$467+ 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 9/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SHA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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 July 4, 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 July 4, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:36 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops31h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/31:10 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops21h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$950
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/2112:35 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop34h 30m
Air Canada
Wed 11/45:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops36h 07m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/1![Air Canada logo]()
$956
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 11/197:05 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Air China
Sun 11/295:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop35h 29m
Air China
Deal found 6/30![Air China logo]()
$968
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 11/197:05 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Air Canada
Sun 11/295:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop35h 29m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/1![Air Canada logo]()
$969
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Thu 11/197:05 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/295:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop35h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$975
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/213:56 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops31h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/41:10 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops20h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$980
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/224:11 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops30h 54m
Air Canada
Sat 10/33:55 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop15h 17m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/29![Air Canada logo]()
$1,008
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 11/207:05 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Air China
Sun 11/295:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop35h 29m
Air China
Deal found 7/2![Air China logo]()
$1,019
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:15 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops39h 00m
ANA
Wed 11/41:40 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops19h 37m
ANA
Deal found 7/3![ANA logo]()
$1,039
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:24 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops30h 51m
ANA
Fri 8/281:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops21h 20m
ANA
Deal found 7/1![ANA logo]()
$1,111
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/227:43 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops37h 32m
ANA
Sat 10/31:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops21h 33m
ANA
Deal found 6/29![ANA logo]()
$1,117
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 10/75:00 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops28h 15m
ANA
Tue 10/271:40 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops21h 23m
ANA
Deal found 6/29![ANA logo]()
$1,166
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 July 4, 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 July 4, 2026.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:24 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops30h 51m
ANA
Fri 8/281:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops21h 20m
ANA
Deal found 7/1![ANA logo]()
$1,111
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/275:05 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/201:05 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,224
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 10/12:24 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops31h 51m
Air China
Wed 10/287:45 am
SHA
- SAN
2 stops22h 47m
Air China
Deal found 6/29![Air China logo]()
$1,241
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 10/14:30 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops28h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 10/261:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops41h 17m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/29![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,304
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 7/87:03 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop21h 47m
Delta
Wed 8/199:55 am
PVG
- SAN
1 stop23h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/29![Delta logo]()
$1,337
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops47h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 10/2811:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops38h 23m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,386
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 10/15:00 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops30h 45m
Air China
Tue 10/2710:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops32h 02m
Air China
Deal found 6/29![Air China logo]()
$1,241
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/88:32 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops24h 43m
ANA
Sat 8/221:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops45h 20m
ANA
Deal found 7/1![ANA logo]()
$1,367
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops47h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/2711:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops33h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,386
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 7/87:03 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop21h 47m
Delta
Mon 8/175:30 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop20h 19m
Delta
Deal found 6/29![Delta logo]()
$1,387
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Thu 10/15:00 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops27h 55m
Air China
Sun 10/257:45 am
SHA
- SAN
2 stops24h 32m
Air China
Deal found 6/29![Air China logo]()
$1,266
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 8/169:27 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops27h 08m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 8/2310:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops33h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,488
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/76:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops22h 35m
Delta
Mon 8/175:30 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops31h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$1,390
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 7/279:27 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops23h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/214:50 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops35h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,583
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sat 8/155:00 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/213:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
3 stops35h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,596
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 7/88:32 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops24h 43m
ANA
Sat 8/151:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops45h 20m
ANA
Deal found 7/2![ANA logo]()
$1,600
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/162:24 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops30h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/211:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops22h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,618
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/87:03 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop21h 47m
Delta
Thu 8/209:55 am
PVG
- SAN
1 stop23h 19m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$1,829
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/711:06 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop17h 44m
Delta
Thu 8/206:25 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop15h 54m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$1,843
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 7/911:06 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop17h 44m
Delta
Tue 8/185:30 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop15h 35m
