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Cheap Flights from San Diego, CA (SAN) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Cheapest time to fly from San Diego, CA to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of July. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.
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Local currency and cost comparison

MealMid-priced restaurant
445%A meal in Shanghai is 445% cheaper than a meal in San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA$24.00
Shanghai$4.40
TrainLocal, one-way ticket
468%Trains in Shanghai are 468% cheaper than in San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA$2.50
Shanghai$0.44
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
36%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 36% cheaper than in San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA$3.00
Shanghai$2.20
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
89%Coffee in Shanghai is 89% cheaper than in San Diego, CA.
San Diego, CA$5.84
Shanghai$3.09
Exchange rate
1 USD = 6.86 CNY
1 CNY = 0.15 USD
Last revised on Mon, 04/20
Distance: 6593 miles
San Diego, CA airports
Lindbergh International Airport (SAN)How far from city center: 2 miles
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city center: 19 miles
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city center: 4 miles

Are you planning to travel to Shanghai for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from San Diego, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Diego, CA to Shanghai

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!
On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Diego, CA to Shanghai?
When you fly from San Diego, CA to Shanghai the average price is $1,994. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
For flights from San Diego, CA to Shanghai, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Diego, CA to Shanghai is $593. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai more expensive than San Diego, CA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Shanghai costs an average of 2.20 USD , 27% cheaper than San Diego, CA, with a fare of 3.00 USD,
while train tickets cost 82% less at Shanghai: $ 0.44 USD versus $ 2.50 USD at San Diego, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 4.40 USD euros in Shanghai, 82% less than the 24.00 USD euros in San Diego, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 48% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 3.05 USD, while in San Diego, CA the coffee costs 5.84 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Diego, CA to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Diego, CA to Shanghai are December, November and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Diego, CA to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to visit Shanghai depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, February is the best month to fly to Shanghai from San Diego, CA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and December. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds April, September and November are the months with fewer searches for San Diego, CA - Shanghai.

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