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 35% 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.

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

ANA, Air China, and Cathay Pacific 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 December 2025, there are 3 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 $1,654 to $2,120. The lowest price recently found on this route was $902.

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11:08 am - 1:15 am

SAN

PVG

22h 07m2 stops

8:30 am - 5:29 pm

PVG

SAN

48h 59m2 stops

$902ANA

Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 23

7:45 am - 12:20 pm

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PVG

36h 35m2 stops

8:30 am - 2:52 pm

PVG

SAN

22h 22m2 stops

$904ANA

Sun, Jan 18 - Fri, Jan 23

8:00 am - 11:55 pm

SAN

PVG

24h 55m2 stops

7:05 pm - 8:39 am

PVG

SAN

28h 34m2 stops

$920Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 25

8:00 am - 12:30 pm

SAN

PVG

37h 30m2 stops

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

PVG

SAN

22h 00m2 stops

$928Cathay Pacific

Mon, Mar 9 - Tue, Mar 17

5:12 pm - 11:35 am

SAN

PVG

26h 23m2 stops

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

PVG

SAN

47h 00m2 stops

$935Cathay Pacific

Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 15

7:30 pm - 5:05 pm

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SHA

30h 35m2 stops

6:25 pm - 6:54 pm

SHA

SAN

39h 29m2 stops

$940Korean Air

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 18

7:55 pm - 5:05 pm

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SHA

54h 10m2 stops

6:25 pm - 6:54 pm

SHA

SAN

39h 29m2 stops

$945Korean Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, May 19

2:51 pm - 10:00 am

SAN

PVG

27h 09m2 stops

6:05 pm - 9:55 am

PVG

SAN

31h 50m2 stops

$947Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15

10:50 am - 10:00 am

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SHA

32h 10m2 stops

10:30 pm - 3:39 pm

SHA

SAN

32h 09m2 stops

$980Air China

Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 1

6:15 am - 9:40 pm

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SHA

23h 25m2 stops

10:30 pm - 7:54 pm

SHA

SAN

37h 24m2 stops

$982Air China

Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Jan 24

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Air China

Apr 10

SAN10:50 amSan Diego

32h 10m

2 stops

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 1

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 09m

2 stops

SAN3:39 pmSan Diego

$980

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Air China

Jan 18

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

23h 25m

2 stops

SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 24

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 24m

2 stops

SAN7:54 pmSan Diego

$982

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Air China

Apr 10

SAN10:50 amSan Diego

45h 00m

2 stops

PVG10:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 1

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

38h 19m

2 stops

SAN3:39 pmSan Diego

$1,035

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 9

SAN8:00 amSan Diego

37h 30m

2 stops

PVG12:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 17

PVG9:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

22h 00m

2 stops

SAN4:30 pmSan Diego

$928

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 5

SAN5:12 pmSan Diego

26h 23m

2 stops

PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 15

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

47h 00m

2 stops

SAN4:30 pmSan Diego

$935

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Cathay Pacific

Apr 15

SAN7:05 amSan Diego

25h 50m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

May 19

PVG9:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

22h 03m

2 stops

SAN4:38 pmSan Diego

$943

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Fri 2/6

11:08 am-1:15 am

2 stops22h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/23

8:30 am-5:29 pm

2 stops48h 59m

$902

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 1/18

7:45 am-12:20 pm

2 stops36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/23

8:30 am-2:52 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$904

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 3/11

8:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

7:05 pm-8:39 am

2 stops28h 34m

$920

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 3/9

8:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/17

9:30 am-4:30 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$928

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SAN - PVG

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San Diego

Thu 3/5

5:12 pm-11:35 am

2 stops26h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/15

8:30 am-4:30 pm

2 stops47h 00m

$935

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SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 4/13

7:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

6:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$940

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 4/12

7:55 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops54h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

6:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$945

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 1/8

2:51 pm-10:00 am

2 stops27h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/15

6:05 pm-9:55 am

2 stops31h 50m

$947

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 4/10

10:50 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/1

10:30 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$980

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 1/18

6:15 am-9:40 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/24

10:30 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops37h 24m

$982

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,085, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $1,094.

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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Fastest flight time	17h 20m
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The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 17h 20m

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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. 17h 20m 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 December 2025, there are 3 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 10,514 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,085	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,009 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,085	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,095 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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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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