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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego from $491

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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1:35 pm - 7:55 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
21h 20m2 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
$1,240ANA
Sat, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 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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7:05 am - 4:00 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
16h 55m1 stop Vancouver Intl
$1,246Air Canada
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
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5:35 pm - 8:37 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
19h 02m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco
Air Canada Logo
7:30 am - 4:00 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
40h 30m2 stops San Francisco Vancouver Intl
$1,251Air Canada
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 11
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:55 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
45h 20m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles
ANA Logo
5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN  San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda
$1,301ANA
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
Japan Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
34h 35m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
Japan Airlines Logo
9:05 am - 7:45 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 40m2 stops San Francisco Tokyo Haneda
$1,308Japan Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
ANA Logo
1:00 pm - 7:55 pmPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
45h 55m2 stops Tokyo Narita Los Angeles
ANA Logo
5:00 pm - 12:45 amSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
40h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda
$1,311ANA
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 8:02 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
21h 27m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles
ANA Logo
5:00 pm - 12:15 pmSAN  San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda
$1,370ANA
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
Japan Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 11:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
34h 35m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 2:00 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
33h 25m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,448Japan Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
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12:45 pm - 11:57 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SAN San Diego
38h 12m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Dallas/Fort Worth
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:20 amSAN  San Diego-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita
$1,529Japan Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
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1:10 pm - 11:35 amPVG  Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego
37h 25m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles
Asiana Airlines Logo
2:24 pm - 8:55 pmSAN  San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong
39h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl
$1,580Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Sat, Sep 26

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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
16h 24m
1 stop
SAN5:59 pmSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
16h 55m
1 stop
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,246
Air Canada
Nov 9
PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 02m
2 stops
SAN8:37 pmSan Diego
Nov 11
SAN7:30 amSan Diego
40h 30m
2 stops
PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,251
Air Canada
Sep 22
PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 17m
1 stop
SAN4:12 pmSan Diego
Sep 26
SAN4:55 pmSan Diego
30h 10m
1 stop
PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,668

British Airways flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best British Airways deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
British Airways
Aug 13
PVG11:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
48h 35m
2 stops
SAN8:35 pmSan Diego
Aug 25
SAN7:24 amSan Diego
33h 31m
2 stops
PVG7:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
$2,121
British Airways
Aug 14
PVG11:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
64h 25m
2 stops
SAN12:25 pmSan Diego
Dec 27
SAN1:12 pmSan Diego
51h 58m
2 stops
PVG9:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
$6,967
British Airways
Aug 14
PVG11:00 amShanghai Pu Dong
64h 25m
2 stops
SAN12:25 pmSan Diego
Dec 24
SAN7:53 amSan Diego
33h 17m
2 stops
PVG9:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
$6,973

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to San Diego that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 12, 2026.
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ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 20m

San Diego

Fri 9/11

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,240
Quickest round-trip

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

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,246

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/9

5:35 pm-8:37 pm

2 stops19h 02m

San Diego

Wed 11/11

7:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$1,251

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/25

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops45h 20m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,301

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

4:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

9:05 am-7:45 pm

2 stops19h 40m

$1,308

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

1:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops45h 55m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

5:00 pm-12:45 am

2 stops40h 45m

$1,311

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

$1,370

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

4:00 pm-11:35 am

1 stop34h 35m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,448

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SAN San Diego

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/25

12:45 pm-11:57 am

2 stops38h 12m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

1:35 pm-11:20 am

1 stop30h 45m

$1,529

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SAN San Diego

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

1:10 pm-11:35 am

2 stops37h 25m

San Diego

Sat 9/26

2:24 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops39h 31m

$1,580

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Fastest flight time

21h 27m

Direct flights

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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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