What airlines fly to Shanghai?

United Airlines, China Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from San Diego according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Cathay Pacific, Air China, and Philippine Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?

As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?

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.

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Q: What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Shanghai?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,236 to $1,356. The lowest price recently found on this route was $826.

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4:30 pm - 5:40 pmSAN-PVG

33h 10m2 stops

12:55 pm - 9:29 pmPVG-SAN

24h 34m2 stops

$826

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Tue, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 19

7:59 pm - 11:05 amSAN-PVG

24h 06m2 stops

2:30 pm - 11:44 pmPVG-SAN

24h 14m2 stops

$870

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Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 24

10:18 pm - 11:05 amSAN-PVG

45h 47m2 stops

7:00 pm - 8:40 amPVG-SAN

29h 40m2 stops

$883Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Sep 17 - Mon, Nov 17

11:02 am - 12:55 pmSAN-SHA

33h 53m2 stops

10:30 pm - 11:42 pmSHA-SAN

41h 12m2 stops

$899Air China

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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Dec 10

7:15 am - 11:55 pmSAN-PVG

25h 40m2 stops

1:45 pm - 8:40 amPVG-SAN

33h 55m2 stops

$914Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 28

7:58 am - 11:20 pmSAN-PVG

23h 22m2 stops

4:30 pm - 11:44 pmPVG-SAN

23h 14m2 stops

$918Air China

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Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 20

12:30 pm - 11:45 amSAN-PVG

31h 15m2 stops

4:20 pm - 8:04 pmPVG-SAN

19h 44m2 stops

$1,033Asiana Airlines

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Wed, Jan 7 - Fri, Jan 23

8:40 pm - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA

23h 45m2 stops

1:40 pm - 7:52 pmSHA-SAN

22h 12m2 stops

$1,248ANA

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Sun, Nov 9 - Tue, Dec 16

8:40 pm - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA

47h 45m2 stops

1:40 pm - 5:49 pmSHA-SAN

20h 09m2 stops

$1,254ANA

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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Jan 13

11:02 am - 9:45 amSAN-SHA

30h 43m2 stops

10:55 am - 7:52 pmSHA-SAN

24h 57m2 stops

$1,284Asiana Airlines

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Air China

Nov 10

SAN11:02 amSan Diego

33h 53m

2 stops

SHA12:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 10

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 12m

2 stops

SAN11:42 pmSan Diego

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Air China

Nov 12

SAN7:58 amSan Diego

23h 22m

2 stops

PVG11:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Nov 20

PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 14m

2 stops

SAN11:44 pmSan Diego

$918

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Air China

Oct 19

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

24h 35m

2 stops

SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 11

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 15m

2 stops

SAN12:45 pmSan Diego

$972

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ANA

Nov 9

SAN8:40 pmSan Diego

23h 45m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 16

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 12m

2 stops

SAN7:52 pmSan Diego

$1,248

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ANA

Dec 6

SAN8:40 pmSan Diego

47h 45m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 13

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 09m

2 stops

SAN5:49 pmSan Diego

$1,254

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ANA

Dec 4

SAN8:40 pmSan Diego

23h 45m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 13

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 09m

2 stops

SAN5:49 pmSan Diego

$1,303

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 11/11

4:30 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/19

12:55 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$826

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 9/16

7:59 pm-11:05 am

2 stops24h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/24

2:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 14m

$870

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 9/17

10:18 pm-11:05 am

2 stops45h 47m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/17

7:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops29h 40m

$883

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 11/10

11:02 am-12:55 pm

2 stops33h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/10

10:30 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops41h 12m

$899

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 10/14

7:15 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/28

1:45 pm-8:40 am

2 stops33h 55m

$914

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 11/12

7:58 am-11:20 pm

2 stops23h 22m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/20

4:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$918

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 1/7

12:30 pm-11:45 am

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/23

4:20 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$1,033

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 11/9

8:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/16

1:40 pm-7:52 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$1,248

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 12/6

8:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops47h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/13

1:40 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops20h 09m

$1,254

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 11/12

11:02 am-9:45 am

2 stops30h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/20

10:55 am-7:52 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$1,284

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from San Diego is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,100, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $1,167.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,375. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Diego to Shanghai for around $1,990.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Diego to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as $1,397. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,674.

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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. 18h 40m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?
As of August 2025, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?
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.

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Air Canada	PriceFrom $981	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,000 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,089	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,099	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,930 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $1,151	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 161 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Shanghai?

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Diego to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as $1,397. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,674.

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

Cathay Pacific, Air China, and Philippine Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Shanghai

What airlines fly to Shanghai?

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How far is San Diego to Shanghai by plane?

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?

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How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?

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

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Diego to Shanghai?

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How can momondo help me find flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

I’m not ready to book a flight from San Diego to Shanghai right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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