Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai
Cheap Flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai
Looking for cheap flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Santa Ana to Shanghai vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000–42,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai for specific travel dates.
2026-12-01
SNA - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops
From 35,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-28
SNA - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 35,000 Pts + $11.2
2026-12-04
SNA - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop
From 37,000 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-02
SNA - PVG
Economy | 2 Stops
From 37,500 Pts + $5.6
2026-12-03
SNA - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,000 Pts + $10.1
2026-12-04
SNA - PVG
Economy | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 42,000 Pts + $10.1
Santa Ana to Shanghai flight facts
Distance
6,524 mi
10,500 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+16h
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Airports in Santa Ana
SNA · John Wayne -Orange County
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Ontario - Shanghai · Ontario is 30 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Los Angeles - Shanghai · Los Angeles is 36 mi from Santa Ana
Flights Burbank - Shanghai · Burbank is 46 mi from Santa Ana
Flights San Diego - Shanghai · San Diego is 76 mi from Santa Ana
Premium cabin flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SNA - PVG
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 110,000 Pts + $25.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
SNA - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 55,000 Pts + $45.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SNA - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $11.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
SNA - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 71,500 Pts + $11.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
SNA - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 71,500 Pts + $11.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-03
SNA - PVG
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 71,500 Pts + $11.8
Selected hotels for your next stay
Shanghai (China)
Hilton Shanghai Songjiang Guangfulin
From 26,000 Pts or $121
Shanghai (China)
Conrad Shanghai
From 53,000 Pts or $188
Shanghai (China)
The Sukhothai Shanghai(SLH)
From 65,000 Pts or $271
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Santa Ana to Shanghai depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Santa Ana to Shanghai.
Santa Ana and Shanghai are about 6,524 miles (10,500 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,524-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of Santa Ana.
Departures from Santa Ana: John Wayne -Orange County (SNA). Arrivals in Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shanghai, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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