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Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $426

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Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 10:10 pm
SAN
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PVG
24h 55m
2 stops
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8:35 am - 3:00 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 25m
2 stops
$877Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19
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6:15 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
26h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 4:15 pm
PVG
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SAN
15h 20m
1 stop
$913Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19
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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
$915ANA
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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10:05 am - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
40h 00m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:50 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 25m
2 stops
$946Korean Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:15 am - 11:05 am
SAN
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PVG
37h 50m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 8:43 pm
PVG
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SAN
28h 23m
2 stops
$974Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 24
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7:15 am - 11:45 am
SAN
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PVG
37h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:55 pm - 8:50 pm
PVG
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SAN
19h 55m
1 stop
$977Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, Jun 4
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7:15 am - 11:45 am
SAN
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PVG
37h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 4:15 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 40m
2 stops
$984Multiple Airlines
Mon, May 11 - Thu, Jun 4
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3:45 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 20m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:50 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 25m
2 stops
$991Korean Air
Sat, Apr 11 - Mon, May 4
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 - 2:50 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 25m
2 stops
$996Korean Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Fri, May 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:16 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
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SHA
47h 39m
2 stops
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4:50 pm - 7:01 pm
SHA
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SAN
41h 11m
2 stops
$1,072Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Sep 15

ANA flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Apr 29
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
34h 14m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 6
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 28m
2 stops
SAN8:03 pmSan Diego
$915
ANA
Apr 19
SAN8:37 pmSan Diego
33h 03m
2 stops
PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jun 16
PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
57h 01m
2 stops
SAN7:51 pmSan Diego
$1,131
ANA
Apr 15
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
46h 44m
2 stops
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 5
PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
33h 13m
2 stops
SAN8:03 pmSan Diego
$1,136

Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Apr 14
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
37h 50m
2 stops
PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 24
PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong
28h 23m
2 stops
SAN8:43 pmSan Diego
$974
Cathay Pacific
Aug 15
SAN6:16 amSan Diego
47h 39m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 15
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 11m
2 stops
SAN7:01 pmSan Diego
$1,072
Cathay Pacific
Apr 1
SAN10:35 pmSan Diego
46h 30m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 7
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 53m
2 stops
SAN8:43 pmSan Diego
$8,761

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated March 18, 2026.
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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-10:10 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

8:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$877
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

3:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$913

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 4/29

11:01 am-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

1:35 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops21h 28m

$915

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 4/16

10:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$946

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-11:05 am

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/24

7:20 am-8:43 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$974

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 5/11

7:15 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/4

3:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$977

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 5/11

7:15 am-11:45 am

2 stops37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/4

8:35 am-4:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$984

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 4/11

3:45 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$991

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 4/16

10:05 am-5:05 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/1

6:25 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$996

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 8/15

6:16 am-8:55 pm

2 stops47h 39m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

4:50 pm-7:01 pm

2 stops41h 11m

$1,072

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Shanghai?

ANA, Korean Air, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from San Diego according to our data. China Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Fastest flight time

21h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 21h 15m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Shanghai.
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  • How far is San Diego to Shanghai by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Diego to Shanghai is 6587.5 mi. 21h 15m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai

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DeltaPriceFrom $514Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,288 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,813 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,435 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
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