Flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California

Flight deals from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California

Looking for cheap tickets from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California, or a last-minute trip? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Los Angeles.£455 per passenger.Departing Thu, 6 Nov, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £455, select.

San Francisco.£459 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Dec, returning Mon, 29 Dec.Return flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 15 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 29 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £459, select.

San Diego.£646 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Nov, returning Fri, 21 Nov.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 16 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £646, select.

San Jose.£649 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Oct, returning Sat, 18 Oct.Return flight with Spring Japan and Spirit Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 15 Oct, arriving in San Jose International.Inbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from San Jose International on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £649, select.

Ontario.£727 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Sep, returning Sun, 14 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar Japan and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 4 Sep, arriving in Ontario International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Ontario International on Sun, 14 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £727, select.

Fresno.£765 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with Spring Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Fresno Yosemite.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Fresno Yosemite on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £765, select.

Santa Ana.£771 per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Mon, 20 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Santa Ana John Wayne on Mon, 20 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £771, select.

Oakland.£808 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Oct, returning Sun, 19 Oct.Return flight with Spring Japan and Hawaiian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spring Japan, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Inbound indirect flight with Hawaiian Airlines, departs from Oakland Metropolitan Oak on Sun, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £808, select.

Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California

Arm yourself with these facts on the fly.

Cheapest flight found	£455, Los Angeles
Cheapest month to fly	November
Average flight time	11 hrs, 37 mins
Average flights per week	47
Most popular airline	Air China

How to find cheap flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California

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Fly in October

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California is currently October.

Fly on a Monday

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Frequently asked questions

Are there any direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California?

Yes - direct flights currently operate from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport in California.

What is the average price of a flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California?

We looked at all of the upcoming return flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California we could find over the next 12 months. It looks like £455 is the best price. This is good, compared to the average California ticket price of £694.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California?

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Fresno Yosemite Airport is currently October.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Carmel Monterey Peninsula Airport is currently September.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport is currently October.
And the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Jose International Airport is usually October.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai Pudong Airport to California on Thursday, 6 November 2025.

If I'm flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport, where in California is cheapest to fly into?

If you're flying from Shanghai Pudong, the cheapest city in California to fly into is Los Angeles. The cheapest airport serving Los Angeles at the moment is Los Angeles International.