What airlines fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

United Airlines, China Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Diego according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

ANA is the most popular carrier operating from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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There is 1 operator available for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport as of August 2026.

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.

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7:05 am - 10:55 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

2:00 pm - 1:04 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

39h 04m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

$1,005Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Mon, Nov 30

7:05 am - 10:55 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

2:45 pm - 1:04 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

38h 19m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

$1,005Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 6

7:15 am - 12:25 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 10m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Haneda

1:40 pm - 5:29 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

19h 49m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,030ANA

Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Jan 27

7:05 am - 9:55 amSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 50m2 stops Vancouver Intl Beijing Capital

2:45 pm - 1:05 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

38h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Vancouver Intl

$1,040Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Sat, Nov 28

5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

52h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 8:08 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,061ANA

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Oct 6

5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

52h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 8:08 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,061ANA

Sun, Sep 13 - Mon, Oct 5

5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

52h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 8:08 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,061ANA

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Oct 7

5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

52h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 8:08 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,061ANA

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Oct 6

5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

52h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 8:08 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,061ANA

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5

5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

52h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 8:08 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$1,061ANA

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 6

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Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 14

SAN9:05 amSan Diego

36h 00m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 28

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 40m

2 stops

SAN5:10 pmSan Diego

$1,224

Cathay Pacific

Sep 21

SAN9:05 amSan Diego

36h 00m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 28

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 40m

2 stops

SAN5:10 pmSan Diego

$1,238

Cathay Pacific

Sep 8

SAN9:30 pmSan Diego

23h 35m

2 stops

SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 18

SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 28m

2 stops

SAN8:48 amSan Diego

$1,274

ANA flights from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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ANA

Jan 13

SAN7:15 amSan Diego

37h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jan 27

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 49m

2 stops

SAN5:29 pmSan Diego

$1,030

ANA

Sep 13

SAN5:00 pmSan Diego

52h 15m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 5

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 33m

2 stops

SAN8:08 pmSan Diego

$1,061

ANA

Sep 13

SAN5:00 pmSan Diego

52h 15m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 4

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 19m

2 stops

SAN3:54 pmSan Diego

$1,072

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1:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

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San Diego

Tue 11/24

7:05 am-9:55 am

2 stops34h 50m

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2:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops38h 20m

$1,040

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SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 9/13

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops52h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/6

1:35 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$1,061

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SANSHA

San Diego

Sun 9/13

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops52h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/5

1:35 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$1,061

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SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/15

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops52h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/7

1:35 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$1,061

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SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 9/14

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops52h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/6

1:35 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$1,061

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/15

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops52h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/5

1:35 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$1,061

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 9/15

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops52h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/6

1:35 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 33m

$1,061

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,043 to $1,273.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,005.

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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Best Price Found	$506
Fastest flight time	16h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $506. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,005.

The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 16h 55m

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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 16h 55m 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?
There is 1 operator available for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport as of August 2026.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Diego to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is United Airlines (100% of total bookings).

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United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,175	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,127 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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