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Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $477

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Multiple Airlines Logo
8:59 pm - 5:00 pm
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PVG
29h 01m
1 stop
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7:10 pm - 11:12 pm
PVG
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SAN
43h 02m
2 stops
$914Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 18
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11:01 am - 12:45 am
SAN
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PVG
22h 44m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:50 am - 8:03 pm
PVG
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SAN
33h 13m
2 stops
$929ANA
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, May 5
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8:59 pm - 5:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
29h 01m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 11:12 pm
PVG
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SAN
23h 17m
2 stops
$930Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, May 19
ANA Logo
8:37 pm - 12:45 am
SAN
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PVG
37h 08m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 8:03 pm
PVG
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SAN
26h 38m
2 stops
$934ANA
Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6
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8:59 pm - 5:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
29h 01m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 11:12 pm
PVG
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SAN
23h 17m
2 stops
$935Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 20
ANA Logo
11:01 am - 12:45 am
SAN
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PVG
22h 44m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:50 am - 8:02 pm
PVG
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SAN
33h 12m
2 stops
$939ANA
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, May 6
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7:30 am - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
42h 35m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 6:03 pm
SHA
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SAN
38h 38m
2 stops
$941Korean Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, May 24
ANA Logo
8:37 pm - 8:40 pm
SAN
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PVG
57h 03m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:25 am - 8:02 pm
PVG
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SAN
26h 37m
2 stops
$945ANA
Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, May 7
Korean Air Logo
7:45 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
54h 20m
2 stops
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6:25 pm - 2:57 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 32m
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$946Korean Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 19
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7:30 am - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
42h 35m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 5:45 pm
SHA
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SAN
38h 20m
2 stops
$991Korean Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, May 23

Korean Air flights from San Diego to Shanghai

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Korean Air
Apr 16
SAN7:30 amSan Diego
42h 35m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 24
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 38m
2 stops
SAN6:03 pmSan Diego
$941
Korean Air
Apr 13
SAN7:45 pmSan Diego
54h 20m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 19
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 32m
2 stops
SAN2:57 pmSan Diego
$946
Korean Air
Apr 16
SAN7:30 amSan Diego
42h 35m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 22
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 32m
2 stops
SAN2:57 pmSan Diego
$991

Asiana Airlines flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Apr 20
SAN8:37 pmSan Diego
22h 08m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 24
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 52m
2 stops
SAN7:47 pmSan Diego
$1,501
Asiana Airlines
Apr 18
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
25h 45m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 24
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 52m
2 stops
SAN7:47 pmSan Diego
$1,548

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 4/15

8:59 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/18

7:10 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops43h 02m

$914

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/21

11:01 am-12:45 am

2 stops22h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

1:50 am-8:03 pm

2 stops33h 13m

$929
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 4/15

8:59 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

2:55 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$930

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 4/20

8:37 pm-12:45 am

2 stops37h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

8:25 am-8:03 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$934

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 4/15

8:59 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/20

2:55 pm-11:12 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$935

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/21

11:01 am-12:45 am

2 stops22h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

1:50 am-8:02 pm

2 stops33h 12m

$939

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 4/16

7:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/24

6:25 pm-6:03 pm

2 stops38h 38m

$941

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 4/20

8:37 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops57h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/7

8:25 am-8:02 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$945

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 4/13

7:45 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops54h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

6:25 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops35h 32m

$946

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 4/16

7:30 am-5:05 pm

2 stops42h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/23

6:25 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$991

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Fastest flight time

20h 55m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 20h 55m
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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. 20h 55m 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.

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    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
8,326 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,840 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,477 reviews
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