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9:30 am - 1:10 amLAX-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
2:20 am - 7:30 amPVG-LAX
21h 10m1 stop
Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9
9:30 am - 10:00 pmLAX-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
2:20 am - 7:30 amPVG-LAX
21h 10m1 stop
Thu, Dec 5 - Wed, Dec 11
9:30 pm - 3:15 pmLAX-PVG
25h 45m2 stops
4:30 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX
18h 30m1 stop
$669Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 24
9:30 pm - 6:40 pmLAX-PVG
29h 10m2 stops
7:55 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX
39h 05m1 stop
$670Sichuan Airlines
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 21
10:00 pm - 1:20 pmLAX-SHA
23h 20m1 stop
8:05 pm - 6:10 pmSHA-LAX
38h 05m1 stop
$772China Southern
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 21
11:35 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-SHA
22h 55m1 stop
3:40 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
20h 00m1 stop
$785China Southern
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Mon, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 16
10:45 pm - 12:40 pmLAX-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
12:10 pm - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX
22h 50m1 stop
$788XiamenAir
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
10:45 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
7:25 am - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX
27h 35m1 stop
$800XiamenAir
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
10:50 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-PVG
22h 50m1 stop
3:10 pm - 6:40 pmPVG-SFO
42h 30m1 stop
$827Vietnam Airlines
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Wed, Apr 9 - Sat, Apr 19
10:10 pm - 2:15 pmSFO-PVG
25h 05m1 stop
3:10 pm - 6:40 pmPVG-SFO
42h 30m1 stop
$837Vietnam Airlines
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Thu, Mar 20 - Tue, Apr 1
9:30 am - 1:10 amLAX-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
Tue, Dec 3
9:30 am - 10:00 pmLAX-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
Thu, Dec 5
9:30 pm - 3:15 pmLAX-PVG
25h 45m2 stops
$409Sichuan Airlines
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Sun, Jan 5
9:30 pm - 10:40 amLAX-PVG
45h 10m2 stops
$410Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26
10:50 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-PVG
22h 50m1 stop
$416Vietnam Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23
10:50 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-PVG
22h 50m1 stop
$422Vietnam Airlines
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Thu, May 1
10:45 pm - 12:40 pmLAX-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
$435XiamenAir
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Tue, Jan 14
10:00 pm - 11:25 amLAX-PVG
21h 25m1 stop
$436China Southern
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Sat, Nov 30
10:00 pm - 10:15 pmLAX-SHA
32h 15m1 stop
$436China Southern
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Sat, Nov 30
10:45 pm - 10:35 amLAX-SHA
19h 50m1 stop
$613XiamenAir
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Tue, Dec 3
9:30 am - 1:10 amLAX-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
6:45 am - 7:30 amPVG-LAX
16h 45m1 stop
Mon, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 6
9:30 pm - 3:15 pmLAX-PVG
25h 45m1 stop
4:30 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX
18h 30m1 stop
$669Sichuan Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Fri, Dec 6
10:00 pm - 12:25 amLAX-PVG
34h 25m1 stop
10:50 pm - 6:10 pmPVG-LAX
35h 20m1 stop
$800China Southern
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 3
10:00 pm - 1:10 pmLAX-PVG
23h 10m1 stop
10:50 pm - 6:10 pmPVG-LAX
35h 20m1 stop
$813China Southern
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Mon, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 3
9:00 pm - 10:25 amLAX-SHA
21h 25m1 stop
11:40 am - 6:00 pmSHA-LAX
22h 20m1 stop
$848Air China
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
10:00 pm - 9:55 amLAX-SHA
19h 55m1 stop
5:30 pm - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX
17h 30m1 stop
$864Air China
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Mon, Nov 25 - Fri, Dec 6
10:45 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
2:10 pm - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX
20h 50m1 stop
$896XiamenAir
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Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 3
10:45 pm - 12:40 pmLAX-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
9:45 pm - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX
37h 15m1 stop
$919XiamenAir
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Sun, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 11
11:00 am - 3:10 pmLAX-PVG
36h 10m1 stop
8:25 am - 8:40 amPVG-LAX
16h 15m1 stop
$970Asiana Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 4
11:00 am - 11:55 amLAX-PVG
32h 55m1 stop
4:25 pm - 2:50 pmPVG-LAX
14h 25m1 stop
$997Asiana Airlines
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Sun, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 4
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$1,005United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 25 - Fri, Feb 21
12:40 pm - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 05mnonstop
8:10 pm - 4:55 pmPVG-LAX
11h 45mnonstop
$1,011United Airlines
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Sun, Apr 27 - Sat, May 10
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
8:25 pm - 4:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$1,015United Airlines
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Sat, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 14
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$1,025United Airlines
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Wed, Feb 12 - Sun, Feb 16
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$1,045United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 23 - Tue, Feb 18
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$1,047United Airlines
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Tue, Jan 14 - Mon, Feb 24
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$1,050United Airlines
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Sat, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 27
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$1,051United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sun, Dec 22
11:30 am - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 15mnonstop
1:10 pm - 9:05 amPVG-LAX
11h 55mnonstop
$1,060China Eastern
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Sun, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 24
11:30 am - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 15mnonstop
1:10 pm - 9:05 amPVG-LAX
11h 55mnonstop
$1,061China Eastern
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 24

China Southern flights from California to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on California to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
Dec 1
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
23h 20m
1 stop
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 21
SHA8:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
LAX6:10 pmLos Angeles
China Southern
Dec 2
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
25h 10m
1 stop
PVG4:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 16
PVG11:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
24h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
China Southern
Dec 2
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
32h 50m
2 stops
PVG12:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 16
PVG6:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
28h 45m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco

Sichuan Airlines flights from California to Shanghai

Our best Sichuan Airlines deals on California to Shanghai flight tickets
Sichuan Airlines
Nov 29
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
25h 45m
2 stops
PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 5
PVG7:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
39h 05m
1 stop
LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles
Sichuan Airlines
Dec 3
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
25h 45m
2 stops
PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 24
PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 30m
1 stop
LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles
Sichuan Airlines
Dec 1
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
29h 10m
2 stops
PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 21
PVG7:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
39h 05m
1 stop
LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from California is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,119, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from California averaging around $1,148.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,165. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from California to Shanghai for around $1,497.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest California to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai at noon for as low as $1,152. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,436.

What is the cheapest California to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

We recommend purchasing flights from California to Shanghai 52 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Shanghai for $1,332. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $1,109.

What cabin class options are available on California to Shanghai flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Shanghai flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on California to Shanghai flights?

You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Shanghai flight.

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Best Price Found

$307

Fastest flight time

13h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from California in the past 72 hours is $307. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $615.
The fastest flight from California to Shanghai takes 13h 50m
Direct flights go from California to Shanghai every day.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from California to Shanghai are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from California to Shanghai

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $626Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,920 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $670Free CancellationRating
7.5
17 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $703Free CancellationRating
7.0
45 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $746Free CancellationRating
7.1
154 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $783Free CancellationRating
7.6
122 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $865Free CancellationRating
7.2
976 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $931Free CancellationRating
8.2
776 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $940Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,308 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $960Free CancellationRating
7.6
878 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $964Free CancellationRating
8.3
476 reviews
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