$558+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai, China
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Round-trip from | $1,011 (oojo) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $590 (oojo) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,337 |
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to ShanghaiExplore 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 January 21, 2025.
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 January 21, 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Tue 3/4
10:59 am-10:25 am
2 stops31h 26m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 3/18
10:30 pm-3:00 pm
2 stops31h 30m
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Sun 3/9
10:44 am-5:50 pm
1 stop40h 06m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 5/18
12:30 am-11:55 am
2 stops50h 25m
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Sat 4/26
10:10 pm-1:45 pm
1 stop24h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 5/1
5:30 pm-10:48 pm
1 stop20h 18m
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Fri 4/4
7:45 am-5:45 pm
1 stop19h 00m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 4/18
12:10 pm-12:41 pm
1 stop15h 31m
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
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Wed 3/12
10:00 am-3:10 pm
2 stops38h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 5/19
8:35 am-1:46 pm
2 stops20h 11m
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Wed 3/12
7:55 pm-12:20 pm
2 stops25h 25m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 5/20
1:20 pm-7:39 am
2 stops33h 19m
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Sun 3/9
8:49 pm-1:15 am
2 stops37h 26m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Fri 5/23
8:25 am-7:47 pm
2 stops26h 22m
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Mon 3/10
10:00 am-5:15 pm
2 stops40h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 5/19
6:10 pm-5:51 pm
2 stops38h 41m
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Sat 4/26
9:59 am-4:30 pm
2 stops39h 31m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 4/30
12:35 am-11:26 pm
2 stops37h 51m
Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai
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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 $1,843). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines and Air China 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.
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Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
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Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
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Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Comfort
Crew
Food
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
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Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Comfort
Crew
Food
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
Comfort
Crew
Food
Boarding
Entertainment
Overall
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Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.
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Top 4 airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai
Discover the top 4 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 January 21, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,157 | Average$1,379 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,227 | Average$1,404 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$1,248 | Average$1,628 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$1,249 | Average$1,747 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |