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$448 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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 Hongqiao Intl departing on 3/11. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$843
Overall average: $1,221
Cathay Pacific
Tue 4/14Sun 5/17
SAN - SHA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$448
Typical prices: $639-$1,124
Cathay Pacific
Wed 3/11
SAN - SHA • 2 stops
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Cathay Pacific
Cheapest • from $843 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Diego and Hongqiao Intl. You'll need at least 2 connections.
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Vancouver (YVR)
Cheapest • Avg $1,128 (round-trip)
San Francisco (SFO)
Shortest trip • 15h 44m (one-way)
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January
Cheapest • 29% price drop
June
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Cheap Flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl (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 Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl

Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, May 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:40 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
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SHA
46h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 4:05 pm
SHA
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SAN
56h 35m
2 stops
$843Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:15 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
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SHA
45h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 4:28 pm
SHA
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SAN
38h 38m
2 stops
$887Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19
ANA Logo
11:01 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 14m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:14 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 39m
2 stops
$905ANA
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
ANA Logo
11:01 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 14m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:14 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 39m
2 stops
$911ANA
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:40 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
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SHA
46h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 4:05 pm
SHA
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SAN
32h 35m
2 stops
$912Cathay Pacific
Sun, Apr 12 - Wed, May 20
ANA Logo
8:37 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
24h 38m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:03 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 28m
2 stops
$929ANA
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 20
ANA Logo
6:36 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
38h 39m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:03 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 28m
2 stops
$935ANA
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 18
Korean Air Logo
10:05 am - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
40h 00m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 6:03 pm
SHA
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SAN
38h 38m
2 stops
$942Korean Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, May 18
Korean Air Logo
7:35 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
54h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 6:03 pm
SHA
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SAN
38h 38m
2 stops
$947Korean Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, May 21
ANA Logo
8:37 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
24h 38m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:51 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 16m
2 stops
$979ANA
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to Hongqiao Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $860 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,566 and $1,452 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$448
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $448 for a one-way ticket and $843 for a round-trip.

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

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

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

    When flying out of San Diego you will be using San Diego. You will be landing at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, also known as Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Diego to Shanghai, Delta or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Diego to Shanghai are Delta and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,406 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,258 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Hongqiao Intl.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline. Booking your flights between San Diego and SHA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Hongqiao Intl 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 3 airlines serving from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl

 
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 Hongqiao Intl? 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 8242 reviews
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

4.0 OkayJahmes, Feb 2026
LAX - MCO
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Flight was delayed by 3-hours and their fix was… complimentary pretzels.

The crew, and fellow passengers, were super gracious and kind. There seemed to be plenty of bin space even though the plane was full. It’s nice to get a glass of wine with dinner in Premiere seating, and there was a lot of food.

Everything I mentioned earlier - the airbus was more comfortable indeed and the experience was further enhanced.

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Crew was great (professional, attentive, prompt). Snacks for 4 hrs flight is deplorable.

Flight delayed. WiFi connectivity very poor if not existant. Last minute arrival forced me to run to catch my connection.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

Check-in and in-flight staff were better than average. The seat was a fair size but too hard and not enough padding. The cushion/pillow provided is poor (thin and seems to be disposable ,it provides no effective cushioning or support). Food was OK-ish but no choice of inflight snacks and no easy place to get drinks other than water (I could ask for juice by intruding into the staff area at the back of the plane) Entertainment was very good actually. Overall better than I expected from a US-based airline (sorry!) but compared to ANA or Singapore it was so-so. (I live in Japan so they are my comparative airlines)

Terrible. Our first time back on United for 10 years, the seats in Polaris class are small and uncomfortable. They have squished too many people in to get more $$$. The staff are not friendly and not wanting to accommodate. I asked for two salads rather than a main meal and was advised no we wont do that. Then asked what I would like for breakfast and given something else anyway. I will not be flying United International anytime soon.

The flight left late and I didn’t get a glass of bubbly upon boarding (which I’m used to when booking business class on other flights), but otherwise it was a pleasant flight with lovely, helpful crew members and I enjoyed my meal.

Couldn't fit knees, only 1 toilet working, didn't get anything to drink cause the stewards were not able to get to us

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

The flight from SFO to YVR was delayed and my bag did not make it to my next flight from YVR to SYD. It took almost 3 days after I landed to get my bag and when I got it, it was filled with dust

Great check in process in LA and good service The check in process as well as at the gate is way better in the US versus canada 🇨🇦

All attendents were very efficient, pleasant and happy. Everything went smoothly. The seats could have been wider. There could have been more free food instead of just one small bar.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

It was a smooth flight both in the sky and landing!

The crew was really nice. The plane seats were kinda small even for a 5’6” / 158 lbs person.

Fare was great, seat comfort the opposite as cushion was worn out. Ok for 2 hour flight, not for 4.5 hour flight..

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