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Air China Logo
11:02 am - 9:55 amSAN-SHA
30h 53m2 stops
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 11:44 pmSHA-SAN
22h 14m2 stops
$861Air China
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Mon, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 17
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11:02 am - 9:55 amSAN-SHA
30h 53m2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 12:45 pmSHA-SAN
19h 50m2 stops
$929Air China
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19
Air China Logo
11:08 am - 10:00 amSAN-SHA
31h 52m2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 7:52 pmSHA-SAN
26h 57m2 stops
$938Air China
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Mon, Oct 20 - Sun, Nov 16
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10:45 am - 9:55 amSAN-SHA
32h 10m2 stops
Logo
10:30 pm - 2:58 pmSHA-SAN
31h 28m2 stops
$1,023
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Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 17
Air China Logo
11:08 am - 2:25 pmSAN-SHA
36h 17m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:30 pm - 12:45 pmSHA-SAN
30h 15m2 stops
$1,025Air China
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
Logo
7:58 am - 10:55 pmSAN-SHA
23h 57m2 stops
Logo
10:30 pm - 11:44 pmSHA-SAN
41h 14m2 stops
$1,042
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:30 pm - 12:20 pmSAN-SHA
25h 50m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 8:04 pmSHA-SAN
22h 29m2 stops
$1,105Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Feb 11
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:10 pm - 12:20 pmSAN-SHA
27h 10m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 8:04 pmSHA-SAN
22h 29m2 stops
$1,109Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
Japan Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:45 amSAN-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 4:30 pmSHA-SAN
19h 20m2 stops
$1,388Japan Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Nov 19
Japan Airlines Logo
7:05 am - 11:45 amSAN-SHA
36h 40m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 2:06 pmSHA-SAN
16h 56m2 stops
$2,057Japan Airlines
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Fri, Jan 23 - Mon, Feb 9

Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Sep 16
SAN7:59 pmSan Diego
25h 06m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 24
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 24m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$1,090
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 21
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
25h 50m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 11
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 29m
2 stops
SAN8:04 pmSan Diego
$1,105
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 20
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
27h 10m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 10
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 29m
2 stops
SAN8:04 pmSan Diego
$1,109
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Japan Airlines flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Japan Airlines
Nov 10
SAN11:40 amSan Diego
32h 05m
1 stop
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 19
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 20m
2 stops
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
$1,388
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Japan Airlines
Jan 23
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
36h 40m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 9
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 56m
2 stops
SAN2:06 pmSan Diego
$2,057
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Japan Airlines
Jan 24
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
36h 40m
2 stops
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 10
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 24m
2 stops
SAN8:34 amSan Diego
$2,075
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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 11/3

11:02 am-9:55 am

2 stops30h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/17

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$861

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 11/10

11:02 am-9:55 am

2 stops30h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/19

8:55 am-12:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

$929

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 10/20

11:08 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/16

8:55 am-7:52 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$938

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 3/12

10:45 am-9:55 am

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

10:30 pm-2:58 pm

2 stops31h 28m

$1,023

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 10/21

11:08 am-2:25 pm

2 stops36h 17m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/4

10:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$1,025

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 10/29

7:58 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/5

10:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops41h 14m

$1,042

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/11

1:35 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$1,105

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 1/20

5:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/10

1:35 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$1,109

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 11/10

11:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/19

1:10 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$1,388

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 1/23

7:05 am-11:45 am

2 stops36h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/9

1:10 pm-2:06 pm

2 stops16h 56m

$2,057

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Diego is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,101, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in February, then you should wait until March to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,101.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,357. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San Diego because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,740.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the afternoon. Flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,248. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around $1,674. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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  • How far is San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    San Diego and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are 6595.0 mi apart from one another. Typically, this will take 23h 10m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Diego Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Air CanadaPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,931 reviews
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7.9
7,956 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,151Free CancellationRating
7.2
165 reviews
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