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Cheap Flights from California to Shanghai (SHA)
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Average price per month
- Low Season: January
- High Season: May
- Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
- The cheapest flights are usually bought in January, February and August.
- High season months are November, June and May. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.
- For example, the flight from California to Shanghai is currently 43% cheaper than average.
Price increase as travel date approaches
- Flight prices for this route increase by 29% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
- To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 68 days before departure!
- Consider booking at least 26 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
- Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.
California to Shanghai Flight Information
| Flights Depart From | California (SFO) |
| Flights Arriving To | Shanghai (PVG) |
| Distance | 9879.16 km |
| Current Discount | 43 % |
| Average Price | $1594.5 |
| Good Deal | $969.2 |
| Cheapest Airlines | Vietnam Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Philippine Airlines (PAL), Asiana Airlines |
| Popular Airlines | ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Vietnam Airlines, Finnair, Sichuan Airlines |
| Flight Duration | 12 hours 39 minutes |
| Flights Depart From |
| California (SFO) |
| Flights Arrive In |
| Shanghai (PVG) |
| Distance |
| 9879.16 km |
| Flight Duration |
| 12 hours 39 minutes |
| Current Discount |
| 43 % |
| Average Price |
| $1594.5 |
| Good Deal |
| $969.2 |
| Cheapest Airlines |
| Vietnam Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Philippine Airlines (PAL), Asiana Airlines |
| Popular Airlines |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Vietnam Airlines, Finnair, Sichuan Airlines |
Most Reliable Airlines flying to Shanghai
- According to our data, ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air and Japan Airlines (JAL) have the highest overall rating.
- The following airlines have the highest chance of on time arrivals: ANA (All Nippon Airways), Delta Air Lines and American Airlines.
- If customer service is important for you then you should consider flying with ANA (All Nippon Airways), Japan Airlines (JAL) and Korean Air.
| Airline | Overall Rating | On time arrival | Check-in & Boarding | Cleanliness | Customer Service | Food & Beverage | Entertainment | Legroom | Seat Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ANA (All Nippon Airways) |
4.2 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
EVA Air |
4.2 | - | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Japan Airlines (JAL) |
4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Korean Air |
4.2 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Asiana Airlines |
3.9 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
China Airlines |
3.8 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Delta Air Lines |
3.8 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Vietnam Airlines |
3.8 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 |
Finnair |
3.7 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Sichuan Airlines |
3.6 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
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Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Good to know:
- Shanghai Pudong International is the major airport in Shanghai and surrounding area.
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Currently there is a 43% discount on flights to Shanghai. This price won't stay too long and you should consider buying now.
Flight prices for this route are expected to go up by 20%.
Awesome Deals
notifications_active In the past few days the following airlines offered the lowest prices from California to Shanghai: Vietnam Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Asiana Airlines..
Vietnam AirlinesThu, 17 Apr SFO PVG
Fri, 16 May PVG SFO Trip duration: 29 days$857.01
Sichuan AirlinesMon, 02 Jun LAX PVG
Sun, 15 Jun PVG LAX Trip duration: 13 days$882.21
Sichuan AirlinesSat, 12 Apr LAX PVG
Sun, 27 Apr PVG LAX Trip duration: 15 days$887.21
Sichuan AirlinesSat, 12 Apr LAX PVG
Sun, 27 Apr PVG LAX Trip duration: 15 days$887.21
Vietnam AirlinesSat, 01 Mar SFO PVG
Sun, 23 Mar PVG SFO Trip duration: 22 days$892.97
Vietnam AirlinesSat, 22 Mar SFO PVG
Sun, 06 Apr PVG SFO Trip duration: 15 days$904.97
Sichuan AirlinesThu, 15 May LAX PVG
Thu, 29 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 14 days$911.21
Xiamen AirlinesFri, 24 Jan LAX PVG
Fri, 14 Feb PVG LAX Trip duration: 21 days$921.41
Sichuan AirlinesThu, 23 Jan LAX PVG
Mon, 10 Feb PVG LAX Trip duration: 18 days$947.01
Sichuan AirlinesFri, 17 Jan LAX PVG
Sun, 02 Feb PVG LAX Trip duration: 16 days$947.21
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Sat, 27 Sep LAX PVG
Sun, 05 Oct PVG LAX Trip duration: 8 days$961.97
Asiana AirlinesSat, 22 Mar LAX PVG
Sun, 13 Apr PVG LAX Trip duration: 22 days$965.31
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Wed, 12 Mar LAX PVG
Wed, 14 May PVG LAX Trip duration: 63 days$969.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Mon, 10 Nov SFO PVG
Wed, 19 Nov PVG SFO Trip duration: 9 days$979.99
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Sat, 06 Sep LAX PVG
Sat, 27 Sep PVG LAX Trip duration: 21 days$983.97
Philippine Airlines (PAL)Fri, 29 Aug LAX PVG
Mon, 08 Sep PVG LAX Trip duration: 10 days$986.97
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How long is a direct flight from California to Shanghai?A direct flight from California to Shanghai takes roughly 12 hours 39 minutes.
- How many direct flights are there between California to Shanghai daily?On average, there are 5 direct flights from California to Shanghai each day.
- Which airlines offer cheap airfare from California to Shanghai?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with Vietnam Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Asiana Airlines.
- Do I need my passport to fly from California to Shanghai?Yes, you most certainly do.
- Which airlines fly from California to Shanghai most often?ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, China Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Vietnam Airlines, Finnair and Sichuan Airlines are the top.
- What's the cheapest day to fly from California to Shanghai?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from California to Shanghai has been Thursday. And the cheapest return flight from Thursday has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
- Which airport will I be flying from in California?When departing from California you'll be flying out of San Francisco International.
- Which airport will I be flying from in Shanghai?When departing from Shanghai you'll be flying out of Shanghai Pudong International.
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