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

ANA is the most popular carrier operating from San Diego to Shanghai

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 34% 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.

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.

$424 Cheap Flights from San Diego to Shanghai in 2025/26

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 $1,939 to $2,183. The lowest price recently found on this route was $861.

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7:45 am - 1:15 am

SAN

PVG

25h 30m2 stops

2:35 am - 7:54 pm

PVG

SAN

33h 19m2 stops

$861ANA

Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2

11:08 am - 9:25 pm

SAN

PVG

42h 17m2 stops

2:35 am - 5:29 pm

PVG

SAN

30h 54m2 stops

$866ANA

Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 25

8:37 pm - 12:25 pm

SAN

SHA

23h 48m2 stops

1:40 pm - 7:54 pm

SHA

SAN

22h 14m2 stops

$870ANA

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3

8:37 pm - 1:20 pm

SAN

PVG

48h 43m2 stops

10:05 pm - 10:24 am

PVG

SAN

52h 19m2 stops

$882Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 16

9:40 am - 10:05 am

SAN

PVG

33h 25m2 stops

11:35 am - 7:01 pm

PVG

SAN

22h 26m2 stops

$910Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 20

6:10 pm - 1:05 pm

SAN

PVG

26h 55m2 stops

9:10 pm - 11:40 pm

PVG

SAN

42h 30m2 stops

$923Air China

Mon, Feb 16 - Sun, Mar 1

5:10 pm - 12:05 pm

SAN

SHA

27h 55m2 stops

4:50 pm - 10:17 pm

SHA

SAN

44h 27m2 stops

$928Cathay Pacific

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19

7:05 am - 12:05 pm

SAN

SHA

38h 00m2 stops

1:20 pm - 4:38 pm

SHA

SAN

42h 18m2 stops

$935Cathay Pacific

Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 18

7:30 pm - 5:05 pm

SAN

SHA

30h 35m2 stops

6:25 pm - 6:54 pm

SHA

SAN

39h 29m2 stops

$940Korean Air

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 19

7:55 pm - 5:05 pm

SAN

SHA

54h 10m2 stops

6:25 pm - 6:54 pm

SHA

SAN

39h 29m2 stops

$946Korean Air

Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, May 17

Korean Air flights from San Diego to Shanghai

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Korean Air

Apr 13

SAN7:30 pmSan Diego

30h 35m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 18

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 29m

2 stops

SAN6:54 pmSan Diego

$940

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Korean Air

Apr 12

SAN7:55 pmSan Diego

54h 10m

2 stops

SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 17

SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 29m

2 stops

SAN6:54 pmSan Diego

$946

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Korean Air

Dec 28

SAN10:00 amSan Diego

34h 35m

2 stops

PVG12:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jan 14

PVG11:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

23h 33m

2 stops

SAN6:53 pmSan Diego

$971

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Japan Airlines flights from San Diego to Shanghai

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Japan Airlines

Apr 14

SAN1:05 pmSan Diego

31h 20m

1 stop

SHA11:25 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 18

SHA12:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

59h 12m

2 stops

SAN9:02 amSan Diego

$1,206

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Japan Airlines

Dec 16

SAN11:40 amSan Diego

32h 40m

1 stop

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 28

PVG2:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

35h 45m

1 stop

SAN9:45 amSan Diego

$1,582

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Return

Price

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/19

7:45 am-1:15 am

2 stops25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

2:35 am-7:54 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$861

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 2/8

11:08 am-9:25 pm

2 stops42h 17m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/25

2:35 am-5:29 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$866

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 1/19

8:37 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/3

1:40 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$870

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/26

8:37 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops48h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/16

10:05 pm-10:24 am

2 stops52h 19m

$882

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 4/15

9:40 am-10:05 am

2 stops33h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/20

11:35 am-7:01 pm

2 stops22h 26m

$910

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 2/16

6:10 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/1

9:10 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops42h 30m

$923

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 4/14

5:10 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops44h 27m

$928

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 4/14

7:05 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

1:20 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$935

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 4/13

7:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

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

Sun 5/17

6:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$946

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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	20h 40m
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The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 20h 40m

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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 00m 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.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air Canada	PriceFrom $981	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,500 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,085	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,011 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,085	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,064 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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