$438+ 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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SHA
Sep 15 — Sep 221
Round-trip
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 August 16, 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 August 16, 2026.
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/17:59 pm -
2 stops32h 26m
Mon 11/238:50 am -
2 stops22h 00m
Deal found 8/13![Korean Air logo]()
$929
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.
Tue 9/224:55 pm -
1 stop30h 10m
Fri 10/163:55 pm -
2 stops37h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Air Canada logo]()
$956
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.
Sun 9/274:55 pm -
1 stop30h 10m
Sun 10/43:55 pm -
1 stop15h 17m
Deal found 8/12![Air Canada logo]()
$959
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.
Tue 9/2212:30 pm -
1 stop34h 35m
Sun 10/183:55 pm -
1 stop15h 17m
Deal found 8/11![Air Canada logo]()
$969
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:28 am -
1 stop39h 32m
Thu 10/156:25 pm -
2 stops38h 41m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$970
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1911:20 am -
2 stops36h 40m
Sun 11/295:35 pm -
1 stop35h 29m
Deal found 8/13![Air Canada logo]()
$973
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.
Thu 11/267:05 am -
1 stop16h 55m
Tue 12/81:10 pm -
2 stops20h 49m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$976
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/231:38 pm -
1 stop36h 22m
Mon 10/195:20 pm -
2 stops39h 46m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$979
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/231:38 pm -
1 stop36h 22m
Thu 10/156:25 pm -
2 stops38h 41m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$980
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.
Wed 10/286:15 am -
2 stops18h 45m
Tue 11/241:10 pm -
2 stops20h 49m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$981
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.
Sun 9/274:55 pm -
2 stops38h 45m
Fri 10/91:30 pm -
2 stops37h 17m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,005
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/94:45 pm -
2 stops51h 40m
Tue 1/121:40 pm -
2 stops43h 49m
Deal found 8/14![ANA logo]()
$1,035
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 August 16, 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 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.
Sun 9/274:55 pm -
2 stops38h 45m
Fri 10/91:30 pm -
2 stops37h 17m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,005
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/94:45 pm -
2 stops51h 40m
Tue 1/121:40 pm -
2 stops43h 49m
Deal found 8/14![ANA logo]()
$1,035
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.
Thu 9/245:00 pm -
2 stops26h 00m
Sat 10/310:30 pm -
2 stops36h 38m
Deal found 8/14![Air China logo]()
$1,135
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/296:15 am -
1 stop19h 10m
Sun 2/217:35 pm -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 8/13![Delta logo]()
$1,179
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/124:45 pm -
2 stops34h 00m
Mon 11/161:30 pm -
2 stops38h 01m
Deal found 8/13![United Airlines logo]()
$1,200
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.
Wed 12/236:00 pm -
1 stop47h 10m
Wed 1/1310:55 am -
1 stop45h 15m
Deal found 8/11![British Airways logo]()
$1,632
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/264:45 pm -
2 stops52h 40m
Sun 11/81:40 pm -
2 stops43h 37m
Deal found 8/15![ANA logo]()
$1,035
This Air China 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/195:00 pm -
2 stops37h 50m
Sun 10/49:30 pm -
2 stops53h 05m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,134
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/239:35 am -
2 stops22h 05m
Sat 10/178:55 am -
2 stops21h 59m
Deal found 8/14![Air China logo]()
$1,176
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2110:20 pm -
1 stop26h 05m
Tue 10/209:55 am -
1 stop23h 00m
Deal found 8/14![Delta logo]()
$1,179
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/15:00 pm -
2 stops52h 15m
Wed 9/91:35 pm -
2 stops21h 27m
Deal found 8/15![ANA logo]()
$1,086
This Air China 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/115:00 pm -
2 stops26h 00m
Thu 9/175:30 pm -
2 stops33h 05m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,162
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/410:20 pm -
1 stop26h 05m
Wed 10/146:25 pm -
1 stop20h 17m
Deal found 8/13![Delta logo]()
$1,179
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.
Sun 12/274:45 pm -
1 stop34h 10m
Tue 1/128:55 pm -
1 stop14h 54m
Deal found 8/11![United Airlines logo]()
$1,313
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.
Mon 9/145:00 pm -
2 stops52h 15m
Mon 9/281:35 pm -
2 stops21h 33m
Deal found 8/11![ANA logo]()
$1,087
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/136:15 am -
2 stops25h 25m
Fri 9/1810:30 pm -
2 stops32h 24m
Deal found 8/14![Air China logo]()
$1,218
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/269:46 am -
2 stops19h 04m
Mon 10/195:30 pm -
2 stops16h 44m
Deal found 8/14![Delta logo]()
$1,183
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/266:15 am -
2 stops45h 40m
Wed 1/135:35 pm -
2 stops22h 12m
Deal found 8/14![Delta logo]()
$1,209
This BusinessClass 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/37:30 am -
2 stops36h 55m
Sat 11/211:40 pm -
2 stops19h 37m
Deal found 8/13![ANA logo]()
$1,214
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.
