Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego from $529

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American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 9:04 am
PVG
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SAN
30h 39m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
7:30 pm - 4:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
28h 55m2 stops
$858American Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 9:57 am
PVG
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SAN
29h 42m1 stop
Delta Logo
3:25 pm - 3:50 pm
SAN
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PVG
32h 25m1 stop
$933Delta
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:40 pm
PVG
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SAN
25h 10m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:45 pm
SAN
-
PVG
20h 25m1 stop
$1,051United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 11:40 pm
PVG
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SAN
17h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:36 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
19h 49m1 stop
$1,053United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 8:40 am
PVG
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SAN
26h 45m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 05m2 stops
$1,054United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 1:33 pm
SHA
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SAN
35h 08m2 stops
Korean Air Logo
7:50 pm - 5:10 pm
SAN
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SHA
29h 20m2 stops
$1,113Korean Air
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:10 am - 7:08 pm
PVG
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SAN
34h 58m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 2:35 pm
SAN
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PVG
49h 35m3 stops
$2,790Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 5:24 pm
PVG
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SAN
16h 29m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
11:00 am - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
36h 05m2 stops
$4,352Air Canada
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:11 am
PVG
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SAN
34h 11m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:52 pm - 2:30 pm
SAN
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PVG
29h 38m2 stops
$4,715Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 5:24 pm
PVG
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SAN
16h 29m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
34h 20m1 stop
$4,850Air Canada
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22

Air Canada flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Air Canada deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Air Canada
Jan 10
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 14m
2 stops
SAN12:49 pmSan Diego
Jan 18
SAN6:05 pmSan Diego
29h 55m
1 stop
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Air Canada
Jan 10
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 14m
2 stops
SAN12:49 pmSan Diego
Jan 24
SAN12:40 pmSan Diego
59h 20m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Air Canada
Jan 7
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
43h 14m
2 stops
SAN8:49 pmSan Diego
Jan 20
SAN12:45 pmSan Diego
35h 15m
1 stop
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Air China flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Air China
Jan 7
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 47m
1 stop
SAN11:42 pmSan Diego
Jan 21
SAN7:45 amSan Diego
19h 00m
1 stop
PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Air China
Jan 9
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 22m
2 stops
SAN2:52 pmSan Diego
Jan 24
SAN7:45 amSan Diego
23h 10m
2 stops
SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Air China
Jan 9
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 22m
2 stops
SAN2:52 pmSan Diego
Jan 23
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
32h 47m
2 stops
SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

6:25 pm-9:04 am

2 stops30h 39m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

7:30 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$858

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

8:15 pm-9:57 am

1 stop29h 42m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

3:25 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop32h 25m

$933

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:20 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,051

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

8:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:36 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 49m

$1,053

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

8:55 pm-8:40 am

2 stops26h 45m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$1,054

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/22

6:25 pm-1:33 pm

2 stops35h 08m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

7:50 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops29h 20m

$1,113

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/21

12:10 am-7:08 pm

3 stops34h 58m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

9:00 pm-2:35 pm

3 stops49h 35m

$2,790

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/16

3:55 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop16h 29m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

11:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$4,352

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/16

4:00 pm-11:11 am

2 stops34h 11m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

5:52 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops29h 38m

$4,715

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/16

3:55 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop16h 29m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

12:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$4,850

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Fastest flight time

20h 47m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 20h 47m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai to San Diego.
  • How far is Shanghai to San Diego by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Shanghai to San Diego is 6587.5 mi. 20h 47m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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  • 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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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,007Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,132 reviews
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