$492+ 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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
Sep 15 — Sep 221
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to San DiegoExplore 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 August 16, 2026.
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 August 16, 2026.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/95:35 pm -
1 stop35h 30m
Wed 11/116:30 pm -
2 stops29h 30m
Deal found 8/12![Air Canada logo]()
$1,246
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/231:35 pm -
2 stops21h 27m
Wed 9/305:00 pm -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 8/14![ANA logo]()
$1,371
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/301:35 pm -
2 stops21h 33m
Wed 10/75:00 pm -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 8/16![ANA logo]()
$1,459
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/237:15 pm -
3 stops33h 55m
Wed 9/303:30 pm -
3 stops35h 30m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,498
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 8/289:30 pm -
2 stops33h 24m
Mon 8/312:24 pm -
2 stops30h 51m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,545
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Mon 11/98:55 pm -
2 stops17h 32m
Wed 11/116:15 am -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$1,592
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 8/133:35 pm -
2 stops23h 24m
Wed 8/2610:00 am -
1 stop40h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,810
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 8/133:35 pm -
2 stops23h 24m
Mon 8/247:00 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,929
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 8/133:35 pm -
2 stops23h 24m
Tue 8/256:15 am -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,015
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1311:00 am -
2 stops48h 35m
Wed 8/261:11 pm -
2 stops27h 44m
Deal found 8/11![British Airways logo]()
$2,121
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/128:05 pm -
2 stops58h 20m
Tue 8/2510:40 am -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,206
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Wed 8/127:50 pm -
2 stops34h 20m
Wed 8/2610:00 am -
1 stop40h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,347
Best flights from Shanghai to San DiegoDiscover 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 August 16, 2026.
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 August 16, 2026.
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/95:35 pm -
1 stop16h 24m
Wed 11/117:05 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Air Canada logo]()
$1,246
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/231:35 pm -
2 stops21h 27m
Wed 9/305:00 pm -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 8/14![ANA logo]()
$1,371
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/237:15 pm -
3 stops33h 55m
Wed 9/303:30 pm -
3 stops35h 30m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Mon 11/98:55 pm -
2 stops17h 32m
Wed 11/116:15 am -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 8/12![United Airlines logo]()
$1,592
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/301:35 pm -
2 stops21h 33m
Wed 10/75:00 pm -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 8/16![ANA logo]()
$1,459
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 8/289:30 pm -
2 stops33h 24m
Mon 8/315:22 pm -
3 stops31h 03m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,647
Last-minute flights from Shanghai to San DiegoDiscover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to San Diego. Data last updated August 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Shanghai to San Diego. Data last updated August 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 8/133:35 pm -
2 stops23h 24m
Wed 8/2610:00 am -
1 stop40h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,810
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 8/133:35 pm -
2 stops23h 24m
Mon 8/247:00 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,929
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 8/133:35 pm -
2 stops23h 24m
Tue 8/256:15 am -
1 stop20h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,015
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1311:00 am -
2 stops47h 15m
Mon 8/2410:45 pm -
2 stops42h 10m
Deal found 8/11![British Airways logo]()
$2,121
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 8/1311:10 pm -
1 stop31h 15m
Tue 8/255:15 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 8/11![Lufthansa logo]()
$2,370
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 8/1311:10 pm -
1 stop31h 15m
Mon 8/245:15 pm -
1 stop31h 35m
Deal found 8/11![Lufthansa logo]()
$2,518
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Fri 8/289:30 pm -
2 stops33h 24m
Mon 8/312:24 pm -
2 stops30h 51m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,545
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Wed 9/231:35 pm -
2 stops21h 27m
Wed 9/305:00 pm -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 8/14![ANA logo]()
$1,371
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 9/237:15 pm -
3 stops33h 55m
Wed 9/303:30 pm -
3 stops35h 30m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,498
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/301:35 pm -
2 stops21h 33m
Wed 10/75:00 pm -
2 stops28h 15m
Deal found 8/16![ANA logo]()
$1,459
One-way flights from Shanghai to San DiegoSearch for one-way flight options from Shanghai to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/111:10 pm -
2 stops21h 44m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$492
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 11/173:25 pm -
2 stops57h 17m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$501
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 11/167:55 am -
3 stops27h 42m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$516
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 11/121:10 pm -
2 stops26h 27m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$518
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 10/259:50 am -
3 stops47h 16m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$520
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 11/125:35 pm -
2 stops16h 41m
Deal found 8/15![Delta logo]()
$529
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Tue 11/174:35 pm -
3 stops43h 02m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$530
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Mon 11/168:00 am -
3 stops27h 37m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$537
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Sun 11/1511:35 am -
2 stops24h 31m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$543
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 11/188:00 am -
3 stops27h 37m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$546
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 10/256:10 pm -
3 stops38h 56m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$556
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Fri 11/137:55 am -
3 stops40h 47m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$573
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 August 16, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,246 (Air Canada) |
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One-way from | $492 (oojo) |
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ShanghaiSan Diego
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego
PVGSAN
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 11/9
5:35 pm-5:59 pm
1 stop16h 24m
San Diego
Wed 11/11
7:05 am-4:00 pm
1 stop16h 55m
$1,246
ShanghaiSan Diego
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego
SHASAN
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 9/23
1:35 pm-8:02 pm
2 stops21h 27m
San Diego
Wed 9/30
5:00 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops28h 15m
$1,371
ShanghaiSan Diego
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego
SHASAN
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 9/30
1:35 pm-8:08 pm
2 stops21h 33m
San Diego
Wed 10/7
5:00 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops28h 15m
$1,459
ShanghaiSan Diego
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego
SHASAN
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 9/23
7:15 pm-2:10 pm
3 stops33h 55m
San Diego
Wed 9/30
3:30 pm-6:00 pm
3 stops35h 30m
$1,498
ShanghaiSan Diego
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego
PVGSAN
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 11/9
8:55 pm-10:27 pm
2 stops17h 32m
San Diego
Wed 11/11
6:15 am-6:55 pm
2 stops20h 40m
$1,592
ShanghaiSan Diego
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego
SHASAN
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Fri 8/28
9:30 pm-3:54 pm
2 stops33h 24m
San Diego
Mon 8/31
5:22 pm-3:25 pm
3 stops31h 03m
$1,647
Cheapest one-way
ShanghaiSan Diego
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego
PVGSAN
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 11/12
1:30 am-6:47 pm
2 stops33h 17m
$492
ShanghaiSan Diego
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego
PVGSAN
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 10/25
9:50 am-6:06 pm
3 stops47h 16m
$520
Quickest one-way
ShanghaiSan Diego
PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego
PVGSAN
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 11/12
5:35 pm-6:16 pm
2 stops16h 41m
$529
ShanghaiSan Diego
SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego
SHASAN
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 11/17
4:35 pm-7:37 pm
3 stops43h 02m
$530
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