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$572+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai, China

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SAN — SHA
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 February 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$871
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$572
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,101
From San Diego to Shanghai
One-way flight from San Diego to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($325 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1610:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops22h 20mAir China
Tue 4/17:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 49mAir China
Deal found 2/21$871
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.
Sun 3/1610:00 amSAN - SHA
2 stops21h 55mAir China
Mon 3/311:55 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops25h 04mAir China
Deal found 2/21$876
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/228:49 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops34h 31mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1010:10 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops40h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$899
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/228:49 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops34h 06mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/105:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$899
This SmartFares 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:10 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop27h 50mAir Canada
Wed 11/265:50 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop33h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$995
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.
Sat 2/227:20 amSAN - PVG
1 stop17h 35mDelta
Sat 3/295:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop20h 18mDelta
Deal found 2/21$1,101
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/214:46 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/95:00 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop19h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,109
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/46:24 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/188:10 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops33h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$1,206
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/198:50 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 25mANA
Tue 11/252:30 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 19mANA
Deal found 2/21$1,214
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 2/238:49 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops23h 36mANA
Tue 4/11:35 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops25h 24mANA
Deal found 2/20$1,318
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2110:58 amSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 52mChina Airlines
Fri 4/47:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops29h 21mChina Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,338
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Sat 4/266:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops43h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 4/3012:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 39mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/22$1,685

Find flights from San Diego to Shanghai within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Shanghai 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

San Diego

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 3/16

10:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/1

7:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$871

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 3/16

10:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/31

1:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$876

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 3/16

10:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

7:10 am-9:30 am

2 stops41h 20m

$906

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 4/4

10:16 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 44m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/18

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$912

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 4/26

5:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/1

3:55 pm-2:56 pm

2 stops38h 01m

$1,047

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 3/16

7:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/31

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,101

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 4/4

12:48 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop35h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/18

5:00 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop18h 49m

$1,109

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 4/4

6:24 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops32h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/18

8:10 pm-2:54 pm

3 stops33h 44m

$1,206

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 4/26

6:15 am-4:20 pm

2 stops43h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/30

12:35 am-7:14 pm

2 stops33h 39m

$1,685

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 6/10

5:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/17

1:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$2,367

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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to Shanghai is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated February 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Japan Airlines and Delta from San Diego to Shanghai to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

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!

8.4
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

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!

8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

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!

8.0
Very good
8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

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!

8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

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!

8.4
Very good

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.6

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

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

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Shanghai. 5 airlines have flights from San Diego to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

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

    According to our current data, Air China ($871), Air Canada ($1,047), and United Airlines ($1,101) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Shanghai. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Shanghai for 43% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $815 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air Canada. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $996 and $1,121, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai 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 San Diego to Shanghai?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $1,199). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Shanghai. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,095Average$1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,099Average$1,720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,113Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China EasternCheapest$1,183Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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