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$323+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to Shanghai, China

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LAX — SHA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Irvine to Shanghai are usually found in January or February, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Irvine to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$665
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$323
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,112
From Irvine to Shanghai
One-way flight from Irvine to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($295 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Irvine to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/79:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops45h 10mSichuan Airlines
Mon 3/247:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop39h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 2/19$677
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2711:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 50mXiamenAir
Thu 5/84:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 2/19$683
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/49:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 25mAir China
Tue 3/257:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop26h 40mAir China
Deal found 2/19$717
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Tue 2/259:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop22h 25mAir China
Tue 3/119:10 amSHA - LAX
2 stops24h 50mAir China
Deal found 2/18$732
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:45 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 11/194:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/19$741
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/259:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1112:45 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$748
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 3/910:30 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/134:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$749
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2311:50 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop29h 40mChina Southern
Sun 5/119:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop36h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$780
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2610:50 amLAX - PVG
1 stop17h 35mKorean Air
Thu 3/68:50 amPVG - LAX
1 stop15h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 2/19$796
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1910:50 amLAX - SHA
1 stop38h 20mKorean Air
Wed 2/266:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop35h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 2/18$813
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/711:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 30mChina Southern
Mon 5/122:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$820
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 9/311:25 amLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mDelta
Mon 11/248:10 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop12h 25mDelta
Deal found 2/20$831

Find flights from Irvine to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 February 20, 2025.

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Irvine

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Fri 3/7

9:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops45h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/24

7:55 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$677

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Sun 4/27

11:55 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/8

4:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$683

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

9:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/25

7:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$717

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

9:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

9:10 am-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$732

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/2

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

6:55 am-7:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$741

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

9:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

12:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$748

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 5/8

12:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/25

4:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

$755

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

11:50 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/11

9:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$780

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

10:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/6

8:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

$796

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/7

11:50 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/12

2:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$820

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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to Shanghai

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Irvine to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Irvine to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Irvine to Shanghai is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Irvine to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 IR9 to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 February 20, 2025.

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

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to Shanghai?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Irvine to Shanghai

Explore weekly flight availability from Irvine 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from IR9 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA from Irvine to Shanghai have to say. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

8.4
Very good

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

8.0
Very good

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Irvine to Shanghai are Sichuan Airlines ($323), XiamenAir ($352), and China Southern ($392).

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Irvine to Shanghai are Air China (83%), China Eastern (52%) and United Airlines (49%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Irvine to Shanghai?

    The cheapest flight price from Irvine to Shanghai is $430. On average you can expect to pay $1,322. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $551.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Irvine to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 Irvine to Shanghai

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$520Average$737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$692Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$745Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$748Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$771Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$804Average$1,201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$913Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
EVA AirCheapest$920Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$938Average$1,241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$950Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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