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

Air China, United Airlines, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to San Diego

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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1:30 pm - 9:20 amPVG-SAN

35h 50m2 stops

12:55 pm - 6:55 pmSAN-PVG

38h 00m2 stops

$847United Airlines

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Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Feb 28

6:00 pm - 4:40 pmPVG-SAN

14h 40m1 stop

7:00 am - 3:50 pmSAN-PVG

17h 50m1 stop

$892Delta

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Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Mar 24

5:30 pm - 11:40 pmSHA-SAN

22h 10m2 stops

10:45 am - 9:55 amSAN-SHA

32h 10m2 stops

$937Air China

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Mon, Mar 2 - Fri, Mar 13

4:30 pm - 3:02 pmPVG-SAN

38h 32m2 stops

11:12 am - 12:20 amSAN-PVG

45h 08m2 stops

$1,095Air China

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Tue, Dec 16 - Fri, Jan 2

5:35 pm - 12:03 pmPVG-SAN

34h 28m1 stop

6:05 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG

29h 55m1 stop

$1,097Air Canada

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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 16

5:35 pm - 5:24 pmPVG-SAN

15h 49m1 stop

6:05 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG

29h 55m1 stop

$1,112Air Canada

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Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23

2:50 am - 11:30 pmPVG-SAN

36h 40m2 stops

8:10 pm - 5:35 pmSAN-PVG

29h 25m1 stop

$1,208Multiple Airlines

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Tue, Dec 9 - Fri, Jan 2

1:50 pm - 12:38 pmPVG-SAN

38h 48m2 stops

9:59 pm - 5:35 pmSAN-PVG

28h 36m1 stop

$1,223Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Mar 27

2:35 am - 7:54 pmPVG-SAN

33h 19m2 stops

11:05 am - 1:15 amSAN-PVG

46h 10m2 stops

$1,293ANA

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Sun, Jan 18 - Sat, Feb 28

2:35 am - 12:49 pmPVG-SAN

26h 14m2 stops

8:50 pm - 11:40 amSAN-PVG

23h 50m2 stops

$1,421ANA

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United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets

United Airlines

Jan 19

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

35h 50m

2 stops

SAN9:20 amSan Diego

Feb 28

SAN12:55 pmSan Diego

38h 00m

2 stops

PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$847

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United Airlines

Jan 15

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

41h 42m

2 stops

SAN10:37 pmSan Diego

Mar 28

SAN10:45 amSan Diego

39h 40m

2 stops

PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$942

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United Airlines

Jan 12

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

29h 51m

2 stops

SAN10:46 amSan Diego

Mar 27

SAN9:54 amSan Diego

17h 51m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,036

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Delta flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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Delta

Jan 15

PVG6:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

14h 40m

1 stop

SAN4:40 pmSan Diego

Mar 24

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

17h 50m

1 stop

PVG3:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$892

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Delta

Dec 12

PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

20h 54m

1 stop

SAN10:24 pmSan Diego

Dec 30

SAN7:10 pmSan Diego

28h 40m

2 stops

PVG3:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$894

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Delta

Jan 15

PVG6:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 43m

1 stop

SAN8:43 pmSan Diego

Mar 30

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

22h 25m

2 stops

PVG7:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/19

1:30 pm-9:20 am

2 stops35h 50m

San Diego

Sat 2/28

12:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$847

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 1/15

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop14h 40m

San Diego

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$892

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/2

5:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops22h 10m

San Diego

Fri 3/13

10:45 am-9:55 am

2 stops32h 10m

$937

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/16

4:30 pm-3:02 pm

2 stops38h 32m

San Diego

Fri 1/2

11:12 am-12:20 am

2 stops45h 08m

$1,095

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/12

5:35 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop34h 28m

San Diego

Mon 2/16

6:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,097

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

5:35 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop15h 49m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,112

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/9

2:50 am-11:30 pm

2 stops36h 40m

San Diego

Fri 1/2

8:10 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$1,208

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/9

1:50 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops38h 48m

San Diego

Fri 3/27

9:59 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop28h 36m

$1,223

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/18

2:35 am-7:54 pm

2 stops33h 19m

San Diego

Sat 2/28

11:05 am-1:15 am

2 stops46h 10m

$1,293

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/11

2:35 am-12:49 pm

2 stops26h 14m

San Diego

Fri 3/27

8:50 pm-11:40 am

2 stops23h 50m

$1,421

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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 40m 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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