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Cheap flights from San Diego to Shanghai from $493

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2:27 pm - 4:40 pmSAN-PVG
35h 13m2 stops
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6:55 am - 11:41 pmPVG-SAN
31h 46m2 stops
$1,016Air China
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Fri, Apr 25 - Fri, May 30
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10:00 am - 10:40 pmSAN-SHA
21h 40m2 stops
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8:55 am - 3:06 pmSHA-SAN
21h 11m2 stops
$1,045Air China
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, Jun 11
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4:55 pm - 8:55 pmSAN-PVG
37h 00m2 stops
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3:55 pm - 4:07 pmPVG-SAN
15h 12m1 stop
$1,047
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 16
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4:55 pm - 8:55 pmSAN-PVG
37h 00m2 stops
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1:15 pm - 4:07 pmPVG-SAN
17h 52m2 stops
$1,058
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Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
7:45 am - 5:25 pmSAN-PVG
18h 40m2 stops
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12:10 pm - 12:28 pmPVG-SAN
15h 18m1 stop
$1,164United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Tue, Jun 10
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7:45 am - 5:25 pmSAN-PVG
18h 40m2 stops
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12:10 pm - 3:06 pmPVG-SAN
17h 56m1 stop
$1,168United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30 - Mon, Jun 9
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7:20 am - 3:25 pmSAN-PVG
17h 05m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 6:02 pmPVG-SAN
15h 32m1 stop
$1,178Delta
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 6
Delta Logo
5:17 pm - 3:25 pmSAN-PVG
31h 08m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:45 pm - 10:38 pmPVG-SAN
21h 53m1 stop
$1,183Delta
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Tue, Apr 29 - Thu, Jun 12
China Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 10:50 amSAN-PVG
25h 35m2 stops
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7:50 pm - 10:22 amPVG-SAN
53h 32m2 stops
$1,369China Airlines
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Sat, Apr 26 - Thu, May 1
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7:35 pm - 10:50 amSAN-PVG
24h 15m2 stops
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12:05 pm - 6:51 pmPVG-SAN
21h 46m2 stops
$1,396China Airlines
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Tue, May 13 - Wed, May 21

Air China flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Air China deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Air China
Apr 25
SAN2:27 pmSan Diego
35h 13m
2 stops
PVG4:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 30
PVG6:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
31h 46m
2 stops
SAN11:41 pmSan Diego
Air China
Apr 30
SAN10:00 amSan Diego
21h 40m
2 stops
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 11
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 11m
2 stops
SAN3:06 pmSan Diego
Air China
Apr 30
SAN10:00 amSan Diego
21h 50m
2 stops
PVG10:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jun 10
PVG3:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
38h 11m
2 stops
SAN3:06 pmSan Diego

Delta flights from San Diego to Shanghai

Our best Delta deals on San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets
Delta
Apr 7
SAN7:20 amSan Diego
17h 05m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 21
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
SAN10:20 pmSan Diego
Delta
Apr 7
SAN6:15 pmSan Diego
30h 10m
2 stops
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 24
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
31h 52m
2 stops
SAN10:22 amSan Diego
Delta
Apr 6
SAN6:58 pmSan Diego
29h 27m
1 stop
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 21
PVG5:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 50m
1 stop
SAN10:20 pmSan Diego

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from San Diego is in April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,099, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Diego averaging around $1,101.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,375. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Diego to Shanghai for around $1,990.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Diego to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the afternoon for as low as $1,397. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,674.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from San Diego when booking 5 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,517 when searching 5 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from San Diego for as low as $1,113 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$493

Fastest flight time

15h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $493. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,016.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Shanghai takes 15h 55m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Diego Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and San Diego Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

  • How far is San Diego to Shanghai by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Diego to Shanghai is 6587.5 mi. 15h 55m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Shanghai?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai 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 Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from San Diego to Shanghai

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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,044Free CancellationRating
7.0
9,035 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,897 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,101Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,619 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $1,157Free CancellationRating
8.2
725 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,183Free CancellationRating
7.2
143 reviews
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Flights from San Diego to Shanghai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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