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Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $528

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Korean Air Logo
3:35 pm - 12:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
29h 50m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 5:59 pm
PVG
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SAN
24h 09m
2 stops
$961Korean Air
Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 8:10 pm
SAN
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PVG
19h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 3:19 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 29m
2 stops
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:31 pm - 5:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
30h 29m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 7:02 pm
PVG
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SAN
19h 07m
2 stops
$1,038Multiple Airlines
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:05 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
23h 50m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 8:48 am
PVG
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SAN
34h 28m
2 stops
$1,075Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 5:10 pm
PVG
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SAN
23h 35m
2 stops
$1,096Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
19h 00m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 7:02 pm
PVG
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SAN
19h 07m
2 stops
$1,113Multiple Airlines
Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16
Japan Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
37h 05m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:10 pm
SHA
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SAN
43h 25m
2 stops
$1,266Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:28 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
28h 37m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:33 pm
SHA
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SAN
39h 03m
2 stops
$1,297Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21
Asiana Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:45 am
SAN
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SHA
49h 45m
2 stops
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:35 am
SHA
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SAN
39h 40m
2 stops
$1,341Asiana Airlines
Sat, Aug 15 - Sat, Sep 5
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
30h 45m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:10 pm
SHA
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SAN
43h 25m
2 stops
$1,479Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 29

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Japan Airlines flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Sep 1
SAN7:15 amSan Diego
37h 05m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 29
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 25m
2 stops
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$1,266
Japan Airlines
Oct 10
SAN1:00 pmSan Diego
34h 00m
1 stop
PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 17
PVG9:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
17h 00m
1 stop
SAN11:05 amSan Diego
$1,319
Japan Airlines
Sep 1
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
30h 45m
1 stop
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 29
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 25m
2 stops
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$1,479

Asiana Airlines flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Aug 15
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
49h 45m
2 stops
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 5
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 40m
2 stops
SAN11:35 amSan Diego
$1,341
Asiana Airlines
Sep 1
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
23h 35m
2 stops
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 9
PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
18h 00m
2 stops
SAN11:35 amSan Diego
$1,411
Asiana Airlines
Apr 27
SAN8:37 pmSan Diego
24h 08m
2 stops
PVG11:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
May 16
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
25h 49m
2 stops
SAN11:59 pmSan Diego
$1,445

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 10/19

3:35 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/30

8:50 am-5:59 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$961

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 9/1

10:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/29

8:50 am-3:19 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,021

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 9/4

7:31 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop30h 29m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

2:55 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$1,038

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 9/14

9:05 am-11:55 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/21

1:20 pm-8:48 am

2 stops34h 28m

$1,075

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 8/31

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

8:35 am-5:10 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,096
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 9/3

7:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/16

2:55 pm-7:02 pm

2 stops19h 07m

$1,113

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/1

7:15 am-11:20 am

2 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/29

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,266

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 9/14

4:28 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 37m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/21

10:30 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops39h 03m

$1,297

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 8/15

5:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops49h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

10:55 am-11:35 am

2 stops39h 40m

$1,341

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/1

1:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/29

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,479

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Fastest flight time

17h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 17h 45m
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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. 17h 45m 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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DeltaPriceFrom $514Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,438 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,637 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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