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

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Thu, Dec 11 - Sat, Dec 13

Alaska Airlines3 stops

OAK - SHA

China Southern Airlines1 stop

SHA - OAK

1289$

1252$

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Mon, Dec 8

Alaska Airlines2 stops

OAK - SHA

442$

422$

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Sun, Dec 21

Alaska Airlines2 stops

OAK - SHA

4137$

4070$

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Cheapest time to fly from Oakland, CA to Shanghai

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Cheapest flight$422The best price for flights from Oakland, CA to Shanghai offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Departure AirportOakland IntlOakland Intl is where you'll take off when flying from Oakland, CA to Shanghai

Arrival AirportPu DongYou'll land at Pu Dong when flying from Oakland, CA to Shanghai

Peak seasonAugustAugust is the busiest time to fly from Oakland, CA to Shanghai according to search data results from our customers

Best time to bookMarchMarch 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

82%Trains in Shanghai are 82% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA$3.13

Shanghai$0.56

MealMid-priced restaurant

86%A meal in Shanghai is 86% cheaper than a meal in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA$30.00

Shanghai$4.22

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

38%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 38% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA$3.50

Shanghai$2.18

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

42%Coffee in Shanghai is 42% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA$5.37

Shanghai$3.14

Exchange rate

1 USD = 7.16 CNY

1 CNY = 0.14 USD

Last revised on Fri, 12/5

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!

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 $422. 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 , 38% cheaper than Oakland, CA, with a fare of 3.50 USD,

while train tickets cost 82% less at Shanghai: $ 0.56 USD versus $ 3.13 USD at Oakland, CA.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 4.22 USD euros in Shanghai, 86% less than the 30.00 USD euros in Oakland, CA.

The price of the coffee is around 42% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 3.14 USD, while in Oakland, CA the coffee costs 5.37 USD.

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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