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Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $1,266

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Japan Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
35h 15m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:10 pm
SHA
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SAN
43h 25m
2 stops
$1,266Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:59 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 06m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 10:33 pm
SHA
-
SAN
48h 13m
2 stops
$1,297Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:15 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
38h 50m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 10:33 pm
SHA
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SAN
44h 43m
2 stops
$1,322Cathay Pacific
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25
Air China Logo
9:30 am - 10:40 pm
SAN
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SHA
22h 10m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 1:44 pm
SHA
-
SAN
20h 49m
2 stops
$1,353Air China
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Japan Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
35h 15m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:20 pm
SHA
-
SAN
43h 35m
2 stops
$1,393Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:04 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
33h 01m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 10:33 pm
SHA
-
SAN
48h 13m
2 stops
$1,397Cathay Pacific
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:28 pm - 8:55 pm
SAN
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SHA
37h 27m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 7:08 pm
SHA
-
SAN
44h 33m
2 stops
$1,406Cathay Pacific
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:17 pm - 11:00 am
SAN
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SHA
29h 43m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:54 pm
SHA
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SAN
40h 19m
2 stops
$1,468Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 18
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
30h 45m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:10 pm
SHA
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SAN
43h 25m
2 stops
$1,488Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
30h 45m
1 stop
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 5:20 pm
SHA
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SAN
43h 35m
2 stops
$1,513Japan Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 18

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 1
SAN10:59 amSan Diego
34h 06m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 30
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
48h 13m
2 stops
SAN10:33 pmSan Diego
$1,297
Cathay Pacific
Sep 11
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
38h 50m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 25
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 43m
2 stops
SAN10:33 pmSan Diego
$1,322
Cathay Pacific
Sep 6
SAN12:04 pmSan Diego
33h 01m
2 stops
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 12
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
48h 13m
2 stops
SAN10:33 pmSan Diego
$1,397

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 1
SAN9:05 amSan Diego
35h 15m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 15
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 25m
2 stops
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$1,266
Japan Airlines
Sep 8
SAN9:05 amSan Diego
35h 15m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 18
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 35m
2 stops
SAN5:20 pmSan Diego
$1,393
Japan Airlines
Sep 1
SAN1:35 pmSan Diego
30h 45m
1 stop
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 15
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 25m
2 stops
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
$1,488

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/1

9:05 am-11:20 am

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,266

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/1

10:59 am-12:05 pm

2 stops34h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/30

1:20 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops48h 13m

$1,297

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 9/11

6:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/25

4:50 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops44h 43m

$1,322
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 10/21

9:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

8:55 am-1:44 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$1,353

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/8

9:05 am-11:20 am

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/18

12:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$1,393

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 9/6

12:04 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops33h 01m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/12

1:20 pm-10:33 pm

2 stops48h 13m

$1,397

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Fri 10/16

4:28 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops37h 27m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/30

1:35 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops44h 33m

$1,406

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/8

2:17 pm-11:00 am

3 stops29h 43m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/18

1:35 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops40h 19m

$1,468

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/1

1:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/15

12:45 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops43h 25m

$1,488

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/18

12:45 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops43h 35m

$1,513

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $0, 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 March, then you should wait until February to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $834.

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

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Fastest flight time

20h 05m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 20h 05m
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.
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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 20h 05m 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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DeltaPriceFrom $1,128Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,464 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,175Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,677 reviews
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