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Cheap flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai from $617

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United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:25 pm
SNA
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PVG
19h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 6:53 pm
PVG
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SNA
21h 43m
1 stop
$1,301United Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 5:45 pm
SNA
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PVG
32h 20m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 9:15 am
PVG
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SNA
27h 20m
2 stops
$1,306United Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 5:25 pm
SNA
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PVG
30h 26m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 1:49 pm
PVG
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SNA
15h 19m
1 stop
$1,308United Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 7:50 pm
SNA
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PVG
21h 35m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 pm - 10:24 pm
PVG
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SNA
19h 29m
1 stop
$1,351Delta
Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Oct 29
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 5:25 pm
SNA
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PVG
19h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
1:30 pm - 12:01 pm
PVG
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SNA
14h 31m
1 stop
$1,353Air China
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Nov 18
Air China Logo
7:00 am - 5:25 pm
SNA
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PVG
19h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
1:30 pm - 1:49 pm
PVG
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SNA
15h 19m
1 stop
$1,354Air China
Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Oct 28
Japan Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 11:20 am
SNA
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SHA
37h 34m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:21 pm
SHA
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SNA
41h 36m
2 stops
$1,512Japan Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 9:45 am
SNA
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SHA
34h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 6:19 pm
SHA
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SNA
22h 24m
2 stops
$1,611Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
Japan Airlines Logo
6:46 am - 11:20 am
SNA
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SHA
37h 34m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 3:11 pm
SHA
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SNA
41h 26m
2 stops
$1,738Japan Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 9:45 am
SNA
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SHA
45h 46m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 6:27 pm
SHA
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SNA
40h 12m
2 stops
$1,747Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Nov 13

Japan Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Santa Ana, California to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Sep 10
SNA6:46 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
37h 34m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 14
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 36m
2 stops
SNA3:21 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,512
Japan Airlines
Oct 14
SNA6:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
40h 15m
2 stops
PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 31
PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
36h 11m
2 stops
SNA3:51 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,549
Japan Airlines
May 2
SNA7:45 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
36h 35m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 8
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 01m
2 stops
SNA3:46 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,632

United Airlines flights from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai

Our best United Airlines deals on Santa Ana, California to Shanghai flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 10
SNA7:00 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
19h 25m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 14
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
21h 43m
1 stop
SNA6:53 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,301
United Airlines
Oct 14
SNA6:25 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
32h 20m
2 stops
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 27
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
27h 20m
2 stops
SNA9:15 amSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,306
United Airlines
Oct 13
SNA7:59 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
30h 26m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 28
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 19m
1 stop
SNA1:49 pmSanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
$1,308

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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 April 23, 2026.
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Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/14

12:10 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$1,301

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/14

6:25 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/27

8:55 pm-9:15 am

2 stops27h 20m

$1,306

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/13

7:59 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop30h 26m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

1:30 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop15h 19m

$1,308

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 10/15

7:15 am-7:50 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/29

5:55 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop19h 29m

$1,351
Quickest round-trip

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/18

1:30 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop14h 31m

$1,353

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/14

7:00 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

1:30 pm-1:49 pm

1 stop15h 19m

$1,354

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

6:46 am-11:20 am

2 stops37h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

12:45 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops41h 36m

$1,512

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/9

8:05 am-9:45 am

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/16

10:55 am-6:19 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$1,611

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 9/10

6:46 am-11:20 am

2 stops37h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

12:45 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops41h 26m

$1,738

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/1

8:59 pm-9:45 am

2 stops45h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/13

6:15 pm-6:27 pm

2 stops40h 12m

$1,747

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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 $833. 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 $955.

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 $1,055.

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

16h 43m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Santa Ana, California to Shanghai takes 16h 43m
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 16h 43m.

  • 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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