$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
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 May 17, 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 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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![ANA logo]()
$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![ANA logo]()
$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![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$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![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,163
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 May 17, 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 May 17, 2026.
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.
Tue 9/86:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/158:50 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops21h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,021
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/86:15 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop20h 30m
United Airlines
Tue 9/158:10 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops29h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/15![United Airlines logo]()
$1,264
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.
Mon 6/153:51 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops34h 14m
Korean Air
Sun 6/286:25 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops39h 51m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/15![Korean Air logo]()
$1,541
This China Airlines 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/87:30 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops31h 05m
China Airlines
Thu 11/1212:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops46h 50m
China Airlines
Deal found 5/15![China Airlines logo]()
$1,637
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/172:15 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops35h 05m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/2712:35 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops32h 34m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,676
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/89:20 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops31h 35m
British Airways
Mon 6/2211:00 am
PVG
- SAN
1 stop42h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 5/13![British Airways logo]()
$1,717
This Flightnetwork 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:20 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops36h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 6/1510:55 am
SHA
- SAN
2 stops27h 59m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Asiana Airlines logo]()
$1,908
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/54:32 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops32h 03m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 7/1210:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops39h 07m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,971
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.
Wed 10/217:00 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/48:50 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops21h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,021
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/219:30 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop16h 55m
United Airlines
Wed 11/48:55 pm
PVG
- SAN
1 stop14h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/17![United Airlines logo]()
$1,273
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/113:50 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops34h 15m
Korean Air
Sun 7/266:25 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops38h 40m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/14![Korean Air logo]()
$1,591
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/279:20 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops31h 35m
British Airways
Wed 6/1011:00 am
PVG
- SAN
1 stop45h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 5/16![British Airways logo]()
$1,719
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 7/116:18 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops36h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1810:55 am
SHA
- SAN
2 stops24h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,632
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/117:58 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops30h 07m
Korean Air
Sat 7/186:25 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops39h 52m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/12![Korean Air logo]()
$1,842
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/212:35 pm
SAN
- PVG
3 stops34h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/58:10 pm
PVG
- SAN
3 stops32h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,677
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/13:30 pm
SAN
- SHA
3 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/810:30 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,705
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.
Tue 6/167:56 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops30h 09m
Korean Air
Sun 6/286:25 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops39h 51m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/15![Korean Air logo]()
$1,941
This Singapore Airlines 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:30 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 10/2612:10 am
PVG
- SAN
3 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,746
This lastminute.com 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/83:51 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops34h 14m
Korean Air
Mon 6/226:25 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops38h 48m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/13![Korean Air logo]()
$1,955
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/2912:30 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/137:15 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,759
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/13:30 pm
SAN
- SHA
3 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/156:10 pm
SHA
- SAN
3 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,831
Last-minute flights from San Diego to ShanghaiDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai. Data last updated May 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai. Data last updated May 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/177:10 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/235:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,434
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/187:43 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop18h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/205:35 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,517
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:45 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/218:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops18h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,388
This EVA 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/197:45 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/281:10 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops22h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,413
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.
Tue 5/195:42 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops27h 23m
EVA Air
Tue 7/211:10 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops22h 11m
EVA Air
Deal found 5/13![EVA Air logo]()
$1,439
This Justfly.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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/207:45 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/277:50 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops34h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,520
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.
Mon 5/256:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/18:35 am
PVG
- SAN
2 stops30h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,512
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 5/267:15 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops23h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 6/167:05 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops29h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/14![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$1,550
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/17:40 pm
SAN
- PVG
1 stop45h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/1511:00 am
PVG
- SAN
1 stop42h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,522
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.
Wed 6/108:35 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/41:10 pm
PVG
- SAN
2 stops35h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,537
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 6/103:51 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops34h 14m
Korean Air
Mon 6/296:25 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops39h 51m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/15![Korean Air logo]()
$1,541
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.
Mon 6/153:51 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops34h 14m
Korean Air
Mon 6/296:25 pm
SHA
- SAN
2 stops39h 51m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/15![Korean Air logo]()
$1,341
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 May 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Shanghai. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 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.
Fri 10/309:08 am
SAN
- PVG
2 stops20h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$477
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/77:47 pm
SAN
- PVG
3 stops56h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$624
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/87:48 am
SAN
- PVG
3 stops44h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$627
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Sat 7/118:35 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$637
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Sat 7/116:18 am
SAN
- SHA
2 stops36h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$641
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/103:30 pm
SAN
- PVG
3 stops56h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$675
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/107:47 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops47h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$683
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/97:47 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops36h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$701
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/87:48 am
SAN
- SHA
3 stops34h 52m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$708
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/79:27 pm
SAN
- SHA
2 stops45h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$713
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/43:57 pm
SAN
- PVG
2 stops41h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$737
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Fri 10/306:15 am
SAN
- PVG
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/14![China Eastern logo]()
$760
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 |
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Route
Depart
Return
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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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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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
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAaron,Oct 2024
LAX - LHR
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$1,093 | Average$1,338 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,128 | Average$1,477 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |