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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego (SAN) from $470

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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 May 30, 2024.

Round-trip from

$288
From Shanghai to San Diego
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What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Diego?

April is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Diego from Shanghai. Prices for April average $1,954 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,309. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a April flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in July

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

When flying from Shanghai to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Shanghai and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Lufthansa flights traveling from Shanghai to San Diego. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Wed 7/2410:55 amPVG - SAN
2 stops46h 11mLufthansa
Wed 10/235:15 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/28$1,397
Tue 7/1610:55 amPVG - SAN
2 stops48h 23mLufthansa
Thu 7/255:15 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/29$1,466
Tue 7/231:40 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 26mLufthansa
Wed 10/235:15 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/28$1,739
Wed 7/2411:35 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop30h 50mLufthansa
Wed 10/235:15 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/28$1,775
Sat 7/2711:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops32h 47mLufthansa
Sat 8/2410:30 amSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/29$1,815
Wed 7/1711:35 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop30h 50mLufthansa
Sun 7/215:15 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/29$2,017

Cheap ANA flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA for the route between Shanghai and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on ANA flights traveling from Shanghai to San Diego. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
Tue 7/231:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 19mANA
Wed 10/238:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops35h 35mANA
Deal found 5/28$1,540
Tue 7/161:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 45mANA
Sun 7/217:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 35mANA
Deal found 5/29$2,048
Mon 7/151:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops28h 20mANA
Thu 7/258:39 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 56mANA
Deal found 5/29$2,169

Cheap Shanghai to San Diego flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Shanghai to San Diego specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Shanghai to San Diego in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/24:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops56h 45mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/41:05 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop33h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,260
Sun 6/212:50 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops60h 00mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/41:05 pmSAN - SHA
1 stop31h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,260
Sun 6/24:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 59mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/48:13 amSAN - PVG
2 stops20h 32mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,475
Sun 6/212:50 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops41h 14mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/48:13 amSAN - SHA
2 stops36h 12mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,475
Sat 6/11:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/41:05 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,755
Sat 6/110:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops49h 45mSWISS
Sat 6/86:20 amSAN - PVG
2 stops33h 45mSWISS
Deal found 5/28$1,806
Sun 6/27:05 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/411:15 amSAN - PVG
3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,849
Sat 6/11:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 39mANA
Tue 6/48:35 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops37h 00mANA
Deal found 5/29$1,929
Sun 6/27:05 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops34h 48mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/411:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,966

Shanghai to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Shanghai and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Shanghai to San Diego in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 6/24:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops56h 45mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/41:05 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop33h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,260
Sun 6/212:50 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops60h 00mJapan Airlines
Tue 6/41:05 pmSAN - SHA
1 stop31h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,260
Tue 7/911:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 16mLufthansa
Fri 8/2311:30 amSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,326
Wed 7/2410:55 amPVG - SAN
2 stops46h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/231:59 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops50h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$1,396
Wed 7/2410:55 amPVG - SAN
2 stops46h 11mLufthansa
Wed 10/235:15 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/28$1,397
Wed 7/1011:35 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 02mLufthansa
Wed 8/2812:30 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops29h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,435
Tue 7/92:25 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/287:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,448
Wed 7/1011:35 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 02mLufthansa
Wed 8/285:15 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 5/30$1,452
Tue 7/1610:55 amPVG - SAN
2 stops48h 23mLufthansa
Thu 7/255:15 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 5/29$1,466

One-way flights to San Diego from Shanghai

Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from Shanghai to San Diego. Users can also find round-trip Shanghai to San Diego flights by using the search form above.
Tue 9/37:00 amPVG - SAN
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$470
Mon 6/102:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops52h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$476
Mon 9/22:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/30$479
Wed 6/122:25 amPVG - SAN
3 stops45h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$485
Tue 6/118:30 amPVG - SAN
3 stops46h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$489
Mon 6/102:05 amPVG - SAN
3 stops45h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$491
Thu 6/131:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops45h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$514
Wed 6/122:25 amPVG - SAN
2 stops32h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$520
Thu 9/57:00 amPVG - SAN
3 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/28$526

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 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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$1,396 - $2,590

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Depart

Return

Price

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/24

2 stops46h 11m

San Diego

Wed 10/23

2 stops50h 06m

$1,396

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/24

2 stops46h 11m

San Diego

Wed 10/23

1 stop31h 30m

$1,397

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/16

2 stops48h 23m

San Diego

Thu 7/25

2 stops30h 35m

$1,466

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/23

2 stops37h 19m

San Diego

Wed 10/23

2 stops35h 35m

$1,540

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/17

2 stops49h 13m

San Diego

Sun 7/21

2 stops53h 16m

$1,771

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/17

2 stops49h 13m

San Diego

Sun 7/21

1 stop31h 30m

$1,777

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/16

1 stop19h 31m

San Diego

Thu 7/25

1 stop19h 55m

$1,976

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/26

2 stops29h 29m

San Diego

Sat 8/24

2 stops29h 55m

$2,088

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/23

3 stops53h 33m

San Diego

Wed 10/23

2 stops51h 30m

$2,590

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Deals found on 5/28

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to San Diego

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Temperature and rainfall in San Diego by month

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SAN

Temperature

57.2 - 71.6 °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 May 30, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Lufthansa, ANA and China Eastern 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
8.5
Very good
915 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

ANA
8.5
Very good
915 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
915 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very good
573 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
915 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,468 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
915 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very good
1,424 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
915 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
ANA
8.5
Very good
915 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

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 1 airline.

  • Can I find flights from Shanghai to San Diego for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to San Diego for under $1,400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,396, but on average you can expect to pay $1,888.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to San Diego round-trip?

    Lufthansa, at $1,397, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include ANA and SWISS.

  • What does SHA to SAN mean?

    This is defined as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA) and San Diego Airport (SAN). Codes like San Diego Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Suzhou Airport (SZV), Nantong Airport (NTG) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Shanghai to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Shanghai to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Shanghai to San Diego flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Shanghai to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Shanghai to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Shanghai to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Shanghai to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The Shanghai to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from Shanghai to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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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Top airline flying from Shanghai to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Shanghai to San Diego. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
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Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,061Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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