Question 1

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Shanghai round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, China Airlines ($1,182), offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Shanghai. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Shanghai for 26% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

$951 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and ANA, with prices starting from $1,054 and $1,163, respectively.

Question 3

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Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,045). 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.

January

$1,259

February

$1,220

March

$1,239

April

$1,306

May

$1,565

June

$1,911

July

$2,045

August

$1,693

September

$1,422

October

$1,579

November

$1,554

December

$1,748

Question 4

When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 5

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Diego to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

How recently were the San Diego to Shanghai flight deals updated?

Accepted Answer

The San Diego to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/4.

Question 7

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

China Airlines, Delta and China Eastern are the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to Shanghai.

Question 8

Can I find flights from San Diego to Shanghai for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to Shanghai for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Airlines for just $1,182, but on average you can expect to pay $1,294.

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from San Diego to Shanghai. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Shanghai.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 59 days in advance, which can save you up to 20% on flights from San Diego to Shanghai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 59 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,572. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $1,572.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Flights from San Diego to Shanghai lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Diego to Shanghai in January, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,383.

Question 12

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Shanghai (SAN - SHA)?

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Shanghai at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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. 6 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.

Question 14

What does SAN to SHA mean?

Accepted Answer

SAN and SHA are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SAN to SHA refers to a flight route from San Diego Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV).

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Shanghai that include extra baggage allowance?

Accepted Answer

The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to Shanghai flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 16

Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to Shanghai with specific airlines?

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Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to Shanghai flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Shanghai that allow pets onboard?

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Many airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 21

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to Shanghai flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from San Diego to Shanghai. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Diego to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from San Diego to Shanghai by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Diego to Shanghai with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Shanghai from San Diego shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Diego to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from San Diego to Shanghai on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

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Cheapest in	September
Round-trip from	$1,258
One-way from	$1,106

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Airlines	Cheapest$1,160	Average$1,453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search China Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,217	Average$2,153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,256	Average$1,448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
ANA	Cheapest$1,392	Average$1,619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,615	Average$1,805	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,615	Average$1,881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights

Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai from $951

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The best prices from San Diego to Shanghai are usually found in September or November, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 44 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Shanghai. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Average price of flights to Shanghai by month

Plan your trip from San Diego to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Diego to Shanghai is currently $1,201 while a round-trip flight costs $1,507. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

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