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Air China is the most popular carrier operating from Shanghai to San Diego

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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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8:55 pm - 7:54 pmPVG-SAN

14h 59m1 stop

6:00 pm - 6:45 pmSAN-PVG

32h 45m1 stop

$848United Airlines

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Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 3

5:35 pm - 12:03 pmPVG-SAN

34h 28m1 stop

6:05 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG

29h 55m1 stop

$1,031Air Canada

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

1:30 pm - 11:42 pmPVG-SAN

26h 12m2 stops

6:15 am - 6:45 pmSAN-PVG

20h 30m2 stops

$1,038United Airlines

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

6:00 pm - 8:43 pmPVG-SAN

18h 43m1 stop

6:50 am - 3:50 pmSAN-PVG

17h 00m1 stop

$1,082Delta

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Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Feb 23

6:00 pm - 10:47 pmPVG-SAN

20h 47m2 stops

5:02 pm - 3:50 pmSAN-PVG

31h 48m2 stops

$1,086Delta

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Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Mar 9

8:25 am - 11:45 amPVG-SAN

43h 20m3 stops

6:05 pm - 3:40 pmSAN-PVG

29h 35m2 stops

$1,091Multiple Airlines

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Sat, Jan 24 - Tue, Feb 3

1:40 pm - 7:54 pmSHA-SAN

22h 14m2 stops

6:15 am - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA

38h 10m2 stops

$1,277ANA

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Wed, Feb 4 - Sun, Feb 8

10:55 am - 7:54 pmSHA-SAN

24h 59m2 stops

11:03 am - 9:45 amSAN-SHA

31h 42m2 stops

$1,294Asiana Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Mar 9

1:40 pm - 7:54 pmSHA-SAN

22h 14m2 stops

11:03 am - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA

33h 22m2 stops

$1,922ANA

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Sun, Jan 11 - Sat, Mar 7

10:55 am - 7:54 pmSHA-SAN

24h 59m2 stops

11:05 am - 12:25 pmSAN-SHA

33h 20m2 stops

$1,944Multiple Airlines

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Sun, Jan 11 - Sun, Feb 22

United Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Diego

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United Airlines

Jan 24

PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong

14h 59m

1 stop

SAN7:54 pmSan Diego

Feb 3

SAN6:00 pmSan Diego

32h 45m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

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Feb 4

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

26h 12m

2 stops

SAN11:42 pmSan Diego

Feb 8

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

20h 30m

2 stops

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,038

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Jan 14

PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

25h 35m

1 stop

SAN11:05 pmSan Diego

Mar 5

SAN7:55 amSan Diego

18h 50m

1 stop

PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,058

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Air Canada

Feb 4

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 28m

1 stop

SAN12:03 pmSan Diego

Feb 8

SAN6:05 pmSan Diego

29h 55m

1 stop

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,031

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Air Canada

Feb 4

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

19h 14m

2 stops

SAN8:49 pmSan Diego

Feb 8

SAN6:05 pmSan Diego

29h 55m

1 stop

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,201

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Air Canada

Jan 13

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

34h 28m

1 stop

SAN12:03 pmSan Diego

Feb 18

SAN6:05 pmSan Diego

29h 55m

1 stop

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

$1,256

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/24

8:55 pm-7:54 pm

1 stop14h 59m

San Diego

Tue 2/3

6:00 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$848

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

5:35 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop34h 28m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$1,031

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/4

1:30 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops26h 12m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 30m

$1,038

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/14

6:00 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop18h 43m

San Diego

Mon 2/23

6:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$1,082

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/14

6:00 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops20h 47m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

5:02 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops31h 48m

$1,086

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/24

8:25 am-11:45 am

3 stops43h 20m

San Diego

Tue 2/3

6:05 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops29h 35m

$1,091

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/4

1:40 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 14m

San Diego

Sun 2/8

6:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$1,277

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/14

10:55 am-7:54 pm

2 stops24h 59m

San Diego

Mon 3/9

11:03 am-9:45 am

2 stops31h 42m

$1,294

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

1:40 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 14m

San Diego

Sat 3/7

11:03 am-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 22m

$1,922

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

10:55 am-7:54 pm

2 stops24h 59m

San Diego

Sun 2/22

11:05 am-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$1,944

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The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,308. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,589.

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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. 14h 59m 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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