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6:15 am - 9:05 pm
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PVG
22h 50m
2 stops
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1:10 pm - 11:31 pm
PVG
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SAN
26h 21m
2 stops
$1,000Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
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10:00 am - 8:10 pm
SAN
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PVG
19h 10m
2 stops
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8:50 am - 3:19 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 29m
2 stops
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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9:30 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
23h 35m
2 stops
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7:05 pm - 8:48 am
PVG
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SAN
28h 43m
2 stops
$1,038Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
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7:50 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 05m
2 stops
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9:30 am - 2:37 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 07m
2 stops
$1,043Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Dec 8
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9:08 am - 9:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 57m
2 stops
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1:10 pm - 5:47 pm
PVG
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SAN
20h 37m
2 stops
$1,051Multiple Airlines
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:15 am - 11:40 am
SAN
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PVG
37h 25m
2 stops
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2:35 am - 5:29 pm
PVG
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SAN
30h 54m
2 stops
$1,072ANA
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
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6:20 am - 12:20 pm
SAN
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PVG
38h 00m
2 stops
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2:35 am - 5:29 pm
PVG
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SAN
30h 54m
2 stops
$1,077ANA
Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15
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8:53 pm - 11:05 am
SAN
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PVG
23h 12m
2 stops
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5:40 pm - 8:50 am
PVG
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SAN
30h 10m
2 stops
$1,080Cathay Pacific
Tue, Oct 13 - Sun, Oct 18
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9:05 am - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
35h 15m
2 stops
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12:45 pm - 5:10 pm
SHA
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SAN
43h 25m
2 stops
$1,275Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
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7:15 am - 9:40 pm
SAN
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SHA
22h 25m
2 stops
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8:55 am - 1:44 pm
SHA
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SAN
20h 49m
2 stops
$1,321Air China
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Dec 2

Air China flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Oct 20
SAN9:30 amSan Diego
16h 55m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 8
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 14m
1 stop
SAN1:44 pmSan Diego
$1,307
Air China
Nov 14
SAN7:15 amSan Diego
22h 25m
2 stops
SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 2
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 49m
2 stops
SAN1:44 pmSan Diego
$1,321
Air China
Oct 31
SAN9:30 amSan Diego
21h 10m
2 stops
SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 7
SHA8:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 19m
2 stops
SAN7:49 pmSan Diego
$1,466

ANA flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best ANA deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
ANA
Oct 21
SAN7:15 amSan Diego
37h 25m
2 stops
PVG11:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 3
PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
30h 54m
2 stops
SAN5:29 pmSan Diego
$1,072
ANA
Oct 21
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 4
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 49m
2 stops
SAN5:29 pmSan Diego
$1,077
ANA
Nov 4
SAN11:00 amSan Diego
57h 20m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 15
PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
30h 54m
2 stops
SAN5:29 pmSan Diego
$1,083

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 11/1

6:15 am-9:05 pm

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

1:10 pm-11:31 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$1,000
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 9/8

10:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

8:50 am-3:19 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,021

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 9/1

9:30 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/30

7:05 pm-8:48 am

2 stops28h 43m

$1,038

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 10/20

7:50 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

9:30 am-2:37 pm

2 stops21h 07m

$1,043

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 10/31

9:08 am-9:05 pm

2 stops20h 57m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/7

1:10 pm-5:47 pm

2 stops20h 37m

$1,051

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

7:15 am-11:40 am

2 stops37h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/3

2:35 am-5:29 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$1,072

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 11/2

6:20 am-12:20 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/15

2:35 am-5:29 pm

2 stops30h 54m

$1,077

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 10/13

8:53 pm-11:05 am

2 stops23h 12m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/18

5:40 pm-8:50 am

2 stops30h 10m

$1,080

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/8

9:05 am-11:20 am

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,275

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 11/14

7:15 am-9:40 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/2

8:55 am-1:44 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$1,321

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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 $790, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $834.

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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
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Shanghai.
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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.

  • 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,733 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,452 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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