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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego from $492

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to San Diego departing on 9/11. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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5:35 pm - 1:05 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
35h 30m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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6:30 pm - 4:00 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
29h 30m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,246Air Canada
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:35 pm - 5:59 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
16h 24m1 stop Vancouver Intl
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6:15 am - 4:00 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
41h 45m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl
$1,247Air Canada
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:35 pm - 10:12 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
32h 37m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco
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4:18 pm - 4:00 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
31h 42m2 stops Denver Intl Vancouver Intl
$1,252Air Canada
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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1:35 pm - 8:02 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
21h 27m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles
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5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN  San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda
$1,371ANA
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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1:35 pm - 8:08 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
21h 33m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles
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5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN  San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda
$1,459ANA
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7
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7:15 pm - 2:10 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
33h 55m3 stops Hong Kong Intl Vancouver Intl Calgary
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3:30 pm - 6:00 pmSAN  San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 30m3 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl Hong Kong Intl
$1,498Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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9:30 pm - 3:54 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
33h 24m2 stops Beijing Capital San Francisco
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2:24 pm - 12:15 pmSAN  San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda
$1,545Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
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8:55 pm - 10:27 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
17h 32m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
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6:15 am - 6:55 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 40m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
$1,592United Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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8:55 pm - 10:27 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
17h 32m2 stops Los Angeles San Francisco
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6:15 am - 6:55 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
20h 40m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles
$1,593United Airlines
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 3:54 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
33h 24m2 stops Beijing Capital San Francisco
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5:22 pm - 3:25 pmSAN  San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 03m3 stops San Francisco Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$1,647Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31

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ANA flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best ANA deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
ANA
Sep 23
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 27m
2 stops
SAN8:02 pmSan Diego
Sep 30
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$1,371
ANA
Sep 30
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 33m
2 stops
SAN8:08 pmSan Diego
Oct 7
SAN5:00 pmSan Diego
28h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$1,459

Air Canada flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Air Canada deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Air Canada
Nov 9
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
35h 30m
1 stop
SAN1:05 pmSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
29h 30m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,246
Air Canada
Nov 9
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
16h 24m
1 stop
SAN5:59 pmSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
41h 45m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,247
Air Canada
Nov 9
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
32h 37m
2 stops
SAN10:12 amSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN4:18 pmSan Diego
31h 42m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,252

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/9

5:35 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop35h 30m

San Diego

Wed 11/11

6:30 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,246

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/9

5:35 pm-5:59 pm

1 stop16h 24m

San Diego

Wed 11/11

6:15 am-4:00 pm

2 stops41h 45m

$1,247

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/9

5:35 pm-10:12 am

2 stops32h 37m

San Diego

Wed 11/11

4:18 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops31h 42m

$1,252

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/23

1:35 pm-8:02 pm

2 stops21h 27m

San Diego

Wed 9/30

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,371

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/30

1:35 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 33m

San Diego

Wed 10/7

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,459

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/23

7:15 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops33h 55m

San Diego

Wed 9/30

3:30 pm-6:00 pm

3 stops35h 30m

$1,498

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/28

9:30 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops33h 24m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

2:24 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 51m

$1,545
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/9

8:55 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops17h 32m

San Diego

Wed 11/11

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$1,592

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/9

8:55 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops17h 32m

San Diego

Wed 11/11

6:15 am-6:55 pm

2 stops20h 40m

$1,593

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/28

9:30 pm-3:54 pm

2 stops33h 24m

San Diego

Mon 8/31

5:22 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops31h 03m

$1,647

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Fastest flight time

21h 27m

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 21h 27m
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Frequently asked questions about flying 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. 21h 27m 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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