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$537+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 agosto 6, 2025.

Round-trip from

$828
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$537
(Air Canada)
From Shanghai to San Diego
One-way flight 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 agosto 6, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 9/131:10 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
qui 9/1811:28 amSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$828
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 8/202:15 amPVG - SAN
2 stops49h 02mMultiple Airlines
qua 8/2710:18 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,012
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 8/225:35 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops41h 44mMultiple Airlines
qua 8/2710:18 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop27h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,049
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 9/248:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops26h 11mAsiana Airlines
ter 10/148:08 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops33h 47mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,064
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 9/246:10 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops44h 31mAsiana Airlines
ter 10/148:08 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops29h 52mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,084
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
qua 8/208:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 05mAsiana Airlines
ter 8/267:21 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops25h 24mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,085
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
qua 8/208:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 05mAsiana Airlines
qua 8/272:21 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 44mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,099
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
sex 9/261:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops21h 47mANA
dom 10/128:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops35h 35mANA
Deal found 8/5$1,105
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 8/211:10 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops21h 36mAsiana Airlines
ter 8/267:21 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops25h 24mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,155
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 8/208:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 05mAsiana Airlines
dom 8/246:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops41h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,157
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 9/246:10 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops44h 31mAsiana Airlines
seg 10/1311:08 amSAN - SHA
2 stops38h 52mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,176
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 9/137:55 amSHA - SAN
2 stops23h 28mAir China
qui 9/1810:54 amSAN - SHA
2 stops39h 01mAir China
Deal found 8/6$1,209

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 agosto 6, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Diego that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb 9/13

1:10 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 30m

San Diego

qui 9/18

11:28 am-10:05 am

2 stops31h 37m

$828

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 8/20

2:15 am-12:17 pm

2 stops49h 02m

San Diego

qua 8/27

10:18 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 42m

$1,012

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

sex 8/22

5:35 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops41h 44m

San Diego

qua 8/27

10:18 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop27h 42m

$1,049

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 9/24

8:35 am-7:46 pm

2 stops26h 11m

San Diego

ter 10/14

8:08 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops33h 47m

$1,064

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

qua 9/24

6:10 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops44h 31m

San Diego

ter 10/14

8:08 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops29h 52m

$1,084

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 8/20

8:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

San Diego

ter 8/26

7:21 pm-11:45 am

2 stops25h 24m

$1,085

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 8/20

8:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

San Diego

qua 8/27

2:21 pm-10:05 am

2 stops28h 44m

$1,099

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

sex 9/26

1:05 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops21h 47m

San Diego

dom 10/12

8:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops35h 35m

$1,105

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

qui 8/21

1:10 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops21h 36m

San Diego

ter 8/26

7:21 pm-11:45 am

2 stops25h 24m

$1,155

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

qua 8/20

8:35 am-1:40 pm

2 stops20h 05m

San Diego

dom 8/24

6:15 am-3:00 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$1,157

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA 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 agosto 6, 2025.

When flying from Shanghai to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 agosto 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA, and Korean Air 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.4
Very good

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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 Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $537. Air China flights start at $588 while deals on ANA start at $779 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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