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$1,048 Find cheap flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai departing on 9/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Santa Ana to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Ana to Shanghai (SNA-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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7:45 am - 6:35 pmSNA-PVG
19h 50m1 stop
8:25 pm - 10:14 amPVG-SNA
29h 49m2 stops
$1,549United Airlines
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Thu, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 4
8:55 pm - 6:25 pmSNA-PVG
30h 30m2 stops
11:20 am - 9:44 amPVG-SNA
37h 24m2 stops
$1,651
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Mon, May 20 - Sun, May 26
7:00 am - 6:30 amSNA-PVG
32h 30m2 stops
12:10 am - 10:29 pmPVG-SNA
38h 19m2 stops
$1,687Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 3
5:09 pm - 4:10 pmSNA-PVG
32h 01m2 stops
6:10 pm - 10:02 pmPVG-SNA
19h 52m1 stop
$1,889American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 4
12:43 pm - 4:10 pmSNA-PVG
36h 27m1 stop
6:10 pm - 8:18 pmPVG-SNA
18h 08m1 stop
$1,896American Airlines
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Thu, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 4
4:20 pm - 10:20 pmSNA-PVG
39h 00m2 stops
12:10 am - 10:29 pmPVG-SNA
38h 19m2 stops
$1,936Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Oct 31 - Sun, Nov 3
4:00 pm - 3:45 pmSNA-PVG
32h 45m2 stops
11:35 pm - 5:22 pmPVG-SNA
32h 47m2 stops
$2,285Lufthansa
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Tue, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 15
11:43 am - 4:30 pmSNA-PVG
37h 47m2 stops
12:35 am - 8:28 pmPVG-SNA
34h 53m2 stops
$2,725Qatar Airways
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Thu, May 23 - Wed, Jun 12
8:45 am - 4:30 pmSNA-PVG
40h 45m2 stops
12:35 am - 9:30 pmPVG-SNA
35h 55m2 stops
$3,015Qatar Airways
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Sun, May 26 - Fri, May 31
10:30 am - 9:15 amSNA-PVG
31h 45m2 stops
10:55 am - 7:42 pmPVG-SNA
47h 47m2 stops
$20,386Lufthansa
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Fri, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 26

Flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai is February, where tickets cost $1,269 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, where the average cost of tickets is $2,355 and $2,271 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 52 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, Japan Airlines offered the best one-way deal for that route, at $1,048. KAYAK users also found Santa Ana to Shanghai round-trip flights on United Airlines from $1,549 and on Singapore Airlines from $1,687.

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Cheapest flight

$1,048
Flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Santa Ana to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Santa Ana to Shanghai was $1,048 for a one-way ticket and $1,549 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Santa Ana and Shanghai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Santa Ana and on arrival in Shanghai.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Santa Ana to Shanghai?

    On your way to Shanghai, you’ll fly out from Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty. You’ll be landing in one of Shanghai’s 2 airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Shanghai?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Santa Ana and Shanghai, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from John Wayne (Santa Ana) is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to John Wayne (Santa Ana) with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from John Wayne (Santa Ana) to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from John Wayne (Santa Ana) up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Santa Ana to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
9/24Tue
2 stopsJapan Airlines
39h 00mSNA-PVG
$1,048
9/24Tue
2 stopsJapan Airlines
36h 25mSNA-SHA
$1,048
5/23Thu
2 stops
37h 05mSNA-PVG
$1,173
6/15Sat
2 stops
40h 19mSNA-PVG
$1,177
9/3Tue
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
30h 07mSNA-PVG
$1,264
8/29Thu
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
28h 47mSNA-PVG
$1,284
8/5Mon
2 stopsSingapore Airlines
45h 05mSNA-PVG
$1,298
6/15Sat
1 stopAmerican Airlines
40h 20mSNA-PVG
$1,435
5/23Thu
2 stopsDelta
34h 35mSNA-PVG
$1,529
5/23Thu
1 stopDelta
29h 04mSNA-PVG
$1,551

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Last minute flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/5Sun
multi-stop
35h 40mSNA-PVG
5/31Fri
multi-stop
25h 15mPVG-SNA
$1,866
5/9Thu
multi-stopJapan Airlines
21h 45mSNA-PVG
10/22Tue
multi-stopJapan Airlines
21h 04mPVG-SNA
$7,092

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Santa Ana - Shanghai Flights

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John Wayne (Santa Ana) (SNA)United States

Return flight deals:

Shanghai - John Wayne (Santa Ana)

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