$428+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai, China
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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SHA
Mar 12 — Mar 191
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to ShanghaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 10, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 10, 2026.
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1510:09 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops33h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops29h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$802
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:10 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops23h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 8/258:35 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops22h 52m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$874
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/48:00 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops24h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/77:20 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops24h 07m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$924
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/229:59 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops34h 56m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 9/21:20 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops42h 07m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$930
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3011:01 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops32h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1210:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops40h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$951
This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/137:40 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops27h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$956
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/25:55 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops56h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$970
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:59 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops34h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/217:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$983
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:26 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops28h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/45:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop14h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$989
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/48:00 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops45h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/71:20 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops42h 07m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/9![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$999
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1611:05 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops31h 10m
Air China
Tue 3/36:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops36h 19m
Air China
Deal found 2/10![Air China logo]()
$1,006
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:55 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops21h 45m
Air China
Sat 3/212:00 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops44h 48m
Air China
Deal found 2/10![Air China logo]()
$1,016
Best flights from San Diego to ShanghaiDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 10, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated February 10, 2026.
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:55 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops21h 45m
Air China
Sat 3/212:00 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops44h 48m
Air China
Deal found 2/10![Air China logo]()
$1,016
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops39h 20m
Korean Air
Thu 3/198:50 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops26h 56m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/10![Korean Air logo]()
$1,022
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.
Mon 3/1611:03 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops32h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/64:20 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops22h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,106
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/66:30 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops38h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 8/251:20 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops42h 07m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,131
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Korean Air
Tue 3/2411:20 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops20h 36m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/10![Korean Air logo]()
$1,022
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.
Sun 4/196:10 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/268:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,118
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/48:26 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops45h 19m
Korean Air
Mon 3/238:50 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops21h 56m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/10![Korean Air logo]()
$1,022
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/259:54 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops22h 01m
Air China
Wed 4/87:55 am
SHA
- SAN
2 stops22h 44m
Air China
Deal found 2/9![Air China logo]()
$1,198
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/142:00 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/196:50 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops27h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,119
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/96:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops36h 30m
Korean Air
Mon 3/2311:20 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops20h 36m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/10![Korean Air logo]()
$1,022
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops35h 30m
Korean Air
Thu 3/198:50 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops26h 56m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/10![Korean Air logo]()
$1,022
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3011:01 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops32h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/128:55 am
SHA
- SAN
2 stops26h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,125
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Korean Air
Tue 3/2411:20 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops20h 36m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/10![Korean Air logo]()
$1,022
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.
Sun 4/196:20 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/2610:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops40h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,131
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops38h 20m
Korean Air
Mon 3/92:00 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops40h 46m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/7![Korean Air logo]()
$1,022
This China Airlines 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:12 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops22h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/2412:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,144
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.
Fri 4/1011:01 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops31h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/15:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops21h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,147
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/76:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops35h 30m
Korean Air
Mon 3/238:50 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops23h 06m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/10![Korean Air logo]()
$1,072
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.
Sun 3/156:15 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/275:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,158
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/157:00 am
SAN
- SHA
3 stops62h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/217:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops39h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,172
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 3/259:54 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops20h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/110:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops40h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,201
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ShanghaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai. Data last updated February 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai. Data last updated February 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1510:09 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops33h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops29h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$802
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/25:55 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops56h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$970
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:15 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops23h 25m
Air China
Tue 3/310:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops32h 19m
Air China
Deal found 2/10![Air China logo]()
$1,029
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1610:09 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops33h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops30h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$999
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1611:05 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops31h 10m
Air China
Tue 3/36:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops36h 19m
Air China
Deal found 2/10![Air China logo]()
$1,006
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:09 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop27h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/188:55 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,020
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/410:09 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop27h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/236:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,043
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops35h 30m
Korean Air
Mon 3/911:20 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops20h 26m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/8![Korean Air logo]()
$1,022
This Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/78:59 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops34h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/217:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops28h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$983
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:55 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops21h 45m
Air China
Sat 3/212:00 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops44h 48m
Air China
Deal found 2/10![Air China logo]()
$1,016
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1611:03 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops32h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/64:20 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops22h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,031
This Air China 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3011:01 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops32h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1210:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops40h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$951
One-way flights from San Diego to ShanghaiSearch for one-way flight options from San Diego to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 10, 2026.
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops20h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/9![United Airlines logo]()
$428
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/159:54 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop16h 51m
Air China
Deal found 2/10![Air China logo]()
$438
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/1510:09 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops33h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$441
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/162:00 pm
SAN
- PVG
3 stops52h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$499
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Mon 2/162:00 pm
SAN
- SHA
3 stops52h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$499
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/183:16 pm
SAN
- PVG
3 stops36h 39m
Multiple Airlines
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$503
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Sun 2/158:00 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops39h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/10![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$505
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/19:19 am
SAN
- PVG
3 stops44h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$543
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:45 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops21h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/8![United Airlines logo]()
$546
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1611:05 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops42h 30m
Air China
Deal found 2/10![Air China logo]()
$561
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/279:58 pm
SAN
- PVG
3 stops49h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$562
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/156:20 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop19h 40m
Delta
Deal found 2/10![Delta logo]()
$563
Find flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 | $802 (Travelocity) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $428 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,167 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Shanghai 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.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Sat 3/7
7:55 am-9:40 pm
2 stops21h 45m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 3/21
2:00 pm-7:48 pm
2 stops44h 48m
$1,016
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Mon 3/9
6:15 am-12:35 pm
2 stops39h 20m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 3/19
8:50 am-8:46 pm
2 stops26h 56m
$1,022
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Thu 3/5
6:15 am-8:25 pm
2 stops22h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 3/24
11:20 am-4:56 pm
2 stops20h 36m
$1,022
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Wed 3/4
8:26 pm-9:45 am
2 stops45h 19m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 3/23
8:50 am-3:46 pm
2 stops21h 56m
$1,022
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Mon 3/9
6:15 am-9:45 am
2 stops36h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 3/23
11:20 am-4:56 pm
2 stops20h 36m
$1,022
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Thu 3/5
6:15 am-9:45 am
2 stops35h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 3/19
8:50 am-8:46 pm
2 stops26h 56m
$1,022
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Wed 3/4
6:15 am-8:25 pm
2 stops22h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 3/24
11:20 am-4:56 pm
2 stops20h 36m
$1,022
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Thu 3/5
6:15 am-12:35 pm
2 stops38h 20m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 3/9
2:00 pm-3:46 pm
2 stops40h 46m
$1,022
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Sat 3/7
6:15 am-9:45 am
2 stops35h 30m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 3/23
8:50 am-4:56 pm
2 stops23h 06m
$1,072
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Mon 3/16
11:03 am-10:05 am
2 stops32h 02m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 4/6
4:20 pm-11:59 pm
2 stops22h 39m
$1,106
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $524). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,295). 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.
Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated February 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and Air Canada from San Diego to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.2
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$538 | Average$1,232 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$981 | Average$1,112 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$1,085 | Average$1,247 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |