SAN - SHA

$486 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 4/15. 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
$929
Typical prices: $1,555-$1,353
ANA
Tue 4/21Wed 5/13
SAN - SHA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$486
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/15
SAN - SHA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $929 (round-trip)
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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Cheapest • Avg $1,140 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 26m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 33% price drop
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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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Hongqiao Intl

Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 13
ANA Logo
11:01 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 14m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:03 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 28m
2 stops
$929ANA
Mon, Apr 20 - Tue, May 12
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8:37 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
48h 38m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:14 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 39m
2 stops
$934ANA
Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, May 11
ANA Logo
11:01 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 14m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 3:39 pm
SHA
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SAN
41h 04m
2 stops
$939ANA
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
Korean Air Logo
7:30 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
30h 35m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 3:19 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 54m
2 stops
$940Korean Air
Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, May 10
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3:30 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 35m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 6:03 pm
SHA
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SAN
38h 38m
2 stops
$941Korean Air
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13
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6:34 pm - 9:45 am
SAN
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SHA
48h 11m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 7:38 pm
SHA
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SAN
23h 43m
2 stops
$969Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:12 pm
SHA
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SAN
24h 37m
2 stops
$977Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, May 12
ANA Logo
8:37 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
48h 38m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:14 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 39m
2 stops
$984ANA
Tue, Apr 21 - Fri, May 15
ANA Logo
11:01 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 14m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:02 pm
SHA
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SAN
45h 27m
2 stops
$989ANA
Fri, Sep 4 - Tue, Sep 15
Korean Air Logo
3:35 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 6:00 pm
SHA
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SAN
38h 35m
2 stops
$990Korean Air
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport departing in April.

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 February, where tickets cost $834 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,769 and $1,566 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$486
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 42% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 26% increase in price.
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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 $486 for a one-way ticket and $929 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 $1,410 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 $1,523 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 airlines flying 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 8364 reviews
7.2Food
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.1Boarding
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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.

8.0 ExcellentLorna, Mar 2026
LAX - LIH
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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.

I was in first class and literally the men behind me were so aggressively loud I moved myself to economy. This has become so common on Delta - people using audio without headphones, and men on 12am / late night flights drinking and yelling to talk to each other which prevents anyone around them from resting. Pretty crazy to have to move from first to economy (poorer service, less comfort...). Wild wild. Looking into other airlines.

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.

The business class seat is exceptional. I wish the food is more palatable.

the entire flight felt off. The crew seemed uninterested and disengaged. The food service was really bad - overcooked, bland, weird food service. They actually woke us up to serve chicken wraps in the middle of the night, after dinner and before breakfast. Made no sense. Ultimately, I was glad they did though, because the breakfast had been held for so long it was inedible. Eggs, potatoes, sausage - all disgusting. We were asked to "honor" the lavatories for premium customers and stay in our own cabin: this was also strange. So people in economy didn't pay enough to use the closest toilet to them??? It's a toilet. All in all, not the experience I have come to expect from United Airlines. The return flight from Paris to SFO was better, btw.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

My flight was canceled a few hours before boarding. I was rebooked on Copa airlines and missed an important meeting .

Business class seats felt very cramped compared to other airlines.

OK, we were delayed and had to de plane and reboard.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

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