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

SHA — SAN
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.
8.0
Very good

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

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 $491. Delta flights start at $512 while deals on Air Canada start at $604 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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