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Delta Logo
9:55 am - 10:59 pm
PVG
-
SAN
28h 04m
1 stop
Delta Logo
6:51 pm - 7:50 pm
SAN
-
PVG
33h 59m
1 stop
$943Delta
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
EVA Air Logo
8:05 pm - 8:55 am
PVG
-
SAN
27h 50m
2 stops
EVA Air Logo
8:35 pm - 6:25 pm
SAN
-
PVG
30h 50m
2 stops
$948EVA Air
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
SHA
-
SAN
21h 29m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 10:00 am
SAN
-
SHA
31h 59m
2 stops
$948Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
SHA
-
SAN
21h 29m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 10:00 am
SAN
-
SHA
31h 59m
2 stops
$956Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Thu, Apr 16
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 11:59 pm
SHA
-
SAN
21h 29m
2 stops
Air China Logo
11:01 am - 10:00 am
SAN
-
SHA
31h 59m
2 stops
$1,065Air China
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, Apr 17
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 11:40 pm
PVG
-
SAN
25h 10m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 5:25 pm
SAN
-
PVG
20h 05m
2 stops
$1,066United Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
American Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 10:00 pm
PVG
-
SAN
19h 40m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 3:20 pm
SAN
-
PVG
29h 00m
2 stops
$1,080American Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
Air China Logo
3:55 pm - 8:50 pm
PVG
-
SAN
19h 55m
1 stop
Air China Logo
4:45 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
-
PVG
30h 20m
1 stop
$1,081Air China
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 3:39 pm
SHA
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SAN
32h 09m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:01 am - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
34h 14m
2 stops
$1,155Multiple Airlines
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14
United Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 9:03 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 33m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:55 am - 6:45 pm
SAN
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PVG
19h 50m
1 stop
$1,428United Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Mar 27

Air China flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Air China
Apr 10
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 29m
2 stops
SAN11:59 pmSan Diego
Apr 17
SAN11:01 amSan Diego
31h 59m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$1,065
Air China
May 9
PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 55m
1 stop
SAN8:50 pmSan Diego
May 16
SAN4:45 pmSan Diego
30h 20m
1 stop
PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,081

Air Canada flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Air Canada deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Air Canada
Jun 22
PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 58m
1 stop
SAN8:53 pmSan Diego
Jun 25
SAN7:41 pmSan Diego
27h 24m
2 stops
PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$4,563
Air Canada
Jun 22
PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 13m
1 stop
SAN4:08 pmSan Diego
Jun 26
SAN4:45 pmSan Diego
30h 20m
1 stop
PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$5,069

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/6

9:55 am-10:59 pm

1 stop28h 04m

San Diego

Mon 4/13

6:51 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop33h 59m

$943

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

8:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops27h 50m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

8:35 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 50m

$948

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

San Diego

Thu 4/16

11:01 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 59m

$948

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

San Diego

Thu 4/16

11:01 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 59m

$956

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 4/10

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

San Diego

Fri 4/17

11:01 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 59m

$1,065

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$1,066

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

5:20 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop19h 40m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

7:20 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$1,080

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/9

3:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

San Diego

Sat 5/16

4:45 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,081

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/7

10:30 pm-3:39 pm

2 stops32h 09m

San Diego

Tue 4/14

11:01 am-12:15 pm

2 stops34h 14m

$1,155

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/24

1:30 pm-9:03 pm

2 stops22h 33m

San Diego

Fri 3/27

7:55 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$1,428

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Fastest flight time

21h 29m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 21h 29m
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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  • How far is Shanghai to San Diego by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Shanghai to San Diego is 6587.5 mi. 21h 29m 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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