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Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai from $473

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Air China Logo
10:05 am - 6:45 pm
SNA
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PVG
16h 40m
1 stop
Air China Logo
1:30 pm - 12:18 pm
PVG
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SNA
14h 48m
1 stop
$903Air China
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25
Air China Logo
10:05 am - 6:45 pm
SNA
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PVG
16h 40m
1 stop
Air China Logo
1:30 pm - 12:18 pm
PVG
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SNA
14h 48m
1 stop
$933Air China
Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23
American Airlines Logo
7:18 pm - 3:20 pm
SNA
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PVG
29h 02m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:45 pm
PVG
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SNA
20h 25m
1 stop
$941American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
American Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 3:20 pm
SNA
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PVG
28h 32m
2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:45 pm
PVG
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SNA
20h 25m
1 stop
$946American Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 4:25 pm
SNA
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PVG
30h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 2:34 pm
PVG
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SNA
20h 59m
2 stops
$972Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:24 pm - 12:20 pm
SNA
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SHA
30h 56m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 8:35 am
SHA
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SNA
31h 00m
2 stops
$972Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
Japan Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 12:20 pm
SNA
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PVG
37h 15m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 4:33 pm
PVG
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SNA
21h 33m
2 stops
$1,076Japan Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, May 19
Japan Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 11:45 am
SNA
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SHA
37h 00m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 3:26 pm
SHA
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SNA
17h 16m
2 stops
$1,196Japan Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Mar 10
United Airlines Logo
3:41 pm - 9:35 pm
SNA
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SHA
37h 54m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 2:50 pm
SHA
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SNA
41h 20m
2 stops
$1,655United Airlines
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 8
United Airlines Logo
7:19 am - 9:40 pm
SNA
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SHA
22h 21m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 8:50 pm
SHA
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SNA
22h 20m
2 stops
$5,728United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 26

Japan Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Santa Ana, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Mar 17
SNA8:05 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
37h 15m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 19
PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
21h 33m
2 stops
SNA4:33 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,076
Japan Airlines
Feb 11
SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
37h 00m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 10
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 16m
2 stops
SNA3:26 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,196
Japan Airlines
Feb 5
SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
37h 35m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 27
PVG10:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
22h 26m
2 stops
SNA4:26 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,209

United Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Ana, California to Shanghai flight tickets
United Airlines
Feb 5
SNA6:25 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
32h 30m
2 stops
PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 27
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
39h 55m
2 stops
SNA8:50 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,121
United Airlines
Apr 30
SNA7:20 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
19h 05m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 4
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
17h 12m
1 stop
SNA2:22 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,131
United Airlines
Apr 4
SNA2:38 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
36h 07m
2 stops
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 7
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
36h 34m
2 stops
SNA9:44 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,148

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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 January 23, 2026.
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Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/18

10:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

1:30 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$903

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 2/16

10:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

1:30 pm-12:18 pm

1 stop14h 48m

$933

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

7:18 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

5:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$941

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

7:48 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops28h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

5:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$946

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 4/1

6:35 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

8:35 am-2:34 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$972

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/3

1:24 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops30h 56m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

4:35 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 00m

$972

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 3/17

8:05 am-12:20 pm

2 stops37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

10:00 am-4:33 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$1,076

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/11

6:45 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/10

1:10 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops17h 16m

$1,196

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 2/1

3:41 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops37h 54m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

1:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops41h 20m

$1,655

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 3/5

7:19 am-9:40 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/26

1:30 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops22h 20m

$5,728

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

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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 $813. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai for around $920.

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 morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $839. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,036.

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

15h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai takes 15h 25m
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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  • 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 15h 25m.

  • 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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