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$537+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana, CA (SNA) 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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SHA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai
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 October 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/98:00 amSNA - PVG
2 stops34h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/168:55 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops27h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,131
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/126:45 amSNA - PVG
2 stops37h 35mJapan Airlines
Wed 11/1910:00 amPVG - SNA
2 stops21h 42mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,195
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:45 amSNA - PVG
2 stops37h 35mJapan Airlines
Tue 1/202:00 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops40h 19mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,260
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:45 amSNA - PVG
2 stops37h 35mJapan Airlines
Wed 11/1210:00 amPVG - SNA
2 stops21h 42mJapan Airlines
Deal found 10/28$1,313
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/1112:25 pmSNA - SHA
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/182:05 pmSHA - SNA
3 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,507
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:50 pmSNA - PVG
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Tue 12/236:00 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop16h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/27$1,749
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/241:45 pmSNA - PVG
1 stop34h 05mDelta
Tue 12/306:00 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop16h 25mDelta
Deal found 10/27$1,867
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/55:20 pmSNA - PVG
2 stops30h 30mDelta
Sat 12/136:00 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop16h 20mDelta
Deal found 10/26$1,914
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/17:16 pmSNA - SHA
2 stops23h 29mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/1910:55 amSHA - SNA
2 stops23h 44mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/26$12,701
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2612:25 pmSNA - SHA
2 stops42h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/251:35 pmSHA - SNA
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$18,036

Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Santa Ana (SNA) 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 October 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,131
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$537
(Delta)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

$952
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Shanghai
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One-way flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Shanghai
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana 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 October 28, 2025.
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Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/9

8:00 am-10:15 am

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/16

8:55 pm-8:54 am

2 stops27h 59m

$1,131

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 12/30

6:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

2:00 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$1,260

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/15

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/20

6:00 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,276

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/13

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/21

6:00 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,276

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/13

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

6:00 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$1,276

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/22

6:00 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$1,276

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/21

6:00 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,276

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/15

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

6:00 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,276

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 3/15

7:15 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/22

6:00 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,276

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/11

7:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/20

6:00 pm-6:17 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$1,280

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai (average of $453). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 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.

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

    United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and Delta can get you from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai in just under 17h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h. Airlines will cover a distance of 6503 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, California to Shanghai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai (average of $453). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $944). 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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