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$668+ Cheap flights from Shanghai 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 3/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Diego

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 November 20, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,418
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$668
(Mytrip)
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 November 20, 2024.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/217:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 10mDelta
Mon 11/257:30 amSAN - PVG
1 stop17h 25mDelta
Deal found 11/19$1,047
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/215:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 28mAir China
Mon 11/2510:45 amSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Deal found 11/19$1,124
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 11/214:30 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2510:27 pmSAN - PVG
3 stops30h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,273
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2012:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 35mLufthansa
Mon 11/2512:50 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 11/19$2,018

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/10

1:40 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops22h 13m

San Diego

Fri 2/21

8:49 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 36m

$1,418

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/4

11:40 am-10:17 pm

2 stops50h 37m

San Diego

Sat 1/11

10:39 am-8:25 am

2 stops29h 46m

$3,208

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/4

1:30 pm-10:04 am

1 stop36h 34m

San Diego

Sat 1/11

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$3,580

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/27

5:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 00m

San Diego

Mon 2/17

5:25 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$3,961

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/25

8:10 am-6:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

San Diego

Mon 2/17

7:19 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$4,623

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/26

2:30 am-2:49 pm

2 stops28h 19m

San Diego

Mon 2/17

6:15 am-1:15 am

2 stops27h 00m

$5,671

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/24

12:10 am-10:30 pm

2 stops38h 20m

San Diego

Mon 2/17

5:20 pm-6:50 am

1 stop45h 30m

$8,028

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/27

1:40 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops26h 18m

San Diego

Mon 2/17

7:45 am-12:25 pm

3 stops36h 40m

$9,427

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/31

1:35 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$668

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/30

1:35 am-8:05 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$675

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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?

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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 November 20, 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,637 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
8,237 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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 flying from Shanghai to San Diego round-trip?

    ANA, at $1,418, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SWISS and United Airlines.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Shanghai to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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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