Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $446

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Korean Air Logo
3:20 pm - 5:10 pm
SAN
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SHA
57h 50m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 2:31 pm
SHA
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SAN
36h 06m
2 stops
$968Korean Air
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 1
Air China Logo
11:03 am - 10:15 am
SAN
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SHA
32h 12m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 11:40 pm
SHA
-
SAN
41h 10m
2 stops
$1,007Air China
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:27 pm
SHA
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SAN
42h 07m
2 stops
$1,025Cathay Pacific
Thu, Jul 30 - Wed, Aug 19
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 10:55 pm
SAN
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SHA
23h 00m
2 stops
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 7:48 pm
SHA
-
SAN
41h 18m
2 stops
$1,042Air China
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 21
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 9:40 pm
SAN
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SHA
21h 45m
2 stops
Air China Logo
2:45 pm - 11:40 pm
SHA
-
SAN
23h 55m
2 stops
$1,081Air China
Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:28 pm
SHA
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SAN
42h 08m
2 stops
$1,305Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:06 pm
SHA
-
SAN
41h 46m
2 stops
$1,336Cathay Pacific
Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Jul 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
38h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 8:55 am
SHA
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SAN
53h 25m
2 stops
$1,375Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
38h 05m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 8:55 am
SHA
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SAN
54h 25m
2 stops
$1,388Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 1
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:25 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 40m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 4:28 pm
SHA
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SAN
38h 38m
2 stops
$1,435Cathay Pacific
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 1

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
Mar 19
SAN11:03 amSan Diego
32h 12m
2 stops
SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 26
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 10m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$1,007
Air China
Mar 7
SAN7:55 amSan Diego
23h 00m
2 stops
SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 21
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 18m
2 stops
SAN7:48 pmSan Diego
$1,042
Air China
Mar 7
SAN7:55 amSan Diego
21h 45m
2 stops
SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 20
SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 55m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$1,081

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
Feb 10
SAN8:37 pmSan Diego
23h 48m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 11
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 08m
2 stops
SAN7:48 pmSan Diego
$1,381
ANA
Feb 14
SAN11:05 amSan Diego
33h 20m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 18
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 09m
2 stops
SAN2:49 pmSan Diego
$1,441
ANA
Jun 12
SAN8:32 pmSan Diego
24h 43m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 27
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
45h 16m
2 stops
SAN7:51 pmSan Diego
$1,682

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 2/15

3:20 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops57h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

6:25 pm-2:31 pm

2 stops36h 06m

$968

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 3/19

11:03 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/26

9:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$1,007

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 7/30

10:25 am-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/19

1:20 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops42h 07m

$1,025

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 3/7

7:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/21

5:30 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops41h 18m

$1,042

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 3/7

7:55 am-9:40 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/20

2:45 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$1,081

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 4/10

10:25 am-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/1

1:20 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops42h 08m

$1,305

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 7/8

10:25 am-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/22

1:20 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops41h 46m

$1,336

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-12:05 pm

3 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/1

6:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops53h 25m

$1,375

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 4/10

7:00 am-12:05 pm

3 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/1

5:30 pm-8:55 am

2 stops54h 25m

$1,388

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 4/10

10:25 am-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/1

4:50 pm-4:28 pm

2 stops38h 38m

$1,435

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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 January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $860, 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 January, then you should wait until February to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,101.

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Fastest flight time

19h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 19h 00m
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.
  • 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 19h 00m by plane in normal conditions.

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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?

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DeltaPriceFrom $538Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,132 reviews
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7.1
10,676 reviews
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7.4
9,231 reviews
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