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Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $485

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Diego to Shanghai departing on 8/4. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Korean Air Logo
7:59 pm - 8:10 pm
SAN
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PVG
33h 11m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 7:14 pm
PVG
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SAN
26h 24m
2 stops
$928Korean Air
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Korean Air Logo
7:03 am - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
43h 02m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 3:05 pm
SHA
-
SAN
35h 40m
2 stops
$940Korean Air
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 28
Air Canada Logo
4:55 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 1:42 pm
PVG
-
SAN
36h 07m
2 stops
$956Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Air Canada Logo
4:55 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:59 pm
PVG
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SAN
16h 24m
1 stop
$959Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Air Canada Logo
3:56 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
31h 09m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 1:42 pm
PVG
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SAN
36h 07m
2 stops
$960Air Canada
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Air Canada Logo
12:40 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
34h 25m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 1:44 pm
PVG
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SAN
36h 49m
2 stops
$967Air Canada
Sat, Oct 3 - Sun, Oct 18
ANA Logo
9:49 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
35h 26m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:02 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 27m
2 stops
$972ANA
Mon, Aug 24 - Wed, Sep 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
29h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 5:59 pm
PVG
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SAN
20h 34m
2 stops
$979Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 24
ANA Logo
6:15 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
39h 00m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:17 pm
SHA
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SAN
19h 37m
2 stops
$1,039ANA
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:59 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
25h 06m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:00 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 30m
2 stops
$1,066Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14

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ANA flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Aug 24
SAN9:49 amSan Diego
35h 26m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 9
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 27m
2 stops
SAN8:02 pmSan Diego
$972
ANA
Aug 24
SAN9:49 amSan Diego
23h 56m
2 stops
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 8
PVG1:50 amShanghai Pu Dong
29h 04m
2 stops
SAN3:54 pmSan Diego
$990
ANA
Sep 9
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
40h 45m
2 stops
PVG12:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 23
PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
26h 37m
2 stops
SAN8:02 pmSan Diego
$1,038

Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Aug 24
SAN7:59 pmSan Diego
25h 06m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Aug 31
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 50m
2 stops
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$1,204
Cathay Pacific
Sep 5
SAN9:30 pmSan Diego
32h 25m
2 stops
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 19
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 50m
2 stops
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$1,304
Cathay Pacific
Oct 3
SAN3:05 pmSan Diego
30h 00m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 18
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 22m
2 stops
SAN3:52 pmSan Diego
$1,317

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

7:59 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops33h 11m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

8:50 am-7:14 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$928

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 9/7

7:03 am-5:05 pm

2 stops43h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/28

6:25 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 40m

$940

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

5:35 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops36h 07m

$956
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

5:35 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop16h 24m

$959

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

3:56 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

5:35 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops36h 07m

$960

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 10/3

12:40 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/18

3:55 pm-1:44 pm

2 stops36h 49m

$967

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 8/24

9:49 am-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/9

1:35 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$972

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 10/27

7:41 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops29h 19m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/24

1:25 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$979

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 10/21

6:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:40 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$1,039

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 8/30

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

10:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,066

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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 $790, 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 $834.

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Fastest flight time

16h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 16h 55m
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Shanghai

  • How far is San Diego to Shanghai by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Diego to Shanghai is 6587.5 mi. 16h 55m 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,979 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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