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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Diego from $478

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 10/20. 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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Multiple Airlines Logo
11:40 am - 2:50 pm
PVG
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SAN
42h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:36 pm - 5:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
33h 24m
1 stop
$1,033Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 8:48 am
PVG
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SAN
27h 43m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 12:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
29h 22m
2 stops
$1,121Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:40 pm - 11:16 am
SHA
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SAN
30h 36m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:43 pm - 4:30 pm
SAN
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SHA
33h 47m
2 stops
$1,121Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 30
ANA Logo
1:00 pm - 7:55 pm
PVG
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SAN
21h 55m
2 stops
ANA Logo
7:43 am - 12:45 am
SAN
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PVG
26h 02m
2 stops
$1,181ANA
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:55 pm
SHA
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SAN
21h 20m
2 stops
ANA Logo
5:00 pm - 12:15 pm
SAN
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SHA
28h 15m
2 stops
$1,193ANA
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 5:05 pm
PVG
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SAN
19h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:41 pm - 5:45 pm
SAN
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PVG
31h 04m
2 stops
$1,204United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:20 pm - 10:08 am
PVG
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SAN
30h 48m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 2:05 pm
SAN
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PVG
30h 10m
1 stop
$1,269Multiple Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 1:04 pm
PVG
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SAN
35h 29m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
16h 55m
1 stop
$1,276Air Canada
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 5:15 pm
PVG
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SAN
39h 40m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
7:05 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
16h 55m
1 stop
$1,281Air Canada
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 25
Japan Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 11:57 am
SHA
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SAN
38h 12m
2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
1:35 pm - 11:20 am
SAN
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SHA
30h 45m
1 stop
$1,564Japan Airlines
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 8

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Delta flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Delta deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Delta
Aug 12
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
20h 19m
1 stop
SAN10:49 pmSan Diego
Feb 25
SAN7:00 amSan Diego
20h 55m
1 stop
PVG7:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,779
Delta
Aug 13
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
21h 20m
2 stops
SAN11:50 pmSan Diego
Mar 1
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
21h 40m
2 stops
PVG7:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,784
Delta
Aug 12
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
20h 19m
1 stop
SAN10:49 pmSan Diego
Feb 26
SAN10:30 pmSan Diego
24h 55m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,831

Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to San Diego

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Shanghai to San Diego flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Aug 9
PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
55h 53m
2 stops
SAN11:43 amSan Diego
Feb 26
SAN8:40 amSan Diego
38h 00m
2 stops
PVG2:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,805
Qatar Airways
Aug 9
PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
55h 53m
2 stops
SAN11:43 amSan Diego
Mar 1
SAN8:40 amSan Diego
38h 00m
2 stops
PVG2:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,886
Qatar Airways
Aug 9
PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
55h 53m
2 stops
SAN11:43 amSan Diego
Feb 25
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
40h 25m
2 stops
PVG2:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,913

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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 July 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Diego that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

11:40 am-2:50 pm

2 stops42h 10m

San Diego

Wed 9/30

4:36 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 24m

$1,033

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 9/5

8:05 pm-8:48 am

2 stops27h 43m

San Diego

Wed 9/30

3:43 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 22m

$1,121

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

7:40 pm-11:16 am

2 stops30h 36m

San Diego

Wed 9/30

3:43 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops33h 47m

$1,121
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

1:00 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

7:43 am-12:45 am

2 stops26h 02m

$1,181

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/25

1:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops21h 20m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,193

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/10

12:10 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops19h 55m

San Diego

Wed 10/14

7:41 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops31h 04m

$1,204

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/25

6:20 pm-10:08 am

2 stops30h 48m

San Diego

Tue 9/8

4:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$1,269

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/21

5:35 pm-1:04 pm

1 stop35h 29m

San Diego

Wed 11/25

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,276

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/21

5:35 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops39h 40m

San Diego

Wed 11/25

7:05 am-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$1,281

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

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

$1,564

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Fastest flight time

21h 20m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Diego takes 21h 20m
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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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 20m 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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