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$587+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Shanghai, China

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OAK — SHA
Apr 20 — Apr 271
Sun 4/20
Sun 4/27
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Oakland (OAK) 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 April 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,164
(oojo)

One-way from

$587
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,032
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 4/216:43 amOAK - PVG
2 stops26h 52mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/118:25 amPVG - OAK
2 stops24h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,093
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 9/97:00 amOAK - PVG
2 stops22h 10mKorean Air
Tue 9/2311:10 amPVG - OAK
2 stops22h 28mKorean Air
Deal found 4/15$1,164
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 4/225:10 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops31h 15mDelta
Wed 6/115:30 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops21h 27mDelta
Deal found 4/15$1,216
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 4/276:00 amOAK - PVG
2 stops37h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 5/67:50 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops18h 54mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/14$1,577
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 6/127:58 pmOAK - PVG
2 stops25h 07mEVA Air
Mon 6/308:05 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops18h 54mEVA Air
Deal found 4/14$1,623
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 10/186:30 amOAK - PVG
2 stops43h 00mQatar Airways
Sun 11/211:45 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops39h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/15$1,683
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Sat 4/191:49 pmOAK - SHA
3 stops31h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/213:00 pmSHA - OAK
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,749
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 8/139:28 amOAK - PVG
2 stops31h 27mBritish Airways
Sun 8/1711:00 amPVG - OAK
2 stops50h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/15$2,288
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/209:25 amOAK - PVG
2 stops37h 35mJapan Airlines
Tue 7/224:05 pmPVG - OAK
2 stops41h 28mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/14$2,417

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Oakland

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 9/9

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

11:10 am-6:38 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$1,164

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Sun 4/27

6:00 am-10:50 am

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/6

7:50 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$1,577

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Thu 6/12

7:58 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/30

8:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops18h 54m

$1,623

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Mon 9/29

7:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops42h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

12:35 am-11:38 pm

2 stops38h 03m

$1,683

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Wed 8/13

9:28 am-7:55 am

2 stops31h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/17

11:00 am-10:06 pm

2 stops50h 06m

$2,288

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 5/20

9:25 am-2:00 pm

2 stops37h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/22

4:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops41h 28m

$2,417

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Mon 9/29

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

8:50 am-7:45 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$4,869

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 4/22

9:57 am-11:55 pm

3 stops46h 58m

$587

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 8/12

7:58 pm-10:50 am

2 stops23h 52m

$604

OaklandShanghai

OAK - PVG

OAKPVG

Oakland

Tue 4/29

9:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 55m

$608

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Shanghai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Oakland, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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.

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 April 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Oakland to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
1,176 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
1,063 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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
1,440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Oakland 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 Oakland to Shanghai?

    Oakland (OAK), located 7.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Oakland to Shanghai. 0 airlines have flights from Oakland to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Oakland to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $604. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and EVA Air, as they are both options that can get you from Oakland, California to Shanghai for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from Oakland, California to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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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