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

Air China, Air Canada, and United Airlines 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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1:30 pm - 2:52 pm

PVG

SAN

17h 22m1 stop

4:10 pm - 6:55 pm

SAN

PVG

34h 45m2 stops

$853United Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 1

5:35 pm - 5:24 pm

PVG

SAN

15h 49m1 stop

9:55 am - 4:00 pm

SAN

PVG

62h 05m2 stops

$1,032Air Canada

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

1:30 pm - 12:49 pm

PVG

SAN

15h 19m1 stop

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm

SAN

PVG

32h 45m1 stop

$1,043United Airlines

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

5:30 pm - 10:27 am

SHA

SAN

32h 57m2 stops

11:08 am - 9:55 am

SAN

SHA

30h 47m2 stops

$1,163Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jan 23 - Fri, Jan 30

11:30 pm - 3:40 pm

PVG

SAN

56h 10m3 stops

10:00 pm - 4:15 pm

SAN

PVG

50h 15m3 stops

$1,839Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 1

11:30 pm - 3:40 pm

PVG

SAN

56h 10m3 stops

10:00 pm - 4:15 pm

SAN

PVG

50h 15m2 stops

$1,991Ethiopian Air

Tue, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 1

6:00 pm - 10:47 pm

PVG

SAN

20h 47m2 stops

6:35 am - 6:00 pm

SAN

PVG

19h 25m1 stop

$2,008Delta

Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6

8:30 am - 12:49 pm

PVG

SAN

20h 19m2 stops

11:08 am - 1:15 am

SAN

PVG

22h 07m2 stops

$2,149ANA

Mon, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 6

1:40 pm - 5:29 pm

SHA

SAN

19h 49m2 stops

8:50 pm - 12:25 pm

SAN

SHA

24h 35m2 stops

$3,662ANA

Fri, Feb 20 - Wed, Mar 11

12:10 am - 7:08 pm

PVG

SAN

34h 58m3 stops

9:00 pm - 2:35 pm

SAN

PVG

49h 35m2 stops

$3,852Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 6

ANA flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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ANA

Feb 2

PVG8:30 amShanghai Pu Dong

20h 19m

2 stops

SAN12:49 pmSan Diego

Feb 6

SAN11:08 amSan Diego

22h 07m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

$2,149

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ANA

Feb 20

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 49m

2 stops

SAN5:29 pmSan Diego

Mar 11

SAN8:50 pmSan Diego

24h 35m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$3,662

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ANA

Feb 20

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 49m

2 stops

SAN5:29 pmSan Diego

Mar 12

SAN8:50 pmSan Diego

24h 35m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$3,697

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Air Canada flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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Air Canada

Jan 22

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

15h 49m

1 stop

SAN5:24 pmSan Diego

Jan 26

SAN9:55 amSan Diego

62h 05m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,032

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Air Canada

Dec 21

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

15h 49m

1 stop

SAN5:24 pmSan Diego

Dec 21

SAN7:55 pmSan Diego

52h 05m

2 stops

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$5,387

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

1:30 pm-2:52 pm

1 stop17h 22m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

4:10 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 45m

$853

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

5:35 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 49m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

9:55 am-4:00 pm

2 stops62h 05m

$1,032

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/22

1:30 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop15h 19m

San Diego

Mon 1/26

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,043

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 1/23

5:30 pm-10:27 am

2 stops32h 57m

San Diego

Fri 1/30

11:08 am-9:55 am

2 stops30h 47m

$1,163

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

11:30 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops56h 10m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

10:00 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops50h 15m

$1,839

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

11:30 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops56h 10m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

10:00 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops50h 15m

$1,991

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

6:00 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops20h 47m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

6:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$2,008

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

8:30 am-12:49 pm

2 stops20h 19m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

11:08 am-1:15 am

2 stops22h 07m

$2,149

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/20

1:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

San Diego

Wed 3/11

8:50 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$3,662

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/1

12:10 am-7:08 pm

3 stops34h 58m

San Diego

Fri 2/6

9:00 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops49h 35m

$3,852

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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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The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 18h 47m

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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. 18h 47m 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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