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United Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:43 am
PVG
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SAN
27h 33m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 05m
2 stops
$1,326United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:45 pm
PVG
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SAN
23h 35m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 05m
2 stops
$1,327United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 6:35 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 25m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
19h 10m
1 stop
$1,328United Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Oct 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 3:54 pm
PVG
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SAN
37h 34m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 3:20 pm
SAN
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PVG
29h 35m
1 stop
$1,360Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Oct 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 3:54 pm
PVG
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SAN
37h 34m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 2:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
39h 10m
2 stops
$1,409Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Oct 19
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6:50 pm - 8:48 am
SHA
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SAN
28h 58m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:22 pm - 1:20 pm
SAN
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SHA
28h 58m
3 stops
$1,439Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:55 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 20m
2 stops
ANA Logo
5:00 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
28h 15m
2 stops
$1,550ANA
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 10:07 pm
PVG
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SAN
20h 47m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:48 pm - 10:05 am
SAN
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PVG
23h 17m
2 stops
$1,564Multiple Airlines
Thu, Jul 9 - Mon, Oct 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 7:23 pm
PVG
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SAN
18h 03m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:19 pm - 10:05 am
SAN
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PVG
24h 46m
2 stops
$1,719Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jun 5
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:03 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 28m
2 stops
ANA Logo
8:42 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
24h 33m
2 stops
$6,014ANA
Sat, Jun 27 - Sat, Jul 11

United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Oct 19
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
27h 33m
2 stops
SAN8:43 amSan Diego
Oct 21
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
20h 05m
2 stops
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,326
United Airlines
Oct 19
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
23h 35m
1 stop
SAN8:45 pmSan Diego
Oct 21
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
20h 05m
2 stops
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,327
United Airlines
Oct 19
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
21h 25m
1 stop
SAN6:35 pmSan Diego
Oct 21
SAN7:15 amSan Diego
19h 10m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,328

American Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best American Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
American Airlines
May 30
PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
30h 37m
2 stops
SAN8:57 amSan Diego
Jun 5
SAN10:45 pmSan Diego
25h 35m
2 stops
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,958
American Airlines
May 30
PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
21h 39m
1 stop
SAN11:59 pmSan Diego
Jun 5
SAN4:33 pmSan Diego
31h 47m
1 stop
PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$2,052

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/19

8:10 pm-8:43 am

2 stops27h 33m

San Diego

Wed 10/21

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$1,326

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/19

12:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

San Diego

Wed 10/21

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$1,327
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/19

12:10 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Diego

Wed 10/21

7:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,328

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/9

5:20 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop37h 34m

San Diego

Mon 10/19

6:45 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,360

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/9

5:20 pm-3:54 pm

1 stop37h 34m

San Diego

Mon 10/19

7:50 am-2:00 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,409

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

6:50 pm-8:48 am

2 stops28h 58m

San Diego

Thu 9/17

5:22 pm-1:20 pm

3 stops28h 58m

$1,439

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 20m

San Diego

Thu 9/17

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,550

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 7/9

4:20 pm-10:07 pm

2 stops20h 47m

San Diego

Mon 10/19

7:48 pm-10:05 am

2 stops23h 17m

$1,564

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/30

4:20 pm-7:23 pm

2 stops18h 03m

San Diego

Fri 6/5

6:19 pm-10:05 am

2 stops24h 46m

$1,719

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/27

1:35 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops21h 28m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

8:42 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$6,014

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Fastest flight time

22h 45m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 22h 45m
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. 22h 45m 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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