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$754+ 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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/35:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/86:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$977
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/37:05 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/86:15 amSAN - SHA
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$977
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/37:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 24mDelta
Sat 3/811:20 amSAN - PVG
1 stop37h 35mDelta
Deal found 2/21$1,001
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/31:00 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops26h 58mAir China
Sat 3/87:43 amSAN - PVG
3 stops38h 07mAir China
Deal found 2/21$1,448
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/212:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops38h 20mLufthansa
Sat 3/810:30 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 2/21$2,472

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 February 22, 2025.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/14

2:25 pm-8:06 pm

2 stops44h 41m

$754

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/12

1:35 am-6:21 pm

2 stops31h 46m

$1,058

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/14

10:25 pm-8:35 am

3 stops49h 10m

$1,061

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/14

1:35 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops21h 12m

$1,087

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/12

4:05 pm-11:35 am

1 stop34h 30m

$1,141

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/15

2:30 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops38h 36m

$1,248

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/12

4:50 pm-6:04 pm

2 stops40h 14m

$1,254

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/10

3:55 pm-7:38 pm

2 stops42h 43m

$1,279

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 8/14

12:10 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop23h 29m

$1,337

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/10

6:10 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops40h 37m

$1,356

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 February 22, 2025.
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
444 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,296 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
836 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

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 ANA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,058. Japan Airlines flights start at $1,141 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,248 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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