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$435+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 abril 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,120
(Delta)

One-way from

$435
(Kiwi.com)
From Shanghai to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
sáb. 6/145:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops30h 11mDelta
vie. 6/276:15 amSAN - PVG
1 stop18h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/29$1,120
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/121:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops28h 31mANA
vie. 6/208:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops18h 20mANA
Deal found 4/29$1,144
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/135:00 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop20h 57mAmerican Airlines
vie. 6/206:47 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop29h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,157
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 6/131:10 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
vie. 6/207:31 pmSAN - PVG
3 stops34h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,528
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/512:50 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops62h 11mJapan Airlines
jue. 6/197:39 amSAN - SHA
2 stops36h 46mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,529
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 6/53:25 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops30h 48mMultiple Airlines
jue. 6/195:50 pmSAN - SHA
3 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,540
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 6/1312:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways
vie. 6/277:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops42h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,793
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/121:55 amPVG - SAN
1 stop28h 30mLufthansa
vie. 6/205:15 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$2,016
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 8/113:55 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 18mAir Canada
lun. 8/117:27 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$2,398
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 6/1212:20 amPVG - SAN
3 stops53h 39mEthiopian Air
vie. 6/209:30 pmSAN - PVG
3 stops51h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$2,550
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
lun. 8/1112:10 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop17h 56mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/115:50 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop32h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$6,758

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Diego that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 6/14

5:30 pm-8:41 am

2 stops30h 11m

San Diego

vie. 6/27

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,120

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 6/12

1:35 am-3:06 pm

2 stops28h 31m

San Diego

vie. 6/20

8:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$1,144

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 6/13

5:00 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop20h 57m

San Diego

vie. 6/20

6:47 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop29h 03m

$1,157

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 6/13

1:10 pm-11:29 pm

3 stops25h 19m

San Diego

vie. 6/20

7:31 pm-8:55 pm

3 stops34h 24m

$1,528

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 6/5

12:50 pm-12:01 pm

2 stops62h 11m

San Diego

jue. 6/19

7:39 am-11:25 am

2 stops36h 46m

$1,529

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 6/5

3:25 pm-7:13 am

3 stops30h 48m

San Diego

jue. 6/19

5:50 pm-12:50 pm

3 stops28h 00m

$1,540

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 6/13

12:35 am-9:00 pm

2 stops35h 25m

San Diego

vie. 6/27

7:00 am-4:20 pm

2 stops42h 20m

$1,793

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 6/12

1:55 am-3:25 pm

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

vie. 6/20

5:15 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$2,016

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 8/11

3:55 pm-4:13 pm

1 stop15h 18m

San Diego

lun. 8/11

7:27 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops27h 38m

$2,398

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 6/12

12:20 am-2:59 pm

3 stops53h 39m

San Diego

vie. 6/20

9:30 pm-3:45 pm

3 stops51h 15m

$2,550

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to San Diego

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shanghai 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 abril 29, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to San Diego as you normally would.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 abril 29, 2025.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,929 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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?

    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. Booking flights from Shanghai to San Diego (SAN) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Shanghai from 0 different airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $492. Air Canada flights start at $504 while deals on Delta start at $512 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Shanghai to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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