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

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Fri, May 22 - Fri, May 29

Alaska Airlines2 stops

OAK - SHA

Asiana Airlines1 stop

SHA - OAK

1542$

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Mon, Jun 22 - Fri, Jul 3

Alaska Airlines2 stops

OAK - SHA

China Eastern Airlines2 stops

SHA - OAK

2814$

2743$

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Wed, May 20

Alaska Airlines3 stops

OAK - SHA

765$

741$

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Wed, Jun 3

Alaska Airlines2 stops

OAK - SHA

971$

965$

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Sun, Jun 14

Alaska Airlines2 stops

OAK - SHA

1100$

1053$

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Sat, May 16

Alaska Airlines3 stops

OAK - SHA

2391$

2364$

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The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

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 in the middle of May. 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$741The 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 airportsShanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International AirportWhen traveling 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$1,700A flight from Oakland, CA to Shanghai at eDreams will cost around $1,700, 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

MealMid-priced restaurant

468%A meal in Shanghai is 468% cheaper than a meal in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA$25.00

Shanghai$4.40

TrainLocal, one-way ticket

611%Trains in Shanghai are 611% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA$3.13

Shanghai$0.44

TaxiStandard daytime start rate

45%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 45% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA$3.20

Shanghai$2.20

CoffeeRegular cappuccino

89%Coffee in Shanghai is 89% cheaper than in Oakland, CA.

Oakland, CA$5.75

Shanghai$3.04

Exchange rate

1 USD = 6.86 CNY

1 CNY = 0.15 USD

Last revised on Mon, 04/20

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 $1,700. 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 $741. 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 2.20 USD , 31% 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 4.40 USD euros in Shanghai, 82% 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 3.05 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).

Which airports have flights between Oakland, CA and Shanghai?

The main route from Oakland, CA to Shanghai is: Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport(PVG). The following airlines fly this route:

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