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Cheap Flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines2 stops
OAK - SHA
Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines1 stop
SHA - OAK
5732$
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Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines2 stops
OAK - SHA
717$
693$
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Cheapest time to fly from Oakland, CA to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of April. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Flying Time20 h and 33 mWhen flying from Oakland, CA to Shanghai, this can take around 20 h and 33 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$693The best price for flights from Oakland, CA to Shanghai offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Origin airportOakland International AirportWhen flying from Oakland, CA to Shanghai
Destination airportShanghai Hongqiao International AirportFor the route from Oakland, CA to Shanghai
Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Oakland, CA to Shanghai according to search data results from our customers
One-way average Price$1,757.26A flight from Oakland, CA to Shanghai at eDreams will cost around $1,757.26, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data
Best time to bookMarchFebruary is one of the most frequent times to fly to Shanghai from Oakland, CA according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
86%Trains in Shanghai are 86% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.
Oakland, CA$3.13
Shanghai$0.44
MealMid-priced restaurant
83%A meal in Shanghai is 83% cheaper than a meal in Oakland, CA.
Oakland, CA$25.00
Shanghai$4.35
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
32%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 32% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.
Oakland, CA$3.20
Shanghai$2.18
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
47%Coffee in Shanghai is 47% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.
Oakland, CA$5.75
Shanghai$3.07
Exchange rate
1 USD = 6.94 CNY
1 CNY = 0.15 USD
Last revised on Fri, 03/6
Distance: 6144 miles
Oakland, CA airports
Oakland Intl (OAK)How far from city center: 7 miles
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city center: 19 miles
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city center: 4 miles

Are you planning to travel to Shanghai for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Oakland, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Oakland, CA to Shanghai

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Oakland, CA to Shanghai?
When you fly from Oakland, CA to Shanghai the average price is $1,757.26. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from Oakland, CA to Shanghai, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Oakland, CA to Shanghai is $693. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai more expensive than Oakland, CA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Shanghai costs an average of 2.18 USD , 32% cheaper than Oakland, CA, with a fare of 3.20 USD,
while train tickets cost 86% less at Shanghai: $ 0.44 USD versus $ 3.13 USD at Oakland, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 4.35 USD euros in Shanghai, 83% less than the 25.00 USD euros in Oakland, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 47% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 3.07 USD, while in Oakland, CA the coffee costs 5.75 USD.
How long does the flight from Oakland, CA to Shanghai take?
Flight length from Oakland, CA to Shanghai is around 20 h and 33 m on average, at an average distance of 6,143.81 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Oakland, CA?
While in Oakland, CA the temperatures can reach an average of 30.71 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12 mm ,Shanghai's temperatures can go up to 37.03 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.66 ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 2.5 ºC average degrees reported in Oakland, CA. During the winter period, Oakland, CA can register 9 mm precipitation, while Shanghai have an average of 3 mm rain level.

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