Shanghai

$477+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SHA
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai

Cheapest flights from San Diego to Shanghai
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 May 17, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/14:50 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/71:10 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,016
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/217:00 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/411:20 am
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops19h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,021
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/207:50 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/89:30 am
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops21h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,043
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/147:30 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/22:00 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,071
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 10/216:20 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops38h 20m
ANA
Wed 11/48:30 am
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops24h 59m
ANA
Deal found 5/17$1,072
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:00 pm
SAN
-
SHA
2 stops28h 15m
ANA
Wed 11/41:40 pm
SHA
-
SAN
2 stops19h 49m
ANA
Deal found 5/14$1,077
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/138:53 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops23h 12m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 10/185:40 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/14$1,080
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/39:08 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops20h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/181:10 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,111
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sat 8/2910:15 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/511:10 am
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,121
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/297:58 pm
SAN
-
SHA
2 stops46h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/510:55 am
SHA
-
SAN
2 stops23h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/94:36 pm
SAN
-
PVG
1 stop33h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/273:00 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops19h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,157
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/27:00 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 10/107:05 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops28h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/16$1,163

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 May 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,021
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$477
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,703
From San Diego to Shanghai
One-way flight from San Diego to Shanghai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($78 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($71 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026

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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 May 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 9/8

6:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

8:50 am-3:19 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,021

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

8:50 am-2:36 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$1,021

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 9/8

6:15 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

8:10 pm-10:18 am

2 stops29h 08m

$1,264
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

9:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

8:55 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$1,273

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 6/15

3:51 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/28

6:25 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops39h 51m

$1,541

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 7/11

3:50 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/26

6:25 pm-6:05 pm

2 stops38h 40m

$1,591

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 7/11

6:18 am-9:45 am

2 stops36h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 7/18

10:55 am-8:49 pm

2 stops24h 54m

$1,632

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 11/8

7:30 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops31h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

12:05 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops46h 50m

$1,637

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 7/17

2:15 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/27

12:35 am-6:09 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,676

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 11/2

12:35 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/5

8:10 pm-1:04 pm

3 stops32h 54m

$1,677

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Shanghai

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,371). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Diego to Shanghai?

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 May 17, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta and 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.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

    San Diego (SAN), located 2.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Diego to Shanghai. 2 airlines have flights from San Diego to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Diego to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from San Diego to Shanghai can take about 20h 30m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,264. San Diego and Shanghai are separated by a distance of 6575 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai round-trip?

    According to our current data, United Airlines ($1,093), and Delta ($1,128) offers the cheapest pricing from San Diego to Shanghai. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Shanghai for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Shanghai one-way?

    $524 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and China Eastern, with prices starting from $546 and $678, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,371). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,093Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,128Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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