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$1,138+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai, China

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SAN — SHA
Dec 24 — Dec 311
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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 December 19, 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,138
(Delta)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,084
From San Diego to Shanghai
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 December 19, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/228:51 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 24mANA
Sun 12/291:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops46h 33mANA
Deal found 12/18$2,077
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/208:05 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop30h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/28:25 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$2,146
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/208:05 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/28:25 amPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$2,195
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Sun 12/223:37 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 43mDelta
Sun 12/297:05 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/18$2,394
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:45 amSAN - SHA
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/65:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$2,800
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/259:30 pmSAN - PVG
3 stops50h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 1/611:30 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops56h 27mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/17$5,949

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 December 19, 2024.

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 3/31

7:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/23

5:30 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$1,138

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/20

8:51 pm-11:00 am

2 stops46h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

4:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$1,149

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 4/26

5:56 pm-5:25 pm

2 stops32h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/1

12:10 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop17h 53m

$1,156

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/20

7:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

5:50 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops36h 59m

$1,227

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 1/23

8:51 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/2

1:30 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops46h 23m

$1,237

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/20

10:15 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

4:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$1,242

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/20

10:15 am-10:05 am

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/3

11:35 am-6:34 pm

2 stops22h 59m

$1,273

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 3/16

10:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/23

7:45 am-11:43 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$1,338

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 2/6

4:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/2

1:30 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$1,344

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 1/9

7:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/21

1:40 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$1,406

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 December 19, 2024.

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 December 19, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, ANA 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.
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.4
Very good
839 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.3
Very good
477 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.1
Very good
1,331 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

8.0
Very good
8,600 reviews
8.4
Very good
839 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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, Delta ($1,138), United Airlines ($1,156), and Air Canada ($1,227) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Shanghai. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Shanghai for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $1,921 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Japan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and ANA, with prices starting from $3,027 and $14,178, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $1,193). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China EasternCheapest$1,229Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,276Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,278Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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