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$527+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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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 Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,074
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$527
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,245
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

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 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
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/62:30 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops30h 45mANA
Mon 5/121:35 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops25h 24mANA
Deal found 4/16$1,439
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 5/17:45 amSAN - SHA
2 stops23h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/31:30 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops21h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,463
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/261:05 pmSAN - SHA
1 stop31h 20mJapan Airlines
Sat 5/1012:50 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops43h 11mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/17$2,041

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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 - 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 - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 5/6

2:30 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/14

1:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,439

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 5/1

7:45 am-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/3

1:30 pm-7:47 pm

3 stops21h 17m

$1,463

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 6/17

1:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop31h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/24

12:50 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops42h 35m

$4,133

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 7/1

10:11 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops51h 54m

$527

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 8/11

4:41 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 24m

$613

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 8/1

7:30 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$730

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 8/11

1:35 pm-11:25 am

1 stop30h 50m

$896

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,129). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). 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 SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to Shanghai, such as Japan Airlines, ANA and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,443 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

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
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
849 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

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 Southern
7.5
Good
94 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.8

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 Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl. 3 airlines have flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at $1,123, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Air China and ANA. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for 26% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Cathay Pacific ($613), China Southern ($730), and Japan Airlines ($896).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,129). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). 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 3 airlines flying from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl. 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
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,101Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China EasternCheapest$1,183Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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