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$403+ Cheap flights from California to Shanghai, China

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LAX — SHA
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Cheap flight deals from California to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) 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 December 18, 2024.

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$786
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One-way from

$403
(Mytrip)
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Cheapest flights from California to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:40 amSFO - PVG
1 stop30h 05mKorean Air
Sun 1/2611:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop14h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 12/17$982
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:55 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 15mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/66:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,093
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 50mXiamenAir
Wed 2/59:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 12/17$1,107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/307:15 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Thu 2/67:05 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops31h 42mDelta
Deal found 12/17$1,108
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/283:45 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/225:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,116
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/313:30 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1512:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,166
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/285:00 amLAX - PVG
2 stops43h 00mAir Canada
Tue 1/145:50 pmPVG - LAX
2 stops37h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 12/17$1,170
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/283:45 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop17h 30mANA
Wed 1/221:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop36h 20mANA
Deal found 12/18$1,184
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/2511:00 amLAX - PVG
1 stop36h 10mAsiana Airlines
Sat 1/181:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop35h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,200
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop29h 35mAsiana Airlines
Thu 1/1611:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,217
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:05 amLAX - PVG
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/68:25 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,237
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop27h 55mAir China
Wed 2/58:55 amSHA - LAX
2 stops41h 43mAir China
Deal found 12/17$1,283

Find flights from California to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 December 18, 2024.

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Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/21

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/2

4:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$786

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

9:35 am-1:10 am

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/2

4:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$791

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

10:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/12

9:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

$795

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

6:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/15

9:30 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 50m

$807

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

10:00 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/22

7:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$816

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

9:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/28

9:10 am-6:00 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$821

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

10:00 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops47h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/5

6:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$827

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

10:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/5

7:50 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops62h 20m

$827

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

12:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/13

4:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

$897

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

12:50 am-9:25 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/24

2:30 am-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$903

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Best time to book a flight from California to Shanghai

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Travel insights for flights from California to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 CA to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from California to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Shanghai. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

The most flights from USCA to CN2 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Air China and British Airways from California to Shanghai to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
477 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    $410 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $431 and $432, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from California to Shanghai is Los Angeles - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You may also consider San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl or Los Angeles - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Shanghai?

    Consider Air China (79%), United Airlines (58%) or China Southern (53%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from California to Shanghai.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Shanghai?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from California to Shanghai? While on average our users pay $1,649, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $440. The most popular route (Los Angeles - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $654.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Shanghai?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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 California to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 California to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Shanghai. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$670Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$703Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Air ChinaCheapest$747Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$771Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$865Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China AirlinesCheapest$931Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$935Average$1,273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$960Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$962Average$1,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$978Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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