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ANA Logo
8:37 pm - 12:25 pm
SAN
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SHA
23h 48m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 7:54 pm
SHA
-
SAN
22h 14m2 stops
$870ANA
Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:10 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
27h 55m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 10:17 pm
SHA
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SAN
44h 27m2 stops
$928Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 10:20 am
SAN
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SHA
26h 10m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:50 pm - 7:39 am
SHA
-
SAN
30h 49m3 stops
$931Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:05 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
38h 00m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:38 pm
SHA
-
SAN
42h 18m2 stops
$935Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 18
Korean Air Logo
7:30 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
30h 35m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 6:54 pm
SHA
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SAN
39h 29m2 stops
$940Korean Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 19
Korean Air Logo
7:55 pm - 5:05 pm
SAN
-
SHA
54h 10m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 6:54 pm
SHA
-
SAN
39h 29m2 stops
$946Korean Air
Sun, Apr 12 - Sun, May 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:05 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
-
SHA
38h 00m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 10:17 pm
SHA
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SAN
47h 57m2 stops
$955Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, May 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:10 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
27h 55m2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 10:17 pm
SHA
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SAN
47h 57m2 stops
$962Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 12:20 pm
SAN
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SHA
26h 50m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:39 am
SHA
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SAN
27h 49m2 stops
$977Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, May 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 am - 12:25 pm
SAN
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SHA
33h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:25 pm - 3:38 pm
SHA
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SAN
34h 13m2 stops
$984Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 31

Korean Air flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Korean Air deals on San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Korean Air
Apr 13
SAN7:30 pmSan Diego
30h 35m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 18
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 29m
2 stops
SAN6:54 pmSan Diego
$940
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Korean Air
Apr 12
SAN7:55 pmSan Diego
54h 10m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 17
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 29m
2 stops
SAN6:54 pmSan Diego
$946
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Korean Air
Apr 11
SAN3:32 pmSan Diego
34h 33m
2 stops
SHA5:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 19
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 29m
2 stops
SAN6:54 pmSan Diego
$990
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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
Apr 10
SAN10:50 amSan Diego
32h 10m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 1
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 03m
2 stops
SAN3:38 pmSan Diego
$1,083
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Air China
Apr 13
SAN10:50 amSan Diego
36h 55m
2 stops
SHA2:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 13
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 43m
2 stops
SAN3:38 pmSan Diego
$1,129
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Air China
Mar 11
SAN9:54 amSan Diego
20h 46m
2 stops
SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 15
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 45m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$1,161
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Price

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 1/19

8:37 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/3

1:40 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$870

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 4/14

5:10 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

4:50 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops44h 27m

$928

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 4/14

5:10 pm-10:20 am

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

3:50 pm-7:39 am

3 stops30h 49m

$931

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 4/14

7:05 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

1:20 pm-4:38 pm

2 stops42h 18m

$935

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 4/13

7:30 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops30h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

6:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$940

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 4/12

7:55 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops54h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/17

6:25 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops39h 29m

$946

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 4/15

7:05 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/19

1:20 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops47h 57m

$955

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 4/15

5:10 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/18

1:20 pm-10:17 pm

2 stops47h 57m

$962

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 4/11

6:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/16

6:50 pm-7:39 am

2 stops27h 49m

$977

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 2/25

11:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/31

8:25 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops34h 13m

$984

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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 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 November. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,085, 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 November, then you should wait until February 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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Fastest flight time

20h 40m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 20h 40m
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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 20h 46m 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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Air CanadaPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,500 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,064 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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