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Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $443

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7:40 am - 11:55 pm
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PVG
25h 15m
2 stops
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7:05 pm - 7:39 am
PVG
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SAN
27h 34m
2 stops
$802Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19
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9:10 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
23h 45m
2 stops
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8:35 am - 4:27 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 52m
2 stops
$874Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 25
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5:12 pm - 11:35 am
SAN
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PVG
26h 23m
2 stops
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7:05 pm - 8:15 am
PVG
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SAN
28h 10m
2 stops
$877Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 23
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11:03 am - 10:55 am
SAN
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PVG
32h 52m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 10:20 am
PVG
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SAN
51h 35m
2 stops
$878Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 17 - Mon, Apr 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:15 am - 1:15 pm
SAN
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PVG
38h 00m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:35 am - 4:28 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 53m
2 stops
$882Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6
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5:12 pm - 4:15 pm
SAN
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PVG
31h 03m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:05 pm - 4:30 pm
PVG
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SAN
36h 25m
2 stops
$916Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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5:12 pm - 5:45 pm
SAN
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PVG
32h 33m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:30 pm - 4:30 pm
PVG
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SAN
38h 00m
2 stops
$922Cathay Pacific
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
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11:03 am - 9:45 am
SAN
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PVG
31h 42m
2 stops
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4:30 pm - 11:40 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 10m
2 stops
$951Air China
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
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7:45 am - 9:35 pm
SAN
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SHA
21h 50m
2 stops
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3:30 pm - 11:40 pm
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SAN
23h 10m
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$970Air China
Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 19
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11:03 am - 10:15 am
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SHA
32h 12m
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8:30 pm - 11:40 pm
SHA
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SAN
42h 10m
2 stops
$974Air China
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19

Korean Air flights from San Diego to Shanghai

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Korean Air
Mar 17
SAN7:30 amSan Diego
42h 40m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 13
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 49m
2 stops
SAN7:14 pmSan Diego
$942
Korean Air
Mar 18
SAN7:40 amSan Diego
42h 30m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 13
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 49m
2 stops
SAN7:14 pmSan Diego
$947
Korean Air
Mar 2
SAN7:50 amSan Diego
41h 20m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 8
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
58h 50m
2 stops
SAN2:15 pmSan Diego
$953

Japan Airlines flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Apr 14
SAN1:00 pmSan Diego
31h 20m
1 stop
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 19
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
59h 47m
2 stops
SAN9:32 amSan Diego
$1,430
Japan Airlines
Feb 23
SAN8:00 amSan Diego
35h 45m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 28
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 20m
2 stops
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
$2,762

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/14

7:40 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

7:05 pm-7:39 am

2 stops27h 34m

$802

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 8/6

9:10 am-11:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

8:35 am-4:27 pm

2 stops22h 52m

$874

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 3/5

5:12 pm-11:35 am

2 stops26h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/23

7:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops28h 10m

$877

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 3/17

11:03 am-10:55 am

2 stops32h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/13

9:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops51h 35m

$878

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 4/29

8:15 am-1:15 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

8:35 am-4:28 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$882

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 3/5

5:12 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops31h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

7:05 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 25m

$916

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 3/5

5:12 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/9

5:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$922

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 3/12

11:03 am-9:45 am

2 stops31h 42m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/19

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$951

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 3/4

7:45 am-9:35 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

3:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$970

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 3/12

11:03 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

8:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$974

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from San Diego is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,094, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $1,095.

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Fastest flight time

18h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 18h 50m
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. 18h 50m 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.

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  • 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.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai

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Rating
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DeltaPriceFrom $538Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,192 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,717 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,285 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
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