$453 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Shanghai

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Cheapest round-trip
$914
Korean Air
Tue 8/25Mon 9/7
SAN - PVG • 2 stops
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$453
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Fri 8/28
SAN - PVG • 2 stops
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Cheap Flights 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai

Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 7
Korean Air Logo
3:51 pm - 8:10 pm
SAN
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PVG
37h 19m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 3:19 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 29m
2 stops
$914Korean Air
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 7:00 pm
PVG
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SAN
24h 25m
2 stops
$958Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 5:10 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 35m
2 stops
$976Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 9:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
35h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 10:31 pm
PVG
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SAN
26h 56m
2 stops
$982Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 10:05 am
SAN
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PVG
35h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 7:54 pm
PVG
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SAN
23h 14m
2 stops
$1,007Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 8:10 pm
SAN
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PVG
22h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 2:36 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 46m
2 stops
$1,020Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
ANA Logo
11:00 am - 1:15 am
SAN
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PVG
23h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:30 am - 5:29 pm
PVG
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SAN
24h 59m
2 stops
$1,061ANA
Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 10
ANA Logo
11:00 am - 12:25 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 25m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:29 pm
SHA
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SAN
19h 49m
2 stops
$1,136ANA
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
ANA Logo
5:00 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
28h 15m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:29 pm
SHA
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SAN
19h 49m
2 stops
$1,161ANA
Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9
Japan Airlines Logo
1:18 pm - 11:45 am
SAN
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SHA
55h 27m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 9:57 am
SHA
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SAN
36h 47m
2 stops
$1,322Japan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Shanghai flights

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 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 round-trip 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 March, where tickets cost $0 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,196 and $1,533 respectively.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$453
Flight from San Diego to Shanghai Pudong Airport

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
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FAQs for booking flights from San Diego to Shanghai

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

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai was $453 for a one-way ticket and $914 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, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Shanghai, with SkyTeam 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.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to Shanghai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8423 reviews
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

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