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$498+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai, China

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SAN — SHA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai

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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$953
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$498
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,099
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/248:00 amSAN - PVG
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/1112:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops38h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$853
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/254:55 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop32h 05mAir Canada
Fri 10/315:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops36h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,021
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 8/187:57 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops23h 53mChina Airlines
Sat 8/307:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops26h 54mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,055
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/18:00 amSAN - SHA
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/310:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops31h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,074
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/238:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops24h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 5/138:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops27h 11mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$1,080
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 4/268:30 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops33h 10mANA
Thu 5/88:25 amPVG - SAN
2 stops30h 34mANA
Deal found 4/17$1,083
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 10/2510:44 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops26h 26mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/316:10 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop20h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,094
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:00 amSAN - PVG
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/712:10 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop23h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,101
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/252:27 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 28mAir China
Fri 5/93:45 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops23h 14mAir China
Deal found 4/16$1,105
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 4/253:35 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop32h 50mDelta
Wed 4/305:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 32mDelta
Deal found 4/16$1,110
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 8/1812:41 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops32h 24mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/301:20 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops33h 24mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/15$1,123
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 10/1611:08 amSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 52mAir China
Sun 10/268:55 amSHA - SAN
2 stops29h 49mAir China
Deal found 4/16$1,170

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Shanghai that are best for you.

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San Diego

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Shanghai

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Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 5/1

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

9:05 am-11:54 am

2 stops17h 49m

$953

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 8/18

7:57 pm-10:50 am

2 stops23h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/30

7:50 pm-7:44 am

2 stops26h 54m

$1,055

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

10:30 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops31h 36m

$1,074

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 4/27

6:15 am-12:35 am

2 stops51h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/12

8:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$1,089

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 4/28

10:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/9

12:10 pm-2:54 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$1,101

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 5/1

7:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

12:20 pm-8:46 pm

2 stops23h 26m

$1,107

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 8/18

12:41 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 8/30

1:20 pm-7:44 am

2 stops33h 24m

$1,123

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 5/7

10:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/14

8:55 am-2:54 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$1,175

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/29

7:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/7

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,178

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 5/1

4:48 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop31h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/3

5:00 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop18h 46m

$1,187

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Shanghai

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Japan Airlines, ANA and China Airlines 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
845 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
729 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
438 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,447 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Shanghai. 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 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. 4 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, China Airlines ($1,055), ANA ($1,089), 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 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $559 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $601 and $613, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $1,185). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,044Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$1,089Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,183Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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