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Asiana Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:54 pm
PVG
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SAN
25h 44m
2 stops
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 10:05 am
SAN
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PVG
36h 45m
2 stops
$1,320Asiana Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Asiana Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 11:35 am
PVG
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SAN
34h 15m
2 stops
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
23h 40m
2 stops
$1,371Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 11:35 am
PVG
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SAN
37h 25m
2 stops
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
23h 40m
2 stops
$1,374Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 11:35 am
PVG
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SAN
38h 55m
2 stops
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 8:55 pm
SAN
-
PVG
23h 35m
2 stops
$1,375Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 11:50 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
18h 50m
1 stop
$1,419Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Fri, Aug 14
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 1:01 pm
PVG
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SAN
36h 06m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:55 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
$1,490Air Canada
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 2:50 pm
PVG
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SAN
37h 55m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
4:55 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
$1,573Air Canada
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 6:35 pm
PVG
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SAN
37h 25m
3 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 10m
2 stops
$1,629United Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Sep 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 4:15 pm
SHA
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SAN
32h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:15 am - 9:45 am
SAN
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SHA
34h 30m
3 stops
$1,864Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 11:54 pm
SHA
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SAN
30h 59m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:32 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
24h 43m
2 stops
$1,946Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 14 - Sun, Jun 21

Asiana Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Jun 14
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
25h 44m
2 stops
SAN11:54 pmSan Diego
Jun 21
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
36h 45m
2 stops
PVG10:05 amShanghai Pu Dong
$1,320
Asiana Airlines
Sep 8
PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
34h 15m
2 stops
SAN11:35 amSan Diego
Sep 12
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
23h 40m
2 stops
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,371
Asiana Airlines
Sep 8
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
37h 25m
2 stops
SAN11:35 amSan Diego
Sep 12
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
23h 40m
2 stops
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,374

United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 8
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
14h 52m
1 stop
SAN8:02 pmSan Diego
Sep 12
SAN3:56 pmSan Diego
34h 29m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,629
United Airlines
Sep 8
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
37h 25m
3 stops
SAN6:35 pmSan Diego
Sep 12
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
20h 10m
2 stops
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,632
United Airlines
Sep 8
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
14h 45m
1 stop
SAN7:55 pmSan Diego
Sep 12
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
20h 25m
1 stop
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,633

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated May 18, 2026.
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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/14

1:10 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops25h 44m

San Diego

Sun 6/21

6:20 am-10:05 am

2 stops36h 45m

$1,320

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

4:20 pm-11:35 am

2 stops34h 15m

San Diego

Sat 9/12

6:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,371

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

1:10 pm-11:35 am

2 stops37h 25m

San Diego

Sat 9/12

6:15 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,374

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

11:40 am-11:35 am

2 stops38h 55m

San Diego

Sat 9/12

6:20 am-8:55 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,375
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 7/14

5:30 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops21h 20m

San Diego

Fri 8/14

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$1,419

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

3:55 pm-1:01 pm

2 stops36h 06m

San Diego

Sat 9/12

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,490

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

3:55 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops37h 55m

San Diego

Sat 9/12

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,573

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/8

8:10 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops37h 25m

San Diego

Sat 9/12

6:15 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 10m

$1,629

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/14

10:30 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops32h 45m

San Diego

Sun 6/21

8:15 am-9:45 am

3 stops34h 30m

$1,864

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/14

7:55 am-11:54 pm

2 stops30h 59m

San Diego

Sun 6/21

8:32 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops24h 43m

$1,946

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Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 21h 20m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai to San Diego.
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Frequently asked questions about flying 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. 21h 20m 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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