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$440+ 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 2/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SHA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Shanghai

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 January 27, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/17:18 pm
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop29h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 4/155:20 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop20h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$933
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sun 2/1510:05 am
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 40m
Air China
Thu 2/191:30 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop14h 48m
Air China
Deal found 1/25$953
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:45 am
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/159:35 am
PVG
-
SNA
2 stops19h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$967
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/115:22 pm
SNA
-
SHA
2 stops30h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/181:35 pm
SHA
-
SNA
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$972
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2710:00 am
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
Air China
Tue 2/31:30 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop14h 45m
Air China
Deal found 1/27$991
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/127:19 am
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop20h 26m
United Airlines
Thu 3/191:30 pm
PVG
-
SNA
2 stops19h 02m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$996
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 11/226:28 pm
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop32h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 12/11:30 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop14h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$997
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 11/222:38 pm
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop36h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 12/21:30 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop36h 14m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,003
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Sat 11/217:50 pm
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops55h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 12/11:30 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop14h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,007
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Thu 4/2310:55 am
SNA
-
PVG
1 stop17h 45m
Delta
Thu 4/305:30 pm
PVG
-
SNA
1 stop15h 23m
Delta
Deal found 1/26$1,011
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/217:00 pm
SNA
-
PVG
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/18:30 am
PVG
-
SNA
2 stops22h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$1,022
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/125:22 pm
SNA
-
SHA
2 stops27h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1910:30 pm
SHA
-
SNA
2 stops49h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$1,172

Find 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 January 27, 2026.

Round-trip from

$953
(Ovago)

One-way from

$440
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$925
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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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($260 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 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 January 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

7:18 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

5:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$933

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/15

10:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

1:30 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$953

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

6:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

9:35 am-2:34 pm

2 stops19h 59m

$967

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/11

5:22 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

1:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops34h 00m

$972

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

7:19 am-6:45 pm

1 stop20h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/19

1:30 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$991

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

7:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/18

12:10 pm-3:58 pm

1 stop18h 48m

$991

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/23

10:55 am-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/30

5:30 pm-5:53 pm

1 stop15h 23m

$1,011

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/23

7:45 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/30

8:35 am-3:46 pm

2 stops22h 11m

$1,047

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/12

5:22 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

10:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops49h 05m

$1,172

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/30

7:45 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

12:50 pm-3:46 pm

2 stops41h 56m

$1,455

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai (average of $506). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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.

Related info for your journey

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?

    American Airlines, Air China, and United Airlines can get you from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 22m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai (average of $506). Flying from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $823). 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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