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$514+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai

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SAN — SHA
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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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 November 21, 2024.

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Round-trip from

$1,026
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$514
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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 November 21, 2024.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/79:08 amSAN - PVG
3 stops34h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/102:20 amPVG - SAN
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,070
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/208:00 amSAN - SHA
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/295:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,155
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/910:45 amSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 30mAir China
Thu 12/264:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops23h 28mAir China
Deal found 11/20$1,198
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/910:45 amSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 10mAir China
Thu 12/265:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 28mAir China
Deal found 11/20$1,198
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/47:30 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop28h 30mAir Canada
Tue 1/145:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 11/19$1,227
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2410:10 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop25h 10mDelta
Tue 12/37:05 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 05mDelta
Deal found 11/20$1,254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/208:49 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/288:25 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops28h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,270
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/78:49 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 26mANA
Tue 12/102:30 amPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 23mANA
Deal found 11/20$1,299
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/237:45 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops22h 20mAsiana Airlines
Mon 11/251:10 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops46h 43mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,397
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/36:45 amSAN - PVG
2 stops34h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 1/1510:55 amPVG - SAN
2 stops50h 08mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/19$1,483
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/236:45 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops24h 05mChina Airlines
Wed 11/277:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops19h 38mChina Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,632
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/36:30 amSAN - PVG
1 stop19h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 1/151:10 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop19h 51mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/19$1,752

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 1/11

6:15 am-1:10 am

3 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/26

2:20 am-11:52 pm

3 stops37h 32m

$1,026

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 12/9

10:45 am-10:15 am

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/26

4:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops23h 28m

$1,198

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 12/9

10:45 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/26

5:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops22h 28m

$1,198

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/6

7:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/21

5:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$1,205

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 1/14

7:43 pm-11:55 am

2 stops24h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/26

8:25 am-6:12 pm

2 stops25h 47m

$1,223

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-3:15 pm

1 stop17h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/1

3:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,233

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 4/4

6:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/18

8:10 pm-8:30 am

2 stops27h 20m

$1,254

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 1/14

8:51 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 34m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/26

1:40 pm-7:53 pm

2 stops22h 13m

$1,260

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/13

8:51 pm-1:15 am

2 stops36h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/27

2:30 am-7:53 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$1,269

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 1/13

7:55 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/28

4:35 pm-7:36 am

2 stops31h 01m

$1,328

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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 $1,791). 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 November 21, 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 November 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines and ANA 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.
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.4
Very good
833 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.3
Very good
476 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.3
Very good
778 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

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, Air China ($1,198), Air Canada ($1,205), and Asiana Airlines ($1,223) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Shanghai. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Shanghai for 29% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    $636 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Air Canada, with prices starting from $638 and $704, 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 $1,791). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China EasternCheapest$1,229Average$1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$1,278Average$1,651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,576Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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