Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $569

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Korean Air Logo
7:20 am - 5:10 pm
SAN
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SHA
42h 50m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 6:55 pm
SHA
-
SAN
40h 30m
2 stops
$990Korean Air
Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 10
ANA Logo
6:15 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
39h 00m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:17 pm
SHA
-
SAN
19h 37m
2 stops
$1,067ANA
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
ANA Logo
2:24 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
30h 51m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:17 pm
SHA
-
SAN
19h 37m
2 stops
$1,071ANA
Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Nov 12
ANA Logo
2:24 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
30h 51m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:17 pm
SHA
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SAN
43h 37m
2 stops
$1,076ANA
Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Nov 8
ANA Logo
9:49 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
35h 26m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:17 pm
SHA
-
SAN
19h 37m
2 stops
$1,077ANA
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Nov 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 3:35 pm
SAN
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SHA
27h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:00 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 30m
2 stops
$1,079Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
ANA Logo
9:49 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
35h 26m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:17 pm
SHA
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SAN
43h 37m
2 stops
$1,083ANA
Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Nov 10
ANA Logo
7:15 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
38h 00m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:02 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 27m
2 stops
$1,099ANA
Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 10
ANA Logo
2:24 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
30h 51m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:55 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,111ANA
Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 28
ANA Logo
2:24 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
30h 51m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:55 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 20m
2 stops
$1,113ANA
Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 28

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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
Oct 21
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
39h 00m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 4
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 37m
2 stops
SAN5:17 pmSan Diego
$1,067
ANA
Aug 25
SAN2:24 pmSan Diego
30h 51m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 12
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 37m
2 stops
SAN5:17 pmSan Diego
$1,071
ANA
Aug 25
SAN2:24 pmSan Diego
30h 51m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 8
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 37m
2 stops
SAN5:17 pmSan Diego
$1,076

Japan Airlines flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Japan Airlines deals on San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Sep 8
SAN9:05 amSan Diego
35h 15m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 13
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
60h 21m
2 stops
SAN10:06 amSan Diego
$1,334
Japan Airlines
Aug 26
SAN7:15 amSan Diego
37h 05m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 11
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
60h 20m
2 stops
SAN9:30 amSan Diego
$1,378
Japan Airlines
Sep 8
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
30h 45m
1 stop
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 13
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
60h 21m
2 stops
SAN10:06 amSan Diego
$1,403

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 10/30

7:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/10

6:25 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$990

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 10/21

6:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops39h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

1:40 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$1,067
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 8/25

2:24 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

1:40 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$1,071

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 8/25

2:24 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/8

1:40 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops43h 37m

$1,076

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 8/24

9:49 am-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/12

1:40 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$1,077

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 9/6

9:30 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

10:30 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$1,079

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 8/24

9:49 am-12:15 pm

2 stops35h 26m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/10

1:40 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops43h 37m

$1,083

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 9/4

7:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

1:35 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops21h 27m

$1,099

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 8/19

2:24 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/28

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$1,111

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 8/19

2:24 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 51m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/28

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 20m

$1,113

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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 $834, 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 January to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $860.

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Fastest flight time

18h 45m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 18h 45m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • 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 18h 45m 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.

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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.

  • 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,175Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,894 reviews
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