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

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

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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 - 11:42 pmPVG-SAN

26h 12m2 stops

6:15 am - 6:55 pmSAN-PVG

20h 40m2 stops

$1,042United Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

1:30 pm - 8:42 pmPVG-SAN

23h 12m2 stops

6:15 am - 6:55 pmSAN-PVG

20h 40m1 stop

$1,043United Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

12:20 pm - 2:52 pmPVG-SAN

18h 32m2 stops

7:45 am - 1:15 amSAN-PVG

25h 30m2 stops

$1,140ANA

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Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Feb 4

10:30 pm - 11:42 pmSHA-SAN

41h 12m2 stops

7:45 am - 9:40 pmSAN-SHA

21h 55m2 stops

$1,251Air China

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21

1:40 pm - 7:54 pmSHA-SAN

22h 14m2 stops

6:15 am - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA

38h 10m2 stops

$1,283ANA

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

2:35 am - 12:49 pmPVG-SAN

26h 14m2 stops

8:37 pm - 1:15 amSAN-PVG

36h 38m2 stops

$1,300ANA

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Fri, Jan 9 - Wed, Feb 4

8:25 am - 6:56 amPVG-SAN

38h 31m2 stops

8:59 pm - 5:35 pmSAN-PVG

28h 36m1 stop

$1,381Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Feb 4

3:30 pm - 7:54 pmSHA-SAN

44h 24m2 stops

7:45 am - 9:55 amSAN-SHA

34h 10m2 stops

$1,442Air China

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Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Feb 4

6:00 pm - 10:02 amPVG-SAN

32h 02m1 stop

10:00 pm - 3:20 pmSAN-PVG

25h 20m1 stop

$1,675Delta

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Sat, Jan 10 - Wed, Feb 4

8:15 pm - 9:45 amPVG-SAN

29h 30m2 stops

12:35 pm - 11:25 amSAN-PVG

30h 50m3 stops

$1,865Multiple Airlines

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ANA flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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ANA

Jan 10

PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

18h 32m

2 stops

SAN2:52 pmSan Diego

Feb 4

SAN7:45 amSan Diego

25h 30m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

$1,140

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ANA

Feb 4

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 14m

2 stops

SAN7:54 pmSan Diego

Feb 8

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

38h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,283

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ANA

Jan 9

PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong

26h 14m

2 stops

SAN12:49 pmSan Diego

Feb 4

SAN8:37 pmSan Diego

36h 38m

2 stops

PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

$1,300

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Air China

Dec 5

PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 12m

2 stops

SAN11:42 pmSan Diego

Jan 5

SAN11:12 amSan Diego

31h 03m

2 stops

PVG10:15 amShanghai Pu Dong

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Air China

Dec 5

PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

23h 12m

2 stops

SAN11:42 pmSan Diego

Jan 1

SAN11:12 amSan Diego

30h 33m

2 stops

PVG9:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

$982

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Air China

Dec 3

PVG9:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

42h 32m

2 stops

SAN11:42 pmSan Diego

Jan 1

SAN11:12 amSan Diego

30h 33m

2 stops

PVG9:45 amShanghai Pu Dong

$1,014

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

1:30 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops26h 12m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$1,042

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

1:30 pm-8:42 pm

2 stops23h 12m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,043

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/10

12:20 pm-2:52 pm

2 stops18h 32m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

7:45 am-1:15 am

2 stops25h 30m

$1,140

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/14

10:30 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops41h 12m

San Diego

Wed 1/21

7:45 am-9:40 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,251

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/4

1:40 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 14m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,283

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/9

2:35 am-12:49 pm

2 stops26h 14m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

8:37 pm-1:15 am

2 stops36h 38m

$1,300

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/10

8:25 am-6:56 am

2 stops38h 31m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

8:59 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop28h 36m

$1,381

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 1/10

3:30 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops44h 24m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

7:45 am-9:55 am

2 stops34h 10m

$1,442

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/10

6:00 pm-10:02 am

1 stop32h 02m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

10:00 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$1,675

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/10

8:15 pm-9:45 am

2 stops29h 30m

San Diego

Wed 2/4

12:35 pm-11:25 am

3 stops30h 50m

$1,865

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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. 18h 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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