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$505+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
ene. 26 — feb. 21
dom. 1/26
dom. 2/2
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to San Diego (SAN). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$919
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$505
(Gotogate)
From Shanghai to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 21, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/74:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops23h 13mAir China
vie. 3/1410:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops46h 20mAir China
Deal found 1/21$919
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/71:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 10mUnited Airlines
vie. 3/1410:00 amSAN - PVG
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,116
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/62:30 amPVG - SAN
2 stops28h 30mANA
vie. 3/146:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 00mANA
Deal found 1/21$1,136
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/62:20 amPVG - SAN
3 stops37h 24mMultiple Airlines
vie. 3/1410:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,236
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 3/612:10 amPVG - SAN
1 stop31h 15mLufthansa
vie. 3/146:20 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop44h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 1/21$1,406
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/278:40 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops43h 18mAir China
jue. 2/610:15 amSAN - SHA
2 stops41h 45mAir China
Deal found 1/21$1,653
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/271:10 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern
jue. 2/66:30 amSAN - PVG
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/21$1,675
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/277:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 53mDelta
jue. 2/61:25 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop35h 30mDelta
Deal found 1/21$1,723
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 1/2711:30 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops56h 27mEthiopian Air
jue. 2/69:30 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops50h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/21$2,056
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 1/2612:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops27h 52mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 2/84:27 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops46h 03mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/21$3,048
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/53:55 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 14mAir Canada
vie. 5/912:40 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop34h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/21$5,191
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/51:35 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops25h 24mANA
vie. 5/92:30 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops30h 45mANA
Deal found 1/21$5,779

Find flights from Shanghai to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 3/7

4:30 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops23h 13m

San Diego

vie. 3/14

10:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$919

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 3/7

1:30 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

San Diego

vie. 3/14

10:00 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$1,116

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 3/6

2:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

San Diego

vie. 3/14

6:15 am-1:15 am

2 stops28h 00m

$1,136

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 3/6

2:20 am-11:44 pm

3 stops37h 24m

San Diego

vie. 3/14

10:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops46h 20m

$1,236

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 3/6

12:10 am-3:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

San Diego

vie. 3/14

6:20 pm-6:00 am

1 stop44h 40m

$1,406

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 3/7

11:30 pm-2:52 pm

3 stops55h 22m

San Diego

vie. 3/14

9:30 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops51h 45m

$3,358

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 5/5

3:55 pm-4:09 pm

1 stop15h 14m

San Diego

vie. 5/9

12:40 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop34h 25m

$5,191

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 5/5

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 24m

San Diego

vie. 5/9

2:30 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$5,779

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 5/5

10:30 pm-4:09 pm

2 stops32h 39m

San Diego

vie. 5/9

1:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop31h 20m

$7,214

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 4/10

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$505

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated enero 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to San Diego as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated enero 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air China, United Airlines and ANA from Shanghai to San Diego. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
775 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
852 reviews

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Shanghai?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Shanghai. Booking flights from Shanghai to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $505. Delta flights start at $597 while deals on United Airlines start at $602 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Shanghai to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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