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$808+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
Jan 20 — Jan 271
Tue 1/20
Tue 1/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego

Best flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/177:05 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/245:17 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,185
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.
Sat 1/311:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/86:15 amSAN - SHA
2 stops23h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,203
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/211:40 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops19h 49mANA
Thu 3/128:50 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops24h 35mANA
Deal found 12/21$1,712
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.
Tue 2/31:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/107:45 amSAN - SHA
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,203
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
Wed 2/47:35 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops37h 49mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/116:05 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,264
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Tue 4/2810:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops32h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/86:05 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,294
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
Sat 4/410:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops36h 42mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/115:00 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,370
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 4/41:05 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/1011:01 amSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,932

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,185
(Expedia)

One-way from

$808
(Expedia)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego 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 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/17

7:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops29h 30m

San Diego

Sat 1/24

5:17 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops28h 03m

$1,185

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/31

1:30 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops21h 14m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-9:40 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,203

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/3

1:30 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops21h 14m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

7:45 am-9:40 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,203

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/4

7:35 pm-5:24 pm

3 stops37h 49m

San Diego

Wed 2/11

6:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,264

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

10:30 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops32h 09m

San Diego

Fri 5/8

6:05 pm-10:00 am

2 stops24h 55m

$1,294

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

10:30 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops36h 42m

San Diego

Sat 4/11

5:00 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$1,370

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/21

1:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

San Diego

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,712

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/4

1:05 pm-12:00 pm

3 stops37h 55m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

11:01 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 59m

$1,932

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/30

1:40 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$808

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/30

4:10 pm-12:03 pm

3 stops35h 53m

$1,000

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/21

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Compare providers for flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 21, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Diego is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 68% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated December 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Diego 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,102 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,102 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,102 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Booking flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Diego in about 21h 14m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and San Diego is about 6593 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Diego round-trip?

    Flying on United Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Diego, with prices starting at $1,007.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Diego. 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 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,007Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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