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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego from $433

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United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:03 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 33m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 05m
2 stops
$945United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
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1:30 pm - 10:40 am
PVG
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SAN
36h 10m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 5:45 pm
SAN
-
PVG
15h 44m
1 stop
$946United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 10:23 pm
PVG
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SAN
19h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:42 pm - 4:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
28h 43m
2 stops
$959American Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
American Airlines Logo
6:25 pm - 10:23 pm
PVG
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SAN
19h 58m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
4:39 pm - 4:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
31h 46m
1 stop
$961American Airlines
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
EVA Air Logo
1:15 pm - 8:18 am
PVG
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SAN
35h 03m
2 stops
EVA Air Logo
8:00 am - 12:05 pm
SAN
-
PVG
36h 05m
2 stops
$1,113EVA Air
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 11:40 pm
PVG
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SAN
17h 45m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:45 pm
SAN
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PVG
21h 30m
2 stops
$1,149United Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 12:14 am
PVG
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SAN
18h 19m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:45 pm
SAN
-
PVG
21h 30m
2 stops
$1,153United Airlines
Fri, Mar 20 - Fri, Mar 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 11:40 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 12:20 pm
SAN
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SHA
29h 22m
2 stops
$1,310Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 11:40 pm
SHA
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SAN
30h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:58 pm - 3:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
32h 17m
3 stops
$1,412Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:29 pm
SHA
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SAN
19h 49m
2 stops
ANA Logo
11:05 am - 12:25 pm
SAN
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SHA
57h 20m
2 stops
$1,577ANA
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1

United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Mar 25
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 19m
1 stop
SAN2:49 pmSan Diego
Mar 29
SAN8:39 pmSan Diego
30h 06m
1 stop
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$945
United Airlines
Mar 25
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
21h 18m
2 stops
SAN7:48 pmSan Diego
Mar 29
SAN8:39 pmSan Diego
29h 46m
2 stops
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$946
United Airlines
Mar 20
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
17h 45m
1 stop
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
Mar 27
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
21h 30m
2 stops
PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,149

American Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
Feb 27
PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 58m
1 stop
SAN10:23 pmSan Diego
Mar 1
SAN7:42 pmSan Diego
28h 43m
2 stops
PVG4:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$959
American Airlines
Feb 27
PVG6:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 58m
1 stop
SAN10:23 pmSan Diego
Mar 1
SAN4:39 pmSan Diego
31h 46m
1 stop
PVG4:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$961

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops22h 33m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$945

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 10m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

11:01 am-5:45 pm

1 stop15h 44m

$946

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:25 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop19h 58m

San Diego

Sun 3/1

7:42 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$959

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

6:25 pm-10:23 pm

1 stop19h 58m

San Diego

Sun 3/1

4:39 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop31h 46m

$961

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/27

1:15 pm-8:18 am

2 stops35h 03m

San Diego

Sun 3/1

8:00 am-12:05 pm

2 stops36h 05m

$1,113

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/20

8:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San Diego

Fri 3/27

6:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,149

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/20

8:55 pm-12:14 am

2 stops18h 19m

San Diego

Fri 3/27

6:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,153

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

San Diego

Thu 3/26

3:58 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops29h 22m

$1,310

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/19

7:45 am-11:40 pm

2 stops30h 55m

San Diego

Thu 3/26

3:58 pm-3:15 pm

3 stops32h 17m

$1,412

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/27

1:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

San Diego

Sun 3/1

11:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops57h 20m

$1,577

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Fastest flight time

21h 32m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 21h 32m
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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  • How far is Shanghai to San Diego by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Shanghai to San Diego is 6587.5 mi. 21h 32m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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    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.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to San Diego

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,007Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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