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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Santa Ana to Shanghai

August 24 - September 13

Cheapest

SNA - Shanghai

$960

$1,135

Round trip

August 24 - September 12

Cheapest

SNA - Shanghai

$964

$1,135

Round trip

August 24 - September 9

Cheapest

SNA - Shanghai

$967

$1,135

Round trip

August 24 - September 15

Cheapest
Best

SNA - Shanghai

$960

$1,135

Round trip

August 17 - September 13

Earliest

SNA - Shanghai

$949

$1,136

Round trip

August 17 - September 12

Earliest

SNA - Shanghai

$949

$1,136

Round trip

August 17 - September 9

Earliest

SNA - Shanghai

$955

$1,136

Round trip

August 17 - September 15

Best
Earliest

SNA - Shanghai

$949

$1,136

Round trip

August 23 - September 17

Best

SNA - Shanghai

$954

$1,159

Round trip

September 14 - September 17

Best

SNA - Shanghai

$945

$1,161

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai, fares typically range from $1243–$1490, with a median of $1387. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional value may require careful timing.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Shanghai? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $677. Following closely, November also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $730. Another option for more budget-conscious travel is April, where the median fare is $1301.
Most itineraries for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai are connecting_dominant, meaning most itineraries connect at least once. For those flights that do involve connections, the typical number of stopovers is 4. There are no direct flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai available in the recent data.
A typical journey from Santa Ana to Shanghai takes approximately 48h 38m, including connections. This duration reflects the nature of the route, where most itineraries involve multiple stopovers, contributing to a longer overall travel time.
The route from Santa Ana to Shanghai covers a significant distance of 10472 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This substantial distance means that flights will typically involve extended travel times and often multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Santa Ana to Shanghai

Regular price: $824 - $1,773

Prices for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai is between $824 and $1773. The current lowest deal is $1135 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from August 24 to September 13.

now $1,135

Low $824

High $1,773

The cheapest time to fly from Santa Ana to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from SNA to SHA is January, with a median price of $677. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $4650. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $677

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $4,650

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Direct flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Santa Ana to Shanghai

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Shanghai

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Santa Ana (SNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$1,122

$1,532

One-way

Tue, Jun 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Shanghai

Air China

Santa Ana (SNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$1,220

$1,606

One-way

Thu, Jun 25

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Shanghai

Air China

Santa Ana (SNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$1,106

$1,574

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Shanghai

United Airlines

Santa Ana (SNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$851

$1,381

One-way

Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Shanghai

Air China

Santa Ana (SNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

Air China

$856

$1,436

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SNA - Shanghai

United Airlines

Santa Ana (SNA) - Shanghai (PVG)

United Airlines

$897

$1,379

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai

16 nights

Aug 24 - Sep 9

$967  →  $1,135

17%

19 nights

Aug 24 - Sep 12

$964  →  $1,135

18%

20 nights

Aug 24 - Sep 13

$960  →  $1,135

18%

22 nights

Aug 24 - Sep 15

$960  →  $1,135

18%

Popular Airports to fly from Santa Ana to Shanghai

Santa Ana - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Santa Ana to Shanghai are below the typical level at $1135.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Shanghai, with a median price of $677.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 48h 38m

Flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai typically involve connecting flights, with a median duration of 48h 38m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights dominant on this route

There are no direct flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai; connecting flights are dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers connecting flights

Air China has historically offered connecting flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are rare for this route

Deals for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai are historically rare, with less than one deal per day.

Santa Ana main airports to depart from

John Wayne (SNA)

Cheapest

John Wayne Airport (SNA) is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 km from Santa Ana city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1135

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, and metro).

💸 Flights from ~$1135

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for your trip to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from Shanghai (reachable by car, train, and metro).

💸 Flights from ~$1135

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1138

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is a good alternative for its proximity and less congested environment.

📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1218

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Cheapest

Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable option with frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~260 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1090

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.

📍 ~140 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1134

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and can help avoid airspace delays.

📍 ~110 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1393

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$4,264

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$5,902

$4,278

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$5,914

$4,374

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$6,009

$4,450

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$21,266

$15,971

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$26,639

$19,371

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$23,804

$17,968

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Shanghai, China

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$25,798

$19,152

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83% AI deal score

$5,411

$4,268

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83% AI deal score

$5,458

$4,299

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83% AI deal score

$5,562

$4,315

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Shanghai, China

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$5,964

$4,496

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Shanghai, China

82% AI deal score

$5,486

$4,442

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$5,458

$4,445

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$5,599

$4,458

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$5,972

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$24,023

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$19,110

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Shanghai, China

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$24,204

$19,110

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Shanghai, China

81% AI deal score

$23,604

$19,110

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Shanghai, China

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$23,716

$19,110

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$23,401

$19,110

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Shanghai, China

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$24,121

$19,110

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Shanghai, China

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$24,203

$19,110

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$21,660

$18,130

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$22,328

$19,110

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$22,606

$19,110

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$23,618

$19,110

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$19,110

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$22,759

$19,244

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Shanghai, China

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$20,018

$17,825

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$4,351

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Shanghai, China

71% AI deal score

$7,296

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70% AI deal score

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Shanghai, China

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$4,705

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69% AI deal score

$9,516

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69% AI deal score

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68% AI deal score

$10,016

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68% AI deal score

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$6,424

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68% AI deal score

$6,514

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Shanghai, China

67% AI deal score

$33,584

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance is often recommended, as prices can sometimes increase closer to the departure date. However, last-minute deals can occasionally appear. Monitoring price trends can help you decide on an optimal booking time.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. Flights from alternative airports may offer different prices or schedules. It's often worth checking if the savings outweigh any additional travel time to these airports.