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Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $440

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2:21 pm - 9:50 pmSAN-SHA
40h 29m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 10:27 amSHA-SAN
31h 57m2 stops
$891
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Sat, Sep 20 - Mon, Oct 6
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11:08 am - 10:00 amSAN-SHA
31h 52m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 10:27 amSHA-SAN
31h 57m2 stops
$893
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Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
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11:08 am - 8:05 pmSAN-SHA
41h 57m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 11:44 pmSHA-SAN
42h 14m2 stops
$899Air China
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Nov 19
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6:15 am - 9:50 pmSAN-SHA
24h 35m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 12:45 pmSHA-SAN
30h 15m2 stops
$918Air China
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 11
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4:59 pm - 10:20 amSAN-SHA
26h 21m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 8:29 amSHA-SAN
28h 39m2 stops
$921
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Oct 18
Air China Logo
6:15 am - 1:50 pmSAN-SHA
40h 35m2 stops
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11:30 am - 12:45 pmSHA-SAN
41h 15m2 stops
$972Air China
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Sun, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 18
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7:59 pm - 12:05 pmSAN-SHA
25h 06m2 stops
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1:20 pm - 11:44 pmSHA-SAN
25h 24m2 stops
$1,000Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:59 pm - 12:05 pmSAN-SHA
25h 06m2 stops
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10:30 pm - 4:51 pmSHA-SAN
33h 21m2 stops
$1,041Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Sep 10 - Mon, Oct 20
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8:40 pm - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA
23h 45m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 11:37 pmSHA-SAN
25h 57m2 stops
$1,248ANA
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Sun, Nov 16 - Tue, Dec 23
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8:40 pm - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA
47h 45m2 stops
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1:40 pm - 5:49 pmSHA-SAN
20h 09m2 stops
$1,254ANA
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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Jan 13

Air China flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
Oct 20
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
41h 57m
2 stops
SHA8:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 19
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 14m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$899
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Air China
Oct 19
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
24h 35m
2 stops
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 11
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 15m
2 stops
SAN12:45 pmSan Diego
$918
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Air China
Oct 19
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
40h 35m
2 stops
SHA1:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 18
SHA11:30 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 15m
2 stops
SAN12:45 pmSan Diego
$972
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ANA flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Nov 16
SAN8:40 pmSan Diego
23h 45m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 23
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 57m
2 stops
SAN11:37 pmSan Diego
$1,248
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ANA
Dec 6
SAN8:40 pmSan Diego
47h 45m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 13
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 09m
2 stops
SAN5:49 pmSan Diego
$1,254
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ANA
Dec 4
SAN8:40 pmSan Diego
23h 45m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 13
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 09m
2 stops
SAN5:49 pmSan Diego
$1,303
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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 9/20

2:21 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops40h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/6

5:30 pm-10:27 am

2 stops31h 57m

$891

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 9/29

11:08 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/6

5:30 pm-10:27 am

2 stops31h 57m

$893

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 10/20

11:08 am-8:05 pm

2 stops41h 57m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/19

9:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops42h 14m

$899

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 10/19

6:15 am-9:50 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/11

10:30 pm-12:45 pm

2 stops30h 15m

$918

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 9/13

4:59 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/18

6:50 pm-8:29 am

2 stops28h 39m

$921

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 10/19

6:15 am-1:50 pm

2 stops40h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/18

11:30 am-12:45 pm

2 stops41h 15m

$972

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 9/17

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/24

1:20 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 24m

$1,000

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 9/10

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/20

10:30 pm-4:51 pm

2 stops33h 21m

$1,041

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 11/16

8:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/23

1:40 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops25h 57m

$1,248

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 12/6

8:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops47h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/13

1:40 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops20h 09m

$1,254

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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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.

When to book flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cheap San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SAN to SHA) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$440

Fastest flight time

22h 57m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $440. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $891.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 22h 57m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is San Diego Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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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 22h 57m by plane in normal conditions.

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

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • 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.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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China EasternPriceFrom $1,151Free CancellationRating
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