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$402+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to California

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 5/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Round-trip from

$757
(oojo)

One-way from

$402
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,199
From Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to California
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 4/181:20 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop23h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 4/2612:30 amLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$754
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/171:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 5/2512:55 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$770
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/73:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 50mChina Southern
Thu 5/226:55 pmLAX - SHA
3 stops32h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 4/17$779
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop16h 50mChina Southern
Thu 9/412:35 amSFO - SHA
2 stops30h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 4/17$786
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 5/178:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop29h 35mAir China
Thu 7/2411:59 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops43h 01mAir China
Deal found 4/17$795
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/610:30 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/291:10 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$819
This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1010:30 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAir China
Wed 9/31:00 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Deal found 4/17$874
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/86:10 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop36h 20mAsiana Airlines
Mon 5/1911:30 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/17$916
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/104:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 50mXiamenAir
Tue 8/1211:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 4/17$929
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 5/143:00 pmSHA - LAX
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/1912:35 amLAX - SHA
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$933
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop30h 40mAsiana Airlines
Mon 5/1911:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,001
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/91:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop16h 40mANA
Mon 5/129:15 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops24h 00mANA
Deal found 4/16$1,118

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to California 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/17

9:05 am-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/2

10:00 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$757

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/8

1:20 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/11

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

$769

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/17

1:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 5/25

12:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$770

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/7

6:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$786

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

8:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop38h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 11/28

10:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$814

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/6

10:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

1:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

$819

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/17

2:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/28

11:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$826

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/10

10:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$874

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/8

6:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop36h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

11:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$916

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/14

3:00 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 10m

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

12:35 am-3:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$933

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Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Shanghai to California have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,064 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
ANA
8.3
Very good
845 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
438 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air China. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $402. Users have also found prices from $415 and $429 on China Southern and XiamenAir, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California?

    When deciding which route to take from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California consider Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Los Angeles or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Jose as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Hongqiao Intl to California that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to California 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California (average of $246). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$544Average$569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$633Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$651Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$652Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$674Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$721Average$931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$751Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$827Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$879Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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