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$3,431

Wed 8/65:58 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops25h 07mAsiana Airlines

Wed 8/1311:35 amPVG - SNA

2 stops23h 50mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$5,682

Thu 8/79:15 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops30h 10mEVA Air

Sat 8/168:05 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops30h 34mEVA Air

Deal found 7/30

$1,532

Thu 8/76:45 amSNA - PVG

2 stops24h 25mJapan Airlines

Thu 8/144:05 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops37h 04mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$26,158

Thu 8/76:45 amSNA - SHA

2 stops43h 35mJapan Airlines

Thu 8/1412:50 pmSHA - SNA

2 stops40h 19mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$26,158

Sun 8/109:15 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops52h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 8/1412:35 amPVG - SNA

2 stops32h 51mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/29

$2,703

Thu 8/147:59 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops24h 46mAsiana Airlines

Sat 10/44:25 pmPVG - SNA

2 stops19h 13mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$1,229

One-way flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai
Search for one-way flight options from Santa Ana to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Wed 11/197:20 amSNA - PVG

1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$498

Fri 10/179:20 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$506

Mon 8/41:32 pmSNA - SHA

2 stops64h 23mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/29

$547

Tue 10/217:55 amSNA - SHA

2 stops36h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$565

Mon 10/278:00 amSNA - PVG

2 stops42h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$568

Fri 11/217:05 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops52h 45mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$574

Fri 8/1512:01 pmSNA - SHA

3 stops57h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$605

Tue 10/143:05 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops28h 45mChina Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$641

Tue 10/217:24 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops25h 41mEVA Air

Deal found 7/30

$654

Tue 10/147:24 pmSNA - SHA

2 stops30h 06mEVA Air

Deal found 7/30

$654

Mon 9/16:45 amSNA - PVG

2 stops23h 10mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$706

Mon 12/299:24 pmSNA - PVG

2 stops50h 26mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$824

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/4

7:30 am-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/18

12:10 pm-3:16 pm

1 stop18h 06m

$860

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

8:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops41h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/25

6:35 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops34h 54m

$1,083

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/28

10:17 am-10:50 am

2 stops33h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/4

7:50 pm-8:50 am

2 stops29h 00m

$1,095

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

9:15 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/2

8:10 pm-11:16 am

2 stops31h 06m

$1,103

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/20

9:15 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/2

7:40 pm-11:16 am

2 stops31h 36m

$1,103

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/23

7:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

6:00 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop16h 21m

$1,112

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 1/12

7:00 pm-10:05 am

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/25

4:20 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$1,177

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 11/21

12:25 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/30

2:45 pm-11:21 am

2 stops36h 36m

$2,323

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/13

7:30 am-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/20

1:30 pm-8:28 pm

2 stops21h 58m

$4,287

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/9

6:45 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/23

12:50 pm-4:07 pm

2 stops42h 17m

$5,081

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Santa Ana 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

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EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

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

1,222 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

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

922 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

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

1,536 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

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

754 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

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

467 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,222 reviews

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai?
If you book a flight to Shanghai from Santa Ana, you will be flying from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty (SNA) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Santa Ana. There are 0 flights from J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Shanghai per day from 0 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Santa Ana to Shanghai one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $498. Cathay Pacific flights start at $547 while deals on Japan Airlines start at $565 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Santa Ana to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana to Shanghai?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai (average of $1,120). Flying from Santa Ana 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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