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$499+ 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 5/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
gen 26 — feb 21
lun 1/26
lun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Diego

Best flights from Shanghai to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated dicembre 27, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
mer 3/251:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops21h 18mUnited Airlines
dom 3/296:20 amSAN - PVG
2 stops20h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,049
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mar 2/101:40 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 14mANA
mar 2/1711:05 amSAN - SHA
2 stops33h 20mANA
Deal found 12/27$1,291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
mar 2/101:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 14mUnited Airlines
mar 2/177:45 amSAN - SHA
2 stops21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/27$1,207

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 dicembre 27, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,049
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$499
(Kiwi.com)
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 dicembre 27, 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

mer 3/25

1:30 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops21h 18m

San Diego

dom 3/29

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$1,049

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar 2/10

1:30 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops21h 14m

San Diego

mar 2/17

7:45 am-9:40 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,207

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar 2/10

1:40 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 14m

San Diego

mar 2/17

11:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,291

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

sab 5/9

3:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops56h 45m

$499

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

ven 5/15

3:10 pm-7:39 am

2 stops55h 29m

$501

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 5/13

3:10 pm-9:32 am

2 stops57h 22m

$505

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar 5/12

3:10 pm-7:39 am

2 stops55h 29m

$505

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

gio 5/7

6:25 pm-8:55 am

2 stops29h 30m

$527

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

mer 5/20

3:10 pm-8:33 am

2 stops56h 23m

$529

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

gio 5/14

6:25 pm-9:32 am

2 stops30h 07m

$531

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Deals found on 12/26

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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 dicembre 27, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai 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 morning could potentially save you up to 54% 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 dicembre 27, 2025.
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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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
9,116 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,116 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

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 18m. Fly via United Airlines or ANA to get the fastest option. There are 6575 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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Top airline flying from Shanghai to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Shanghai 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 dicembre 27, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,007Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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