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

United Airlines, Delta, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to San Diego

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Prices for flights from Shanghai to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to San Diego Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to San Diego Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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8:55 pm - 7:57 pmPVG-SAN

15h 02m1 stop

11:56 am - 6:45 pmSAN-PVG

38h 49m1 stop

$1,036United Airlines

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Mon, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 3

1:30 pm - 8:40 amPVG-SAN

35h 10m1 stop

11:05 am - 6:45 pmSAN-PVG

39h 40m2 stops

$1,038United Airlines

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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

5:35 pm - 12:03 pmPVG-SAN

34h 28m1 stop

12:45 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG

35h 15m1 stop

$1,092Air Canada

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

5:35 pm - 12:03 pmPVG-SAN

34h 28m1 stop

6:10 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG

29h 50m1 stop

$1,094Air Canada

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

5:35 pm - 5:24 pmPVG-SAN

15h 49m1 stop

6:10 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG

29h 50m1 stop

$1,107Air Canada

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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

8:30 am - 5:29 pmPVG-SAN

24h 59m2 stops

11:05 am - 1:15 amSAN-PVG

22h 10m2 stops

$1,415ANA

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

8:30 am - 5:29 pmPVG-SAN

24h 59m2 stops

11:05 am - 1:15 amSAN-PVG

22h 10m2 stops

$1,418ANA

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

1:40 pm - 11:37 pmSHA-SAN

25h 57m2 stops

6:15 am - 12:15 pmSAN-SHA

38h 00m2 stops

$1,519Multiple Airlines

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Mon, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 3

2:20 am - 5:24 pmPVG-SAN

31h 04m2 stops

11:40 am - 1:10 amSAN-PVG

21h 30m1 stop

$1,831Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Dec 21 - Sat, Jan 3

10:30 pm - 9:52 pmSHA-SAN

39h 22m2 stops

6:30 pm - 12:20 pmSAN-SHA

26h 50m2 stops

$6,345Cathay Pacific

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United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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United Airlines

Dec 22

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

15h 02m

1 stop

SAN7:57 pmSan Diego

Jan 3

SAN11:56 amSan Diego

38h 49m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,036

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Feb 19

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

35h 10m

1 stop

SAN8:40 amSan Diego

Feb 23

SAN11:05 amSan Diego

39h 40m

2 stops

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,038

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Air Canada

Feb 12

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 28m

1 stop

SAN12:03 pmSan Diego

Feb 16

SAN12:45 pmSan Diego

35h 15m

1 stop

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,092

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Air Canada

Feb 12

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 28m

1 stop

SAN12:03 pmSan Diego

Feb 16

SAN6:10 pmSan Diego

29h 50m

1 stop

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,094

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Air Canada

Feb 19

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

15h 49m

1 stop

SAN5:24 pmSan Diego

Feb 23

SAN6:10 pmSan Diego

29h 50m

1 stop

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,107

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/22

8:55 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop15h 02m

San Diego

Sat 1/3

11:56 am-6:45 pm

1 stop38h 49m

$1,036

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

1:30 pm-8:40 am

1 stop35h 10m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

11:05 am-6:45 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$1,038

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop34h 28m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

12:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$1,092

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop34h 28m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

6:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,094

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

5:35 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 49m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$1,107

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

8:30 am-5:29 pm

2 stops24h 59m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

11:05 am-1:15 am

2 stops22h 10m

$1,415

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

8:30 am-5:29 pm

2 stops24h 59m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

11:05 am-1:15 am

2 stops22h 10m

$1,418

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/22

1:40 pm-11:37 pm

2 stops25h 57m

San Diego

Sat 1/3

6:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$1,519

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/21

2:20 am-5:24 pm

2 stops31h 04m

San Diego

Sat 1/3

11:40 am-1:10 am

1 stop21h 30m

$1,831

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/15

10:30 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops39h 22m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

6:30 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$6,345

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The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,308. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,589.

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How far is Shanghai to San Diego by plane?
The straight-line distance from Shanghai to San Diego is 6587.5 mi. 15h 02m is a normal flight duration for this route.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Shanghai to San Diego Airport?
Prices for flights from Shanghai to San Diego Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.
How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai to San Diego Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai to San Diego Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Diego Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Diego Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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