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$539+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Shanghai, China

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SNA — SHA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,145
(oojo)

One-way from

$539
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,072
From Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Shanghai
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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 March 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:01 amSNA - PVG
2 stops21h 44mJapan Airlines
Wed 5/79:05 amPVG - SNA
2 stops20h 52mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,145
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/247:01 amSNA - SHA
2 stops37h 24mJapan Airlines
Sun 5/1812:50 pmSHA - SNA
2 stops41h 03mJapan Airlines
Deal found 3/26$1,204
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:25 amSNA - PVG
2 stops19h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/128:10 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops28h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/57:40 amSNA - PVG
1 stop16h 45mDelta
Mon 5/125:30 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop19h 57mDelta
Deal found 3/27$1,306
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:05 amSNA - PVG
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 9/1612:35 amPVG - SNA
2 stops32h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,813
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/107:05 amSNA - PVG
2 stops32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 6/164:50 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,893
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/13:13 pmSNA - PVG
2 stops49h 42mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1311:00 amPVG - SNA
2 stops49h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,979
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/11:15 pmSNA - PVG
2 stops33h 50mAir Canada
Sun 7/133:55 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop35h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 3/27$2,444
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/307:28 pmSNA - SHA
2 stops36h 12mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2110:30 pmSHA - SNA
2 stops31h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$5,395
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:25 amSNA - SHA
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/121:30 pmSHA - SNA
2 stops19h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$20,491

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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 March 28, 2025.
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

Thu 4/24

7:01 am-7:45 pm

2 stops21h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

9:05 am-2:57 pm

2 stops20h 52m

$1,145

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/24

7:01 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/18

12:50 pm-2:53 pm

2 stops41h 03m

$1,204

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/5

7:25 am-5:25 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

8:10 pm-10:04 am

2 stops28h 54m

$1,251

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 5/5

7:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

5:30 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop19h 57m

$1,306

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

8:05 am-4:20 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/16

12:35 am-6:23 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$1,813

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/10

7:05 am-6:35 am

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 6/16

4:50 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$1,893

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/1

3:13 pm-7:55 am

2 stops49h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/13

11:00 am-9:17 pm

2 stops49h 17m

$1,979

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 7/1

1:15 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/13

3:55 pm-12:29 pm

1 stop35h 34m

$2,444

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 5/6

7:25 am-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/12

1:30 pm-6:09 pm

2 stops19h 39m

$20,491

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/23

8:59 am-11:25 am

2 stops35h 26m

$539

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai

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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 to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Santa Ana to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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 March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai, such as Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,285 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Diego,Nov 2024

HKG - NRT

overall very good; just found a bit poor the food options in Narita airport but the in the flight it was good but limited (no real choice to avoid seafood or clearly stay away from pork..); most of the food was tasty tho and the choice was nice, specially their snacks and dessert and drinks. The in-flight systems was so-so (too complicated interface; they should rehaul with a proper UIX), and I specially appreciated their segments of videos capsules about the behind the scenes including an overview of technicalities of their aircraft and days in the life of their pilots. It was refreshing and give a good ideas of the efforts and challenges every employees has to deal with. Loved it!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Japan Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $539. United Airlines flights start at $580 while deals on Delta start at $605 one-way.

  • 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 to Shanghai?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai (average of $1,187). Flying from Santa Ana to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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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