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 35% 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.

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

Air China, Cathay Pacific, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Shanghai

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 October 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.

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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 $1,134 to $1,445. The lowest price recently found on this route was $861.

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10:45 am - 1:20 pmSAN-PVG

35h 35m2 stops

7:20 am - 11:40 pmPVG-SAN

31h 20m2 stops

$861Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24

11:02 am - 9:45 amSAN-PVG

30h 43m2 stops

4:30 pm - 11:44 pmPVG-SAN

23h 14m2 stops

$869Air China

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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20

11:02 am - 3:00 pmSAN-SHA

35h 58m2 stops

4:30 pm - 11:44 pmSHA-SAN

23h 14m2 stops

$869Air China

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Thu, Nov 13 - Thu, Nov 20

7:15 am - 11:55 pmSAN-PVG

24h 40m2 stops

1:45 pm - 8:34 amPVG-SAN

33h 49m2 stops

$923Cathay Pacific

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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 11

5:10 pm - 12:30 pmSAN-PVG

27h 20m2 stops

1:45 pm - 9:52 pmPVG-SAN

23h 07m2 stops

$936Cathay Pacific

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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Mar 10

6:10 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG

29h 50m1 stop

5:35 pm - 5:24 pmPVG-SAN

15h 49m1 stop

$942Air Canada

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Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 21

6:15 am - 8:10 pmSAN-PVG

22h 55m2 stops

11:10 am - 4:32 pmPVG-SAN

20h 22m2 stops

$1,011Korean Air

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Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 29

7:00 am - 8:10 pmSAN-PVG

22h 10m2 stops

11:10 am - 4:32 pmPVG-SAN

20h 22m2 stops

$1,021Korean Air

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Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 28

6:10 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG

29h 50m1 stop

5:35 pm - 10:30 pmPVG-SAN

44h 55m2 stops

$1,049Air Canada

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6:15 am - 9:45 amSAN-SHA

35h 30m2 stops

6:10 pm - 11:44 pmSHA-SAN

44h 34m2 stops

$1,169Asiana Airlines

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Air China flights from San Diego to Shanghai

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Air China

Nov 13

SAN11:02 amSan Diego

35h 58m

2 stops

SHA3:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 20

SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 14m

2 stops

SAN11:44 pmSan Diego

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Air China

Nov 23

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

25h 05m

2 stops

PVG11:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 2

PVG1:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

26h 02m

2 stops

SAN11:42 pmSan Diego

$871

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Air China

Nov 13

SAN11:02 amSan Diego

30h 53m

2 stops

SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 21

SHA1:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 14m

2 stops

SAN11:44 pmSan Diego

$874

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 4

SAN7:15 amSan Diego

24h 40m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 11

PVG1:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

33h 49m

2 stops

SAN8:34 amSan Diego

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Cathay Pacific

Feb 3

SAN5:10 pmSan Diego

27h 20m

2 stops

PVG12:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 10

PVG1:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 07m

2 stops

SAN9:52 pmSan Diego

$936

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 1

SAN6:30 pmSan Diego

37h 25m

2 stops

PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Mar 17

PVG9:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

21h 36m

2 stops

SAN4:06 pmSan Diego

$949

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Tue 3/10

10:45 am-1:20 pm

2 stops35h 35m

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Tue 3/24

7:20 am-11:40 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$861

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SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 11/13

11:02 am-9:45 am

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/20

4:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$869

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SAN - SHA

SANSHA

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Thu 11/13

11:02 am-3:00 pm

2 stops35h 58m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/20

4:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

$869

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

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7:15 am-11:55 pm

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Shanghai Pu Dong

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1:45 pm-8:34 am

2 stops33h 49m

$923

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

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5:10 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops27h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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1:45 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$936

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

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Sat 11/8

6:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/21

5:35 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 49m

$942

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 4/15

6:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/29

11:10 am-4:32 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$1,011

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SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/28

11:10 am-4:32 pm

2 stops20h 22m

$1,021

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 11/23

6:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/2

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops44h 55m

$1,049

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 1/27

6:15 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

6:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops44h 34m

$1,169

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,094, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $1,100.

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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How far is San Diego to Shanghai by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Diego to Shanghai is 6587.5 mi. 18h 20m 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 October 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.

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Air Canada	PriceFrom $981	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,346 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,085	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,093	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,991 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Shanghai?

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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.

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

Air China, Cathay Pacific, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Shanghai

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