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Cheap flights from Shanghai to California from $368

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Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 8:45 pm
PVG
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LAX
20h 35m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 1:50 pm
LAX
-
PVG
23h 35m1 stop
$589Sichuan Airlines
mar., mar. 31 - mar., abr. 7
XiamenAir Logo
4:10 pm - 8:00 pm
SHA
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LAX
18h 50m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
11:55 pm - 11:00 am
LAX
-
SHA
20h 05m1 stop
$625XiamenAir
mar., mar. 31 - jue., abr. 9
Asiana Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 4:00 pm
PVG
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LAX
14h 35m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 8:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
30h 55m1 stop
$678Asiana Airlines
jue., abr. 2 - mar., sep. 22
Asiana Airlines Logo
8:25 am - 2:00 pm
PVG
-
SFO
21h 35m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:05 pm
SFO
-
PVG
29h 15m1 stop
$678Asiana Airlines
jue., ene. 22 - jue., ene. 29
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 9:30 am
PVG
-
SFO
16h 40m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
-
PVG
30h 05m1 stop
$706Korean Air
sáb., mar. 7 - vie., mar. 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:30 am - 9:15 am
PVG
-
LAX
16h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:15 pm - 11:35 am
LAX
-
PVG
22h 20m1 stop
$709Cathay Pacific
sáb., mar. 7 - sáb., mar. 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 pm - 9:15 pm
SHA
-
SFO
20h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 12:20 pm
SFO
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SHA
32h 55m1 stop
$709Cathay Pacific
vie., feb. 27 - vie., mar. 20
Korean Air Logo
2:00 pm - 9:30 am
PVG
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SFO
35h 30m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 8:25 pm
SFO
-
PVG
16h 45m1 stop
$710Korean Air
sáb., feb. 28 - vie., mar. 13
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 8:56 pm
PVG
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SJC
40h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
SJC
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PVG
34h 45m2 stops
$1,128United Airlines
jue., ene. 22 - lun., ene. 26
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 8:56 pm
PVG
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SJC
40h 01m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
SJC
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PVG
34h 45m2 stops
$1,129United Airlines
jue., ene. 22 - lun., ene. 26

Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to California

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Shanghai to California flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
16h 45m
1 stop
LAX9:15 amLos Angeles
Mar 21
LAX10:15 pmLos Angeles
22h 20m
1 stop
PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
$709
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 5
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 25m
1 stop
LAX8:55 pmLos Angeles
Mar 21
LAX10:15 pmLos Angeles
31h 40m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$717
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Cathay Pacific
Dec 17
PVG2:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
17h 35m
1 stop
LAX4:20 pmLos Angeles
Dec 30
LAX9:15 pmLos Angeles
31h 00m
1 stop
PVG8:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$718
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Air Canada flights from Shanghai to California

Our best Air Canada deals on Shanghai to California flight tickets
Air Canada
Dec 25
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
45h 30m
2 stops
SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco
Jan 14
SFO8:33 amSan Francisco
39h 27m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$716
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Air Canada
Apr 20
PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 37m
1 stop
SFO12:32 pmSan Francisco
Sep 21
SFO1:30 pmSan Francisco
33h 35m
2 stops
PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$729
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Air Canada
Mar 5
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
14h 54m
1 stop
LAX4:29 pmLos Angeles
Mar 21
LAX7:07 pmLos Angeles
29h 53m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$733
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to California 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 diciembre 15, 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 3/31

3:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Los Angeles

mar. 4/7

11:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$589

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 3/31

4:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

jue. 4/9

11:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 05m

$625

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 4/2

4:25 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Los Angeles

mar. 9/22

11:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$678

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 1/22

8:25 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

San Francisco

jue. 1/29

11:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$678

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 3/7

8:50 am-9:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

vie. 3/20

12:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$706

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 3/7

8:30 am-9:15 am

1 stop16h 45m

Los Angeles

sáb. 3/21

10:15 pm-11:35 am

1 stop22h 20m

$709

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 2/27

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

vie. 3/20

12:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$709

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 2/28

2:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 30m

San Francisco

vie. 3/13

12:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$710

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 1/22

8:55 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops40h 01m

San Jose

lun. 1/26

4:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,128

ShanghaiSan Jose

PVG - SJC

PVGSJC

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 1/22

8:55 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops40h 01m

San Jose

lun. 1/26

4:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$1,129

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of December is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Shanghai averaging around $787.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Shanghai to California is on a Tuesday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Tuesday will often find tickets for as low as $1,129. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Saturday is $1,358.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,046. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,426 on average. Flights to California from Shanghai at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to California flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Shanghai when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $1,016 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Shanghai for as low as $754 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in California

418 airports
The fastest flight from Shanghai to California takes 10h 55m
Direct flights go from Shanghai to California every day.
There are 418 airports in California. From Shanghai there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to California.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Air CanadaPriceFrom $410Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,527 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $425Free CancellationRating
7.5
122 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $438Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,010 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $441Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,095 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $525Free CancellationRating
0.0
0 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $564Free CancellationRating
7.2
127 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $618Free CancellationRating
7.3
942 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $633Free CancellationRating
8.2
493 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $635Free CancellationRating
6.6
41 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $649Free CancellationRating
7.2
178 reviews
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