Delta
Deal found 6/29![Delta logo]()
$1,845
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Tue 9/225:00 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/33:55 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop15h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,123
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Wed 7/811:06 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop17h 44m
Delta
Sat 8/155:30 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop18h 18m
Delta
Deal found 6/29![Delta logo]()
$1,895
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ShanghaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai. Data last updated July 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai. Data last updated July 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/44:55 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Air Canada
Wed 7/223:55 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop15h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2![Air Canada logo]()
$1,254
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/88:32 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops48h 08m
ANA
Sat 8/228:25 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops50h 30m
ANA
Deal found 7/1![ANA logo]()
$1,283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/87:03 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop21h 47m
Delta
Wed 8/199:55 am
PVG
- SAN
1 stop23h 19m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$1,321
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Wed 7/87:58 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops32h 52m
Delta
Tue 8/185:30 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops31h 45m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$1,326
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/88:32 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops24h 43m
ANA
Sat 8/221:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops45h 20m
ANA
Deal found 7/1![ANA logo]()
$1,367
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/275:05 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/201:05 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,224
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 7/305:05 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/51:05 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,316
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 8/159:27 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops24h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/217:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops28h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,278
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/169:27 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops22h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/227:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops28h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,183
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 8/167:45 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/213:10 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops46h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,243
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Sun 8/162:24 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops30h 51m
ANA
Sat 8/221:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops21h 20m
ANA
Deal found 7/1![ANA logo]()
$1,444
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/192:24 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops30h 51m
ANA
Fri 8/281:35 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops21h 20m
ANA
Deal found 7/1![ANA logo]()
$1,111
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 July 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 4, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/810:00 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$467
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/610:00 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops37h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$469
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/210:00 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$501
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/74:55 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop30h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 7/2![Air Canada logo]()
$512
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/36:25 am
SAN
- PVG
3 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$513
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 9/24:07 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops30h 58m
Air China
Deal found 6/29![Air China logo]()
$516
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 9/99:57 am
SAN
- SHA
3 stops33h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$532
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 9/83:43 pm
SAN
- SHA
3 stops29h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$554
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sat 9/510:00 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$555
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/67:15 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops38h 00m
ANA
Deal found 7/2![ANA logo]()
$557
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 9/36:20 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops38h 55m
ANA
Deal found 7/2![ANA logo]()
$559
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 9/85:00 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops52h 15m
ANA
Deal found 7/2![ANA logo]()
$561
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 July 4, 2026.
Round-trip from | $950 (Trip.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $467 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,796 |
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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 July 4, 2026.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Wed 8/19
2:24 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops30h 51m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Fri 8/28
1:35 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops21h 20m
$1,111
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Mon 7/27
5:05 pm-2:05 pm
1 stop30h 00m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Thu 8/20
1:05 am-4:10 pm
2 stops30h 05m
$1,224
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Thu 10/1
2:24 pm-1:15 pm
2 stops31h 51m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Wed 10/28
7:45 am-3:32 pm
2 stops22h 47m
$1,241
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Thu 10/1
5:00 pm-2:45 pm
2 stops30h 45m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 10/27
10:30 pm-3:32 pm
2 stops32h 02m
$1,241
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Thu 10/1
5:00 pm-11:55 am
2 stops27h 55m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sun 10/25
7:45 am-5:17 pm
2 stops24h 32m
$1,266
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Thu 10/1
4:30 pm-12:05 pm
2 stops28h 35m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mon 10/26
1:35 pm-3:52 pm
2 stops41h 17m
$1,304
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Wed 7/8
7:03 am-7:50 pm
1 stop21h 47m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 8/19
9:55 am-6:14 pm
1 stop23h 19m
$1,337
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
Wed 7/8
8:32 pm-12:15 pm
2 stops24h 43m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 8/22
1:35 pm-7:55 pm
2 stops45h 20m
$1,367
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Fri 10/2
7:15 am-9:50 pm
2 stops47h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 10/28
11:35 pm-10:58 pm
2 stops38h 23m
$1,386
San DiegoShanghai
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
Fri 10/2
7:15 am-9:50 pm
2 stops47h 35m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 10/27
11:35 pm-5:52 pm
2 stops33h 17m
$1,386
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai (average of $790). Flying from San Diego to Shanghai in May is currently the most expensive (average of $1,353). 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 July 4, 2026.
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.
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
Comfort
7.3
Food
6.7
Overall
7.4
Crew
8.1
Entertainment
7.1
Boarding
7.7
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayDynasty,May 2026
LAX - EWR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,093 | Average$1,413 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |