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Cheapest round-trip
$822
Typical prices: $1,214-$1,495
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/30Tue 9/15
SAN - SHA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$451
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/2
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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Shanghai

Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15
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10:00 am - 9:45 am
SAN
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SHA
32h 45m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 7:37 pm
SHA
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SAN
23h 42m
2 stops
$822Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14
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10:00 am - 10:05 am
SAN
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PVG
33h 05m
2 stops
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1:05 am - 11:59 pm
PVG
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SAN
61h 54m
3 stops
$891Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 15
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10:00 am - 9:45 am
SAN
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SHA
32h 45m
2 stops
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10:55 am - 11:59 pm
SHA
-
SAN
52h 04m
3 stops
$910Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 13
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7:30 pm - 5:10 pm
SAN
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SHA
29h 40m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 3:20 pm
SHA
-
SAN
36h 55m
2 stops
$941Korean Air
Sun, Nov 29 - Sun, Dec 13
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7:30 pm - 5:10 pm
SAN
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SHA
53h 40m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SAN
36h 55m
2 stops
$946Korean Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
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7:15 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
22h 40m
2 stops
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1:10 pm - 9:16 pm
PVG
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SAN
23h 06m
2 stops
$951Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Oct 14
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4:55 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
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3:55 pm - 12:18 pm
PVG
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SAN
35h 23m
2 stops
$956Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
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4:55 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:59 pm
PVG
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SAN
16h 24m
1 stop
$959Air Canada
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 3
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2:24 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
30h 51m
2 stops
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1:35 pm - 7:55 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,033ANA
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
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6:15 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
39h 00m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:17 pm
SHA
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SAN
19h 37m
2 stops
$1,039ANA
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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 September, where tickets cost $790 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,353 and $1,352 respectively.

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Cheapest flight

$451
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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai was $451 for a one-way ticket and $822 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Diego and Shanghai.

  • 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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