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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,715. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.$1,630 per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,630, select.

Shanghai.$1,630 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,630, select.

Shanghai.$1,634 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Mon, 16 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,634, select.

Shanghai.$1,638 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,638, select.

Shanghai.$1,641 per passenger.Departing Sun, 25 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,641, select.

Shanghai.$1,715 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Air Canada and Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,715, select.

Shanghai.$1,759 per passenger.Departing Sun, 3 Jan, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 3 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,759, select.

Shanghai.$1,779 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug, returning Mon, 24 Aug.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from San Diego International on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,779, select.

Shanghai.$1,818 per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Thu, 3 Sep.Return flight with Alaska Airlines and Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,818, select.

Shanghai.$1,892 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,892, select.

Shanghai.$1,985 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Dec, returning Sat, 16 Jan.Return flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 26 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,985, select.

Shanghai.$1,990 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Mon, 19 Apr.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 19 Apr, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,990, select.

Shanghai.$2,004 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct, returning Thu, 17 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 17 Dec, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,004, select.

Shanghai.$2,032 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Mar, returning Sun, 21 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Sun, 14 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,032, select.

Shanghai.$2,032 per passenger.Departing Wed, 21 Apr, returning Sat, 1 May.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 21 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 1 May, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,032, select.

Shanghai.$2,032 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb, returning Wed, 3 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 3 Mar, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,032, select.

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Alternative San Diego to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai

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from $1,893

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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai

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San Diego to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,630
Cheapest month to fly	November

Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Shanghai?

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.

How much are return flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Shanghai is $1,630. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Shanghai?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Diego to Shanghai. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,630.

How many flights are there a week from San Diego to Shanghai?

As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from San Diego to Shanghai.

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Shanghai is usually November.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Shanghai?

If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong – which is 32.7 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from $1,630.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Diego to Shanghai on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Shanghai on Tuesday, 24 November 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from San Diego to Shanghai?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Diego and Shanghai. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I get the best flight deal from San Diego to Shanghai?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Shanghai?

In August, the average temperature is usually around 27°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from San Diego to Shanghai with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Shanghai is Air Canada .

Travelling from San Diego to Shanghai: what you need to know

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is San Diego's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from San Diego to Shanghai departing from here.
Step off your plane in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA).
Shanghai is 16 hours ahead of San Diego and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your San Diego to Shanghai flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Shanghai

To pick up cheap San Diego to Shanghai flights, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from San Diego to Shanghai.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai.
Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your San Diego to Shanghai flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest.'

Flying from San Diego

San Diego International Airport (SAN)

We make it simple to book a San Diego to Shanghai flight with a stopover. To see your options departing from San Diego International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
- Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
- Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
SAN is around 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to San Diego International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from San Diego to Shanghai, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
74% of flights that take off from San Diego International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find SAN at N Harbour Dr.

Arriving in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)

The distance from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 32 kilometres. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 50 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel close to PVG if you have a late flight from San Diego to Shanghai. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Book your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport a few weeks ahead to lock in the best possible deal. If you're travelling during a busy period, it's smart to book your San Diego to Shanghai flight even earlier.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)

Central Shanghai is about 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA). As soon as your flight from San Diego to Shanghai has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 30 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 40 minutes.
There are some great places to lay your head close to SHA. Tuck yourself in after your San Diego to Shanghai flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Find the perfect playlist and hit the road in a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Hertz and get your trip rolling right away.
Get the vehicle you actually want, not just what's available, by booking your ride from SHA in advance. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially during peak travel times.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

March is the quietest month for flights from San Diego to Shanghai, while April is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
When booking your San Diego to Shanghai tickets, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from San Diego to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.

More about Shanghai

Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Diego to Shanghai, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are leading attractions which should be on any good Shanghai itinerary.

Explore more of China

Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
Suzhou is another standout destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) and Pingjiang Road.