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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego from $528

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to San Diego departing on 9/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 1:29 pm
PVG
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SAN
34h 54m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
16h 55m
1 stop
$1,238Air Canada
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 1:29 pm
PVG
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SAN
34h 54m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
16h 55m
1 stop
$1,239Air Canada
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 1:42 pm
PVG
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SAN
35h 07m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
16h 55m
1 stop
$1,244Air Canada
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 8:36 pm
PVG
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SAN
18h 01m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
16h 55m
1 stop
$1,245Air Canada
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 1:04 pm
PVG
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SAN
35h 29m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
16h 55m
1 stop
$1,273Air Canada
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:30 pm
PVG
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SAN
24h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 40m
2 stops
$1,313United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:30 pm
PVG
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SAN
24h 00m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 40m
2 stops
$1,314United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sun, Nov 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 11:35 am
SHA
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SAN
35h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 pm - 1:20 pm
SAN
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SHA
33h 45m
2 stops
$1,686Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:50 pm - 8:48 am
SHA
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SAN
32h 58m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
30h 51m
2 stops
$1,723Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 5:10 pm
SHA
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SAN
42h 50m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:59 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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SHA
25h 06m
2 stops
$2,426Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 20 - Thu, Aug 27

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Air Canada flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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Air Canada
Oct 28
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
34h 54m
1 stop
SAN1:29 pmSan Diego
Nov 1
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
16h 55m
1 stop
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,238
Air Canada
Oct 28
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
34h 54m
1 stop
SAN1:29 pmSan Diego
Nov 1
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
16h 55m
1 stop
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,239
Air Canada
Oct 28
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 07m
2 stops
SAN1:42 pmSan Diego
Nov 1
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
16h 55m
1 stop
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,244

United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 28
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
36h 42m
3 stops
SAN6:37 pmSan Diego
Nov 1
SAN7:30 amSan Diego
19h 25m
2 stops
PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,313
United Airlines
Oct 28
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 00m
2 stops
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
Nov 1
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
20h 40m
2 stops
PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,314
United Airlines
Nov 21
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
25h 00m
2 stops
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
Nov 25
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
20h 40m
2 stops
PVG6:55 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 July 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Diego that are best for you.

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

5:35 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop34h 54m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,238

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

5:35 pm-1:29 pm

1 stop34h 54m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,239

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

5:35 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops35h 07m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,244
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

5:35 pm-8:36 pm

2 stops18h 01m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,245

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/21

5:35 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop35h 29m

San Diego

Wed 11/25

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,273

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

1:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops24h 00m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$1,313

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

1:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops24h 00m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$1,314

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/21

2:50 pm-11:35 am

3 stops35h 45m

San Diego

Fri 8/28

12:35 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$1,686

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/20

2:50 pm-8:48 am

3 stops32h 58m

San Diego

Thu 8/27

2:24 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$1,723

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/20

1:20 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 50m

San Diego

Thu 8/27

7:59 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$2,426

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Fastest flight time

20h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 20h 50m
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. 20h 50m 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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