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1:30 pm - 10:43 pm
PVG
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SAN
24h 13m
2 stops
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6:20 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
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PVG
20h 05m
2 stops
$948United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
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1:30 pm - 10:43 pm
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SAN
24h 13m
2 stops
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6:20 am - 5:25 pm
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PVG
20h 05m
2 stops
$950United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
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8:05 pm - 8:52 am
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SAN
27h 47m
2 stops
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7:23 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 42m
2 stops
$961Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11
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11:35 am - 8:53 pm
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SAN
24h 18m
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12:35 pm - 2:05 pm
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PVG
34h 30m
1 stop
$1,052Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11
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1:30 pm - 9:03 pm
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SAN
22h 33m
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United Airlines Logo
7:20 am - 5:25 pm
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PVG
19h 05m
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$1,066United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
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1:30 pm - 12:44 pm
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SAN
14h 14m
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United Airlines Logo
6:22 pm - 5:25 pm
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PVG
32h 03m
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$1,067United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
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10:55 am - 11:59 pm
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SAN
28h 04m
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8:32 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
22h 13m
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$1,331Asiana Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11
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5:20 pm - 11:59 pm
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SAN
21h 39m
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2:15 pm - 3:20 pm
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34h 05m
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$1,352Multiple Airlines
Sun, Jun 28 - Sat, Jul 11
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8:55 pm - 2:49 pm
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SAN
32h 54m
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7:55 am - 6:45 pm
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19h 50m
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$1,367United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Mar 27
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1:35 pm - 8:12 pm
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SAN
21h 37m
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11:01 am - 12:15 pm
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34h 14m
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$5,551ANA
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ANA flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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ANA
Apr 17
PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
26h 47m
2 stops
SAN8:12 pmSan Diego
Apr 22
SAN6:36 amSan Diego
23h 04m
2 stops
PVG8:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$5,012
ANA
Apr 17
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 37m
2 stops
SAN8:12 pmSan Diego
Apr 22
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
34h 14m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$5,551
ANA
Mar 29
PVG8:25 amShanghai Pu Dong
26h 47m
2 stops
SAN8:12 pmSan Diego
Apr 5
SAN6:36 amSan Diego
19h 44m
2 stops
PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$5,944

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
24h 13m
2 stops
SAN10:43 pmSan Diego
Mar 29
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
20h 05m
2 stops
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$948
United Airlines
Mar 25
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
24h 13m
2 stops
SAN10:43 pmSan Diego
Mar 29
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
20h 05m
2 stops
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$950
United Airlines
Mar 25
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
22h 33m
2 stops
SAN9:03 pmSan Diego
Mar 29
SAN7:20 amSan Diego
19h 05m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,066

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Depart

Return

Price

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

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$948

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

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$950

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/28

8:05 pm-8:52 am

2 stops27h 47m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

7:23 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$961

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/28

11:35 am-8:53 pm

2 stops24h 18m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

12:35 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop34h 30m

$1,052

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

7:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$1,066

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-12:44 pm

1 stop14h 14m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:22 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop32h 03m

$1,067

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/28

10:55 am-11:59 pm

2 stops28h 04m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

8:32 pm-9:45 am

2 stops22h 13m

$1,331

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/28

5:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop21h 39m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

2:15 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 05m

$1,352

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

8:55 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops32h 54m

San Diego

Fri 3/27

7:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,367

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/17

1:35 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops21h 37m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

11:01 am-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$5,551

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Fastest flight time

24h 13m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 24h 13m
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. 24h 13m 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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9,283 reviews
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