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$951 Find cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai departing on 6/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Diego to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai (SAN-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:55 pm - 12:05 pmSAN-PVG
24h 10m2 stops
8:05 pm - 7:39 amPVG-SAN
26h 34m2 stops
$1,230
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Wed, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 10
6:15 am - 5:10 pmSAN-PVG
19h 55m1 stop
1:20 pm - 5:13 pmPVG-SAN
19h 53m1 stop
$1,265China Eastern
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Tue, Sep 10 - Sun, Dec 8
6:00 pm - 10:50 amSAN-PVG
49h 50m2 stops
7:50 pm - 10:09 amPVG-SAN
29h 19m2 stops
$1,369China Airlines
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Sat, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 29
6:00 pm - 10:50 amSAN-PVG
25h 50m2 stops
12:05 pm - 5:13 pmPVG-SAN
45h 08m2 stops
$1,396China Airlines
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Sun, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 10
5:55 pm - 1:25 pmSAN-PVG
28h 30m2 stops
12:10 am - 2:47 pmPVG-SAN
29h 37m2 stops
$1,456Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 28
5:55 pm - 1:25 pmSAN-PVG
28h 30m2 stops
12:10 am - 2:47 pmPVG-SAN
29h 37m2 stops
$1,460Singapore Airlines
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Sat, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 28
6:15 am - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA
38h 10m2 stops
1:40 pm - 7:52 pmSHA-SAN
22h 12m2 stops
$1,492ANA
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Tue, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 14
6:15 am - 12:15 pmSAN-PVG
38h 00m2 stops
8:20 am - 7:52 pmPVG-SAN
27h 32m2 stops
$1,511ANA
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Tue, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 14
8:00 am - 12:20 pmSAN-SHA
37h 20m2 stops
1:35 pm - 3:18 pmSHA-SAN
41h 43m2 stops
$1,526Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 10
8:00 am - 12:20 pmSAN-SHA
37h 20m2 stops
1:35 pm - 3:18 pmSHA-SAN
41h 43m2 stops
$1,574Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 10

Flights from San Diego to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from San Diego to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Diego to Shanghai, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Diego, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Shanghai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Shanghai is September, where tickets cost $1,362 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,113 and $1,994 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 44 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Diego to Shanghai found on KAYAK was with Delta for $951. China Eastern proposed a round-trip connection from $1,265 and China Airlines from $1,369.

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When to book flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Diego to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai was $951 for a one-way ticket and $1,230 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Diego and Shanghai?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Shanghai from San Diego.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Diego to Shanghai?

    San Diego is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Shanghai. You will leave San Diego from San Diego and you will be arriving in Shanghai at one of these airports: Shanghai Pu Dong or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Shanghai, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
6/21Fri
1 stopDelta
16h 50mSAN-PVG
$951
6/21Fri
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
52h 19mSAN-PVG
$1,054
6/21Fri
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
65h 25mSAN-PVG
$1,066

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Last minute flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Diego to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/21Tue
multi-stop
23h 10mSAN-PVG
5/24Fri
multi-stop
26h 50mPVG-SAN
$6,379
5/21Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 35mSAN-PVG
5/25Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
29h 45mPVG-SAN
$6,535
5/20Mon
multi-stopChina Airlines
33h 25mSAN-PVG
5/25Sat
multi-stopChina Airlines
29h 02mPVG-SAN
$6,677
5/21Tue
multi-stopANA
24h 28mSAN-SHA
5/24Fri
multi-stopANA
25h 47mSHA-SAN
$7,645
5/21Tue
multi-stopANA
27h 20mSAN-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopANA
37h 17mPVG-SAN
$7,654
5/21Tue
multi-stopChina Airlines
33h 25mSAN-PVG
5/26Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
25h 51mPVG-SAN
$7,687
5/21Tue
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
41h 50mSAN-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
46h 05mPVG-SAN
$10,231
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
16h 50mSAN-PVG
5/25Sat
multi-stopDelta
18h 02mPVG-SAN
$10,304
5/21Tue
multi-stopDelta
34h 37mSAN-PVG
5/25Sat
multi-stopDelta
18h 02mPVG-SAN
$10,351
5/20Mon
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
43h 35mSAN-PVG
5/23Thu
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
46h 05mPVG-SAN
$11,425

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