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Find cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $521

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 5/20. 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

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.
5:55 pm - 10:50 amSAN-PVG
25h 55m2 stops
7:50 pm - 11:29 pmPVG-SAN
18h 39m2 stops
$1,222
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 8
5:57 pm - 6:35 pmSAN-PVG
57h 38m2 stops
12:05 pm - 9:53 amPVG-SAN
36h 48m2 stops
$1,227China Airlines
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Tue, Apr 2 - Sun, May 12
8:47 pm - 12:35 amSAN-PVG
36h 48m2 stops
1:35 am - 11:41 pmPVG-SAN
37h 06m2 stops
$1,467ANA
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Tue, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 22
8:47 pm - 12:15 pmSAN-SHA
24h 28m2 stops
1:35 pm - 11:41 pmSHA-SAN
25h 06m2 stops
$1,484ANA
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Tue, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 23
5:55 pm - 3:05 pmSAN-PVG
30h 10m2 stops
12:35 am - 1:52 pmPVG-SAN
28h 17m2 stops
$1,484Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 7
8:55 pm - 3:35 pmSAN-SHA
51h 40m2 stops
1:20 pm - 4:06 pmSHA-SAN
41h 46m2 stops
$1,575Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 8
6:20 am - 6:05 pmSAN-PVG
44h 45m2 stops
12:35 am - 5:00 pmPVG-SAN
31h 25m2 stops
$1,612Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Apr 24 - Sun, May 12
2:57 pm - 1:45 pmSAN-PVG
31h 48m1 stop
5:30 pm - 10:26 pmPVG-SAN
19h 56m1 stop
$1,675Delta
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Tue, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 8
1:29 pm - 3:15 pmSAN-PVG
34h 46m1 stop
3:45 pm - 10:47 pmPVG-SAN
22h 02m1 stop
$1,880Delta
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Thu, Apr 18 - Thu, Jun 6
6:20 am - 12:05 pmSAN-SHA
38h 45m2 stops
4:50 pm - 5:35 pmSHA-SAN
39h 45m2 stops
$1,949Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Apr 17 - Tue, Jun 4

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 Sundays.

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 August, where tickets cost $1,348 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and June, where the average cost of tickets is $3,112 and $2,530 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 50 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 China Eastern for $899. China Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $1,227 and ANA from $1,467.

How long does a flight from San Diego to Shanghai take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 18h 10m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight

$521
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
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 $521 for a one-way ticket and $1,222 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, Star Alliance, and oneworld 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.
5/20Mon
2 stops
48h 15mSAN-PVG
$521
4/15Mon
2 stops
48h 05mSAN-PVG
$548
5/19Sun
3 stops
59h 15mSAN-PVG
$558
7/17Wed
1 stopChina Eastern
19h 55mSAN-PVG
$899
4/15Mon
2 stopsANA
24h 28mSAN-SHA
$919
7/17Wed
2 stopsANA
38h 15mSAN-SHA
$944
4/15Mon
1 stopAmerican Airlines
35h 34mSAN-PVG
$968
7/17Wed
2 stopsChina Airlines
32h 50mSAN-PVG
$971
6/21Fri
1 stopChina Eastern
19h 55mSAN-PVG
$1,491
6/21Fri
3 stopsAmerican Airlines
41h 35mSAN-PVG
$2,013

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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.
3/22Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
25h 53mSAN-PVG
4/5Fri
multi-stopChina Airlines
36h 52mPVG-SAN
$2,365
3/22Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 16mSAN-PVG
4/4Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 45mPVG-SAN
$2,474
3/22Fri
multi-stopDelta
18h 40mSAN-PVG
4/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
15h 30mPVG-SAN
$2,575
3/22Fri
multi-stopDelta
18h 40mSAN-PVG
4/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
30h 36mPVG-SAN
$2,579
3/22Fri
multi-stopQatar Airways
38h 16mSAN-PVG
4/4Thu
multi-stopQatar Airways
33h 45mPVG-SAN
$2,688
3/22Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
37h 11mSAN-PVG
4/5Fri
multi-stopSingapore Airlines
55h 26mPVG-SAN
$4,557
3/22Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
52h 15mSAN-PVG
4/4Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
54h 28mPVG-SAN
$4,692
3/22Fri
multi-stopEthiopian Air
52h 15mSAN-PVG
4/4Thu
multi-stopEthiopian Air
54h 28mPVG-SAN
$5,634

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San Diego - Shanghai Flights

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San Diego (SAN)United States

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