San Diego

$486+ 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 3/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
Mar 12 — Mar 191
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Diego

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 February 10, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 11/195:55 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops17h 00m
Delta
Sun 11/297:30 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops32h 25m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$940
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/251:30 pm
PVG
-
SAN
1 stop14h 14m
United Airlines
Sun 3/299:46 am
SAN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$947
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/2510:30 pm
SHA
-
SAN
2 stops40h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/19:46 am
SAN
-
SHA
2 stops21h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$1,035
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 3/248:55 pm
PVG
-
SAN
1 stop28h 27m
United Airlines
Fri 3/279:54 am
SAN
-
PVG
1 stop17h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,365
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Tue 3/243:00 pm
SHA
-
SAN
3 stops33h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/316:10 pm
SAN
-
SHA
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,577
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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.
Fri 4/108:10 pm
PVG
-
SAN
1 stop39h 02m
United Airlines
Sat 4/2511:01 am
SAN
-
PVG
1 stop15h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,772
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/135:30 pm
SHA
-
SAN
2 stops37h 19m
Air China
Sun 2/226:15 am
SAN
-
SHA
2 stops36h 00m
Air China
Deal found 2/8$2,052
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 11/198:05 pm
PVG
-
SAN
3 stops36h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/295:35 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$2,499
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Thu 2/124:30 pm
SHA
-
SAN
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/222:52 pm
SAN
-
SHA
2 stops29h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$2,565
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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.
Fri 4/173:55 pm
PVG
-
SAN
1 stop35h 05m
Air Canada
Wed 4/226:22 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops28h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/9$4,543
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 4/171:10 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops19h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/2212:45 pm
SAN
-
PVG
1 stop34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$4,920
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 4/178:25 am
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops26h 47m
ANA
Wed 4/226:36 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops23h 04m
ANA
Deal found 2/10$5,012

Find 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 February 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$947
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$486
(Orbitz)
From Shanghai to San Diego
One-way flight from Shanghai to San Diego

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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 February 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops24h 13m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$947

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

10:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops40h 10m

San Diego

Wed 4/1

9:46 am-10:40 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$1,035

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/24

3:00 pm-9:07 am

3 stops33h 07m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

6:10 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,577

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/17

1:35 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

11:01 am-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$5,547

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/20

8:25 am-11:58 pm

2 stops30h 33m

$486

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

8:55 am-8:15 am

2 stops38h 20m

$495

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/3

3:10 pm-5:40 pm

3 stops41h 30m

$502

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/4

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

3 stops45h 29m

$517

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/26

3:10 pm-7:39 am

2 stops55h 29m

$520

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/21

5:30 pm-10:48 am

1 stop33h 18m

$531

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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 February 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines from Shanghai 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.

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Overall

7.4

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 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 1 airline.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Shanghai to San Diego in 21h 37m. Fly via United Airlines or ANA to get the fastest option. There are 6593 mi between Shanghai and San Diego. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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