Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Diego
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to San Diego vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to San Diego for specific travel dates.
2026-11-05
PVG - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $57.7
AS
2026-11-06
PVG - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $57.7
AS
2026-11-08
PVG - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $57.7
AS
2026-11-09
PVG - SAN
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $57.7
AS
2026-11-07
PVG - SAN
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $86.4
AS
2026-11-10
PVG - SAN
Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 42,500 Pts + $86.4
AS
Shanghai to San Diego flight facts
Distance
6,597 mi
10,617 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−16h
San Diego is 16 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Shanghai - Santa Ana · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Shanghai - Ontario · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Shanghai - Los Angeles · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Shanghai - Burbank · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to San Diego
Premium cabin
2026-12-09
PVG - SAN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 5 left
From 55,000 Pts + $67
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-10
PVG - SAN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $67
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-15
PVG - SAN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 8 left
From 55,000 Pts + $67
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-16
PVG - SAN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $67
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-17
PVG - SAN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $67
AS
Premium cabin
2026-12-18
PVG - SAN
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 62,500 Pts + $67
AS
Selected hotels for your next stay
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
Encinitas (United States)
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas
From 25,000 Pts or $501
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
Dana Point, CA (USA)
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach
From 95,000 Pts or $859
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
Rancho Santa Fe (USA)
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, an SLH Hotel
From 110,000 Pts or $421
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to San Diego depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to San DiegoAward flights to California
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to San Diego.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to San Diego.
Shanghai and San Diego are about 6,597 miles (10,617 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,597-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
San Diego is 16 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into San Diego, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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