Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego from $551

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5:30 pm - 10:27 amSHA-SAN
31h 57m2 stops
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11:02 am - 9:55 amSAN-SHA
31h 53m2 stops
Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30
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3:10 pm - 7:41 amPVG-SAN
55h 31m2 stops
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6:15 am - 5:00 pmSAN-PVG
19h 45m1 stop
Sat, Sep 20 - Thu, Oct 2
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7:05 pm - 11:40 pmPVG-SAN
43h 35m2 stops
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6:15 am - 5:00 pmSAN-PVG
19h 45m1 stop
$1,050
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Fri, Sep 19 - Thu, Oct 2
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8:35 am - 11:44 pmPVG-SAN
31h 09m2 stops
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10:45 am - 10:05 amSAN-PVG
55h 20m2 stops
$1,094Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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8:35 am - 9:55 amPVG-SAN
17h 20m2 stops
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10:45 am - 10:05 amSAN-PVG
55h 20m2 stops
$1,095Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
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5:35 pm - 5:24 pmPVG-SAN
15h 49m1 stop
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12:45 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG
35h 15m1 stop
$1,137Air Canada
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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5:35 pm - 5:24 pmPVG-SAN
15h 49m1 stop
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12:45 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG
35h 15m1 stop
$1,138Air Canada
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16
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8:05 pm - 7:41 amPVG-SAN
26h 36m2 stops
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9:15 am - 12:05 pmSAN-PVG
35h 50m2 stops
$1,250EVA Air
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 4
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2:30 am - 5:49 pmPVG-SAN
31h 19m2 stops
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6:20 am - 1:15 amSAN-PVG
50h 55m2 stops
$1,343ANA
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Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23
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2:30 am - 5:49 pmPVG-SAN
31h 19m2 stops
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7:15 am - 9:25 pmSAN-PVG
46h 10m2 stops
$1,344ANA
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Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Feb 23

Air China flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Air China
Sep 9
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 38m
2 stops
SAN3:08 pmSan Diego
Sep 25
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
38h 47m
2 stops
SHA4:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Air China
Sep 11
PVG6:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
31h 49m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
Sep 25
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
34h 47m
2 stops
PVG12:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Air China
Sep 9
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 38m
2 stops
SAN3:08 pmSan Diego
Sep 26
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
33h 47m
2 stops
SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Asiana Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Sep 9
PVG1:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
22h 38m
2 stops
SAN8:48 pmSan Diego
Sep 24
SAN8:11 pmSan Diego
24h 34m
2 stops
PVG11:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Asiana Airlines
Sep 9
PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
26h 11m
2 stops
SAN7:46 pmSan Diego
Sep 22
SAN8:11 pmSan Diego
33h 44m
2 stops
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Asiana Airlines
Sep 10
PVG8:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
20h 05m
2 stops
SAN1:40 pmSan Diego
Sep 27
SAN8:08 pmSan Diego
27h 52m
2 stops
PVG3:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

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ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/23

5:30 pm-10:27 am

2 stops31h 57m

San Diego

Thu 10/30

11:02 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 53m

$916

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

3:10 pm-7:41 am

2 stops55h 31m

San Diego

Thu 10/2

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$984

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/19

7:05 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops43h 35m

San Diego

Thu 10/2

6:15 am-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$1,050

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

8:35 am-11:44 pm

2 stops31h 09m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

10:45 am-10:05 am

2 stops55h 20m

$1,094

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

8:35 am-9:55 am

2 stops17h 20m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

10:45 am-10:05 am

2 stops55h 20m

$1,095

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 49m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

12:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$1,137

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 49m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

12:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$1,138

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/20

8:05 pm-7:41 am

2 stops26h 36m

San Diego

Sat 10/4

9:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,250

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

2:30 am-5:49 pm

2 stops31h 19m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:20 am-1:15 am

2 stops50h 55m

$1,343

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/18

2:30 am-5:49 pm

2 stops31h 19m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

7:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops46h 10m

$1,344

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What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

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. 14h 32m 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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