Tue 12/222:04 pm -
2 stops51h 06m
Sun 1/1010:55 am -
2 stops48h 33m
Deal found 8/11![British Airways logo]()
$1,822
This Singapore Airlines 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/1910:00 am -
2 stops36h 35m
Fri 1/2212:10 am -
3 stops31h 10m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,730
This Singapore Airlines 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/263:00 pm -
2 stops32h 35m
Sun 11/81:50 pm -
3 stops46h 30m
Deal found 8/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,918
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/216:55 pm -
1 stop33h 00m
Thu 1/145:35 pm -
1 stop21h 14m
Deal found 8/11![Delta logo]()
$1,907
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ShanghaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai. Data last updated August 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai. Data last updated August 16, 2026 and is based on user searches.
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 9/174:55 pm -
1 stop30h 10m
Sat 10/173:55 pm -
2 stops36h 49m
Deal found 8/11![Air Canada logo]()
$991
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.
Thu 9/1712:30 pm -
2 stops42h 20m
Sat 10/171:30 pm -
2 stops37h 17m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,040
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2010:28 am -
1 stop39h 32m
Thu 10/156:25 pm -
2 stops38h 41m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$970
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:00 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Mon 10/195:20 pm -
2 stops39h 46m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$993
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.
Tue 9/224:55 pm -
1 stop30h 10m
Fri 10/163:55 pm -
2 stops37h 55m
Deal found 8/11![Air Canada logo]()
$956
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.
Tue 9/2212:30 pm -
1 stop34h 35m
Sun 10/183:55 pm -
1 stop15h 17m
Deal found 8/11![Air Canada logo]()
$969
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/231:38 pm -
1 stop36h 22m
Mon 10/195:20 pm -
2 stops39h 46m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$979
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/231:38 pm -
1 stop36h 22m
Thu 10/156:25 pm -
2 stops38h 41m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$980
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 9/234:55 pm -
1 stop30h 10m
Sat 10/173:55 pm -
1 stop15h 17m
Deal found 8/11![Air Canada logo]()
$994
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.
Sun 9/274:55 pm -
1 stop30h 10m
Sun 10/43:55 pm -
1 stop15h 17m
Deal found 8/12![Air Canada logo]()
$959
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.
Sun 9/275:00 pm -
2 stops30h 05m
Sun 10/43:55 pm -
2 stops19h 13m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$989
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.
Sun 9/274:55 pm -
2 stops38h 45m
Fri 10/91:30 pm -
2 stops37h 17m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,005
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 August 16, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 16, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 9/27:15 am -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$438
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/47:40 am -
2 stops22h 15m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$461
This Booking.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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/287:15 am -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$465
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/177:40 am -
2 stops36h 40m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$485
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.
Wed 11/42:00 pm -
1 stop34h 00m
Deal found 8/12![Air Canada logo]()
$502
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/54:25 pm -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 8/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$511
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/26:30 am -
2 stops40h 35m
Deal found 8/15![Air Canada logo]()
$516
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:15 am -
2 stops20h 55m
Deal found 8/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$520
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 8/277:00 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$524
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.
Wed 11/42:00 pm -
2 stops51h 55m
Deal found 8/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$530
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.
Wed 11/44:45 pm -
2 stops51h 40m
Deal found 8/11![ANA logo]()
$543
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$552
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 August 16, 2026.
Round-trip from | $929 (Korean Air) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $438 (oojo) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,750 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Sun 9/27
4:55 pm-10:40 pm
2 stops38h 45m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Fri 10/9
1:30 pm-11:47 am
2 stops37h 17m
$1,005
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Mon 11/9
4:45 pm-12:25 pm
2 stops51h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 1/12
1:40 pm-5:29 pm
2 stops43h 49m
$1,035
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Mon 10/26
4:45 pm-12:25 pm
2 stops52h 40m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 11/8
1:40 pm-5:17 pm
2 stops43h 37m
$1,035
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Tue 9/1
5:00 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops52h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 9/9
1:35 pm-8:02 pm
2 stops21h 27m
$1,086
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Mon 9/14
5:00 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops52h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 9/28
1:35 pm-8:08 pm
2 stops21h 33m
$1,087
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Sat 9/19
5:00 pm-9:50 pm
2 stops37h 50m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 10/4
9:30 pm-11:35 am
2 stops53h 05m
$1,134
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Thu 9/24
5:00 pm-10:00 am
2 stops26h 00m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 10/3
10:30 pm-8:08 pm
2 stops36h 38m
$1,135
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Fri 9/11
5:00 pm-10:00 am
2 stops26h 00m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Thu 9/17
5:30 pm-11:35 am
2 stops33h 05m
$1,162
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
SANSHA
San Diego
Wed 9/23
9:35 am-10:40 pm
2 stops22h 05m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 10/17
8:55 am-3:54 pm
2 stops21h 59m
$1,176
Quickest round-trip
San DiegoShanghai
SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
SANPVG
San Diego
Fri 1/29
6:15 am-5:25 pm
1 stop19h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 2/21
7:35 pm-6:55 pm
1 stop15h 20m
$1,179
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $834). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,795). 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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Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines 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
8.1
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Crew
8.1
Overall
7.4
Food
6.7
Comfort
7.3
Boarding
7.7
Entertainment
7.1
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,076 | Average$1,413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |