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Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
47h 40m
2 stops
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1:10 pm - 8:54 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 44m
2 stops
$977Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21
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5:22 pm - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
26h 58m
2 stops
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6:50 pm - 8:48 am
SHA
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SAN
28h 58m
2 stops
$993Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 19
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7:00 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 55m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 pm - 8:48 am
PVG
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SAN
35h 28m
2 stops
$1,028Cathay Pacific
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 23
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7:31 pm - 10:05 am
SAN
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PVG
23h 34m
2 stops
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11:40 am - 11:49 pm
PVG
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SAN
27h 09m
2 stops
$1,042Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
3:35 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
29h 30m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 pm - 7:58 am
PVG
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SAN
34h 38m
2 stops
$1,078Cathay Pacific
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 22
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12:30 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
32h 35m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 7:58 am
PVG
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SAN
33h 38m
2 stops
$1,103Cathay Pacific
Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 27
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8:15 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
24h 40m
2 stops
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7:05 pm - 10:25 am
PVG
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SAN
30h 20m
2 stops
$1,106Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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11:01 am - 10:00 am
SAN
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SHA
31h 59m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 3:39 pm
SHA
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SAN
33h 09m
2 stops
$1,211Air China
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
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10:55 am - 10:00 am
SAN
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SHA
32h 05m
2 stops
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10:30 pm - 3:39 pm
SHA
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SAN
32h 09m
2 stops
$1,236Air China
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5
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3:51 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 14m
2 stops
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6:25 pm - 3:11 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 46m
2 stops
$1,391Korean Air
Wed, Jun 10 - Thu, Jun 25

Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 2
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
25h 55m
2 stops
PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Sep 23
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 28m
2 stops
SAN8:48 amSan Diego
$1,028
Cathay Pacific
May 4
SAN3:35 pmSan Diego
29h 30m
2 stops
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 22
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
34h 38m
2 stops
SAN7:58 amSan Diego
$1,078
Cathay Pacific
May 5
SAN12:30 pmSan Diego
32h 35m
2 stops
PVG12:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 27
PVG1:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
33h 38m
2 stops
SAN7:58 amSan Diego
$1,103

Air China flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Apr 23
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
31h 59m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 28
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 09m
2 stops
SAN3:39 pmSan Diego
$1,211
Air China
May 1
SAN10:55 amSan Diego
32h 05m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 09m
2 stops
SAN3:39 pmSan Diego
$1,236
Air China
Apr 19
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
24h 30m
2 stops
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 2
SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
SAN4:05 pmSan Diego
$1,381

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 9/7

6:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops47h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/21

1:10 pm-8:54 pm

2 stops22h 44m

$977

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/1

5:22 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/19

6:50 pm-8:48 am

2 stops28h 58m

$993

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 9/2

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/23

12:20 pm-8:48 am

2 stops35h 28m

$1,028
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 8/5

7:31 pm-10:05 am

2 stops23h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 8/19

11:40 am-11:49 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$1,042

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 5/4

3:35 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/22

12:20 pm-7:58 am

2 stops34h 38m

$1,078

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 5/5

12:30 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/27

1:20 pm-7:58 am

2 stops33h 38m

$1,103

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 5/1

8:15 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

7:05 pm-10:25 am

2 stops30h 20m

$1,106

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 4/23

11:01 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 59m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

9:30 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$1,211

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 5/1

10:55 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

10:30 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops32h 09m

$1,236

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 6/10

3:51 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops34h 14m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/25

6:25 pm-3:11 pm

2 stops35h 46m

$1,391

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Fastest flight time

19h 10m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 19h 10m
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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. 19h 10m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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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.

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DeltaPriceFrom $514Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,406 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,579 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
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
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