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$530+ Cheap flights from Santa Ana (SNA) to Shanghai, China

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SNA — SHA
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,043
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$530
(United Airlines)
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 January 21, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/285:50 pmSNA - PVG
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/228:25 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops27h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,011
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 4/217:15 amSNA - PVG
1 stop17h 10mDelta
Wed 5/215:30 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop19h 49mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,081
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/56:18 pmSNA - SHA
2 stops35h 22mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/121:30 pmSHA - SNA
2 stops22h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,235
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2211:00 amSNA - PVG
2 stops27h 55mLufthansa
Mon 5/1911:35 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops36h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,579
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 1/283:29 pmSNA - PVG
2 stops47h 01mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/2412:10 amPVG - SNA
2 stops28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,649
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 3/56:50 pmSNA - SHA
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/121:40 pmSHA - SNA
3 stops22h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,682
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:44 amSNA - PVG
2 stops37h 46mQatar Airways
Mon 11/311:45 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops35h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,709
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 1/227:25 amSNA - PVG
2 stops46h 00mANA
Tue 1/282:30 amPVG - SNA
2 stops28h 15mANA
Deal found 1/21$1,711
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/411:43 amSNA - PVG
2 stops53h 27mBritish Airways
Tue 4/811:00 amPVG - SNA
2 stops48h 06mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,734
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 4/2512:30 pmSNA - PVG
1 stop34h 35mAir Canada
Thu 5/223:55 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop35h 27mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$1,850
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 10/231:25 pmSNA - PVG
1 stop33h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:10 amPVG - SNA
2 stops43h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,883
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/287:05 amSNA - SHA
2 stops37h 20mJapan Airlines
Fri 4/412:50 pmSHA - SNA
2 stops41h 23mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/21$6,205

Find flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 4/24

7:25 am-5:45 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

12:10 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop15h 08m

$1,043

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 4/21

7:15 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/21

5:30 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$1,081

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/5

6:18 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops35h 22m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

1:30 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops22h 21m

$1,235

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 4/22

11:00 am-5:55 am

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/19

11:35 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 20m

$1,579

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 3/5

6:50 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/12

1:40 pm-8:41 pm

3 stops22h 01m

$1,682

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/4

11:43 am-9:10 am

2 stops53h 27m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/8

11:00 am-8:06 pm

2 stops48h 06m

$1,734

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/10

7:45 am-2:20 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/2

11:45 pm-8:13 pm

2 stops36h 28m

$1,769

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 4/25

12:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/20

3:55 pm-12:22 pm

1 stop35h 27m

$1,850

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/3

3:29 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops62h 51m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/7

12:35 am-1:30 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,902

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 2/4

12:30 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops41h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/11

5:50 pm-8:45 pm

3 stops18h 55m

$2,153

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Deals found on 1/21

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Travel insights for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Santa Ana to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 January 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai, such as United Airlines, Delta and Lufthansa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,358 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Santa Ana 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 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $530. Delta flights start at $639 while deals on Philippine Airlines start at $648 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from Santa Ana to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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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