How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Shanghai. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Shanghai?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California 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 California with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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$635

Overall average: $959

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$766

Typical prices: $1,118-$1,631

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LAX - PVG • Non-stop

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Cheap Flights from California to Shanghai

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from California 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from California to Shanghai

Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 9

9:30 pm - 3:25 pmLAX-PVG

25h 55m2 stops

4:40 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX

18h 50m1 stop

$635Sichuan Airlines

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Fri, Mar 6 - Fri, Mar 20

9:30 pm - 3:25 pmLAX-PVG

25h 55m1 stop

4:40 pm - 8:30 pmPVG-LAX

18h 50m1 stop

$639Sichuan Airlines

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Thu, Jan 8 - Sun, Feb 8

9:10 am - 9:05 pmLAX-PVG

19h 55m1 stop

1:10 pm - 2:50 pmPVG-LAX

17h 40m1 stop

$641Asiana Airlines

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Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

9:10 am - 9:05 pmLAX-PVG

19h 55m1 stop

11:35 am - 2:50 pmPVG-LAX

19h 15m1 stop

$642Asiana Airlines

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Mon, Jan 12 - Wed, Jan 28

10:00 pm - 10:10 amLAX-SHA

20h 10m1 stop

1:50 pm - 6:30 pmSHA-LAX

20h 40m1 stop

$645China Southern

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Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Feb 26

10:25 pm - 11:55 amLAX-SHA

21h 30m1 stop

2:00 pm - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX

21h 00m1 stop

$648Air China

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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 18

3:45 pm - 1:15 amLAX-PVG

17h 30m1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:01 pmPVG-LAX

22h 26m2 stops

$648Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 10

8:55 pm - 1:20 pmLAX-PVG

24h 25m1 stop

12:25 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX

21h 35m1 stop

$656Air China

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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 18

3:45 pm - 12:20 pmLAX-PVG

28h 35m1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:01 pmPVG-LAX

22h 26m2 stops

$659Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

11:00 pm - 3:15 pmLAX-SHA

25h 15m1 stop

3:50 pm - 7:30 pmSHA-LAX

18h 40m1 stop

$668China Southern

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Shanghai.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Shanghai?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from California 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 California 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 California with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to Shanghai.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Shanghai?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from California 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 California 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 California with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California 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 California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Shanghai

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