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Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai from $466

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai departing on 9/2. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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6:45 am - 8:55 pm
SNA
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PVG
23h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 9:30 pm
PVG
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SNA
24h 50m
2 stops
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Sep 11
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8:06 am - 8:55 pm
SNA
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PVG
21h 49m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:05 am - 8:51 pm
PVG
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SNA
34h 46m
2 stops
$1,044Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Fri, Oct 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:22 am - 11:55 pm
SNA
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PVG
23h 33m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 6:01 pm
PVG
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SNA
24h 26m
2 stops
$1,134Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 10:05 am
SNA
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PVG
34h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 6:27 pm
PVG
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SNA
26h 02m
2 stops
$1,183Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 12
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4:59 pm - 12:05 pm
SNA
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SHA
28h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 11:02 am
SHA
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SNA
33h 12m
2 stops
$1,184Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:25 pm - 11:05 am
SNA
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PVG
23h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 3:21 pm
PVG
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SNA
23h 01m
2 stops
$1,193Cathay Pacific
Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Aug 27
Japan Airlines Logo
7:53 am - 7:45 pm
SNA
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PVG
20h 52m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 3:44 pm
PVG
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SNA
21h 49m
2 stops
$1,280Japan Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
Japan Airlines Logo
7:53 am - 11:20 am
SNA
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SHA
36h 27m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 3:44 pm
SHA
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SNA
17h 34m
2 stops
$1,280Japan Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26
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10:36 am - 4:20 pm
SNA
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PVG
38h 44m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 am - 6:23 pm
PVG
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SNA
32h 48m
2 stops
$1,284Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
United Airlines Logo
9:42 am - 5:25 pm
SNA
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PVG
16h 43m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:51 pm
PVG
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SNA
23h 41m
1 stop
$1,302United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16

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Japan Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Santa Ana, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Oct 12
SNA7:53 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
36h 27m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 26
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 34m
2 stops
SNA3:44 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,280
Japan Airlines
Nov 5
SNA7:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
36h 00m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 9
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 27m
2 stops
SNA3:37 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,286
Japan Airlines
Oct 15
SNA7:53 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
36h 27m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 25
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 41m
2 stops
SNA2:51 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,327

American Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

Our best American Airlines deals on Santa Ana, California to Shanghai flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 10
SNA6:37 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
29h 43m
1 stop
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 31
PVG6:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 46m
1 stop
SNA9:51 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,402
American Airlines
Oct 10
SNA5:01 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
31h 19m
2 stops
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 31
PVG6:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 46m
1 stop
SNA9:51 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,406

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Ana, California 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated June 14, 2026.
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Cheapest round-trip

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 8/21

6:45 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

11:40 am-9:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$1,021

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/16

8:06 am-8:55 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/23

1:05 am-8:51 pm

2 stops34h 46m

$1,044

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

9:22 am-11:55 pm

2 stops23h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

8:35 am-6:01 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$1,134

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/22

7:45 am-10:05 am

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/12

8:25 am-6:27 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$1,183

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

4:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

4:50 pm-11:02 am

2 stops33h 12m

$1,184

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/12

8:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/27

7:20 am-3:21 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$1,193

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/12

7:53 am-7:45 pm

2 stops20h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/26

8:55 am-3:44 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$1,280

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 10/12

7:53 am-11:20 am

2 stops36h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/26

1:10 pm-3:44 pm

2 stops17h 34m

$1,280

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/9

10:36 am-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

12:35 am-6:23 pm

2 stops32h 48m

$1,284
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

9:42 am-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

12:10 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop23h 41m

$1,302

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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 $827. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai for around $943.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Santa Ana, California to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the evening for as low as $810. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,184.

Cheap Santa Ana, California to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

Fastest flight time

17h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai takes 17h 00m
There are no direct flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

  • How far is Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Shanghai by plane?

    A flight from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty to Shanghai will travel around 6509.1 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 00m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Shanghai are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport 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 Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty Airport to Shanghai.

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

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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