Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego from $490

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Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 11:48 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 48m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 4:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
18h 50m
1 stop
$936Delta
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Aug 7
Air China Logo
4:30 pm - 11:40 pm
SHA
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SAN
23h 10m
2 stops
Air China Logo
11:03 am - 10:15 am
SAN
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SHA
32h 12m
2 stops
$964Air China
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Delta Logo
5:30 pm - 10:32 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 02m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 3:50 pm
SAN
-
PVG
30h 05m
2 stops
$970Delta
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 10:27 am
PVG
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SAN
29h 32m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:55 pm
SAN
-
PVG
20h 40m
1 stop
$1,055United Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 10
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 10:43 pm
PVG
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SAN
24h 13m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:36 am - 5:45 pm
SAN
-
PVG
20h 09m
2 stops
$1,058United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
EVA Air Logo
1:15 pm - 11:54 am
PVG
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SAN
38h 39m
2 stops
EVA Air Logo
3:36 pm - 6:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
35h 49m
2 stops
$1,143EVA Air
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Aug 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 11:40 pm
SHA
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SAN
28h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 45m
3 stops
$1,314Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 11:40 pm
SHA
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SAN
42h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 10:00 am
SAN
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SHA
32h 15m
2 stops
$1,588Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 11 - Fri, Aug 7
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:24 pm
PVG
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SAN
14h 49m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
28h 55m
1 stop
$1,625Air Canada
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 9:20 am
PVG
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SAN
54h 45m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
28h 55m
1 stop
$1,630Air Canada
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29

Air China flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Air China
Mar 5
SHA4:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
Mar 12
SAN11:03 amSan Diego
32h 12m
2 stops
SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$964
Air China
Jan 31
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 07m
2 stops
SAN2:52 pmSan Diego
Feb 9
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
32h 47m
2 stops
SHA11:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$1,421
Air China
Jan 25
SHA8:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
43h 12m
2 stops
SAN11:42 pmSan Diego
Feb 9
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
31h 07m
2 stops
SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$1,458

United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Jan 28
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 47m
1 stop
SAN11:42 pmSan Diego
Feb 11
SAN4:10 pmSan Diego
34h 45m
2 stops
PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,050
United Airlines
Jan 31
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
14h 59m
1 stop
SAN7:54 pmSan Diego
Feb 9
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
20h 40m
1 stop
PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,055
United Airlines
Mar 25
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
22h 23m
1 stop
SAN8:53 pmSan Diego
Mar 29
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
15h 44m
1 stop
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,058

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/11

6:00 pm-11:48 pm

2 stops21h 48m

San Diego

Fri 8/7

6:15 am-4:05 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$936

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

San Diego

Thu 3/12

11:03 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 12m

$964

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/31

5:30 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop21h 02m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$970

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/31

8:55 pm-10:27 am

1 stop29h 32m

San Diego

Tue 2/10

6:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$1,055

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops24h 13m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:36 am-5:45 pm

2 stops20h 09m

$1,058

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/11

1:15 pm-11:54 am

2 stops38h 39m

San Diego

Fri 8/7

3:36 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 49m

$1,143

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

11:30 am-11:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

San Diego

Thu 3/12

12:30 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops34h 45m

$1,314

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/11

9:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops42h 10m

San Diego

Fri 8/7

10:45 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 15m

$1,588

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

5:35 pm-5:24 pm

1 stop14h 49m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:10 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,625

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

5:35 pm-9:20 am

2 stops54h 45m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:10 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$1,630

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Fastest flight time

13h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 13h 53m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to San Diego. There are no popular flight routes 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. 13h 53m 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.

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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,007Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,191 reviews
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