What airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from San Diego according to our data. China Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 49% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

American Airlines, Air Canada, and ANA are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Shanghai

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As of September 2026, there is 1 operator 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.

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5:15 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 5:10 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

39h 35m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$956Air Canada

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

5:15 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 1:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

36h 12m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

$956Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

5:15 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 5:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

16h 24m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$958Air Canada

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Dec 1

5:15 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 4:25 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

14h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$959Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

5:15 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 4:25 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

14h 50m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$959Air Canada

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 30

12:39 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 21m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 2:55 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

37h 20m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$960Air Canada

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

3:56 pm - 2:05 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 09m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl

3:55 pm - 4:12 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 17m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$963Air Canada

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 11

6:26 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

53h 34m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 1:25 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

47h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Denver Intl

$966Air Canada

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 27

6:15 am - 5:25 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 11:57 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

14h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$1,179United Airlines

Fri, Oct 23 - Tue, Nov 24

11:00 am - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 55m1 stop Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 12:13 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 03m1 stop San Francisco

$1,179United Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 10

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10:45 pm - 3:20 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 35m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 9:48 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

19h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,008American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 9

4:55 pm - 2:05 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 10m1 stop Vancouver Intl

3:55 pm - 4:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,009Air Canada

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Oct 22

12:30 pm - 2:05 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl

3:55 pm - 4:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,009Air Canada

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 20

12:30 pm - 2:05 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 35m1 stop Vancouver Intl

3:55 pm - 4:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,009Air Canada

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Oct 21

2:23 pm - 3:20 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 57m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 9:48 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

19h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,010American Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 9

6:28 pm - 2:05 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 37m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl

3:55 pm - 4:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,014Air Canada

Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Oct 20

6:30 pm - 2:05 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 35m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl

3:55 pm - 4:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,014Air Canada

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 20

6:30 pm - 2:05 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 35m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl

3:55 pm - 4:00 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 05m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$1,014Air Canada

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Oct 22

6:15 am - 5:45 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

8:10 pm - 8:02 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

14h 52m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,179United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

9:45 am - 5:25 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 40m1 stop San Francisco

8:10 pm - 5:26 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

36h 16m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,184United Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

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Sep 11

SAN9:05 amSan Diego

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Oct 25

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52h 40m

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Oct 29

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 44m

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SAN8:24 pmSan Diego

$1,030

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SAN7:15 amSan Diego

37h 10m

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SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 47m

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SAN5:27 pmSan Diego

$1,031

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Nov 3

SAN4:45 pmSan Diego

51h 40m

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$1,061

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Sun 11/15

5:15 pm-4:00 pm

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Mon 11/30

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5:35 pm-1:47 pm

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$956

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San Diego

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5:15 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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1 stop16h 24m

$958

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SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Diego

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1 stop30h 45m

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5:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$959

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SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

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5:15 pm-4:00 pm

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5:35 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$959

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SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 11/3

12:39 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops35h 21m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/17

5:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$960

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SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 9/23

3:56 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops31h 09m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/11

3:55 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop15h 17m

$963

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SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 11/13

6:26 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops53h 34m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/27

5:35 pm-1:25 am

2 stops47h 50m

$966

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 10/23

6:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/24

1:10 pm-11:57 am

1 stop14h 47m

$1,179

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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San Diego

Wed 2/24

11:00 am-6:55 pm

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/10

1:10 pm-12:13 pm

1 stop15h 03m

$1,179

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $853, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $1,003.

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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $461. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $956.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 16h 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. 16h 40m 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 September 2026, there is 1 operator 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.

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