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Flights from Shanghai to Arcata

Find flight deals from Shanghai to Arcata for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from €557 or round trip flights from €941.

      • PVG 1:30 PM
        20h 17m
        1 stop
        ACV 5:47 PM
        Shanghai - Arcata | Sun, Dec 21 | United Airlines
        ACV 6:30 PM
        32h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 6:45 PM
        Arcata - Shanghai | Sun, Dec 28 | United Airlines
        €941 €1,045
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        €1,045 €941
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ACV Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Arcata | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
        ACV 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        Arcata - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 15 | Normal Airline
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      • PVG 8:55 PM
        34h 21m
        1 stop
        ACV 3:16 PM
        Shanghai - Arcata | Sat, Dec 13 | United Airlines
        €557 €986
        44% OFF
        44% OFF
        €986 €557
      • PVG 2:05 PM
        19h 49m
        1 stop
        ACV 5:54 PM
        Shanghai - Arcata | Sat, Dec 13 | China Eastern Airlines
        €887 €986
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        €986 €887
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        ACV Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Arcata | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Arcata are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Arcata

The distance between Shanghai and Arcata is approximately 9,558.68 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in February. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price€557
Cheapest round-trip ticket price€941
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelFebruary
Flight distance9,558.68 km

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Arcata?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Arcata flights: Dec 7 to Dec 14 — one way flight prices from €556.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Arcata, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Arcata (SHA-ACV)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as €557 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to ACV on Sat, Dec 13), while United Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from €941 departing on Sun, Dec 21 and returning on Sun, Dec 28.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Arcata is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Arcata, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Dec 13, with one-way flights priced at just €557.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Arcata travel is around February.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Arcata is March, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Arcata on December 21, 2025 with United Airlines, with prices starting at €940.
  • The time difference between Arcata and Shanghai is 16h.
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