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USD 1,113 USD 3,400

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Stops From San Diego

Departure From San Diego

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 1,114

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 1,120

After 6 PM

USD 1,120

Arrival at Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt

6 AM - 12 PM

USD 1,441

12 PM - 6 PM

USD 1,114

After 6 PM

USD 1,334

Alliances & Airlines

Oneworld

(13)

SkyTeam

(21)

Star Alliance

(27)

+ 6 more

Layover Airports

+ 10 more

Layover Duration

55 m 43 h 0 m

San Diego To Shanghai Flights

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United Airlines

USD 1,114

You save USD 69 if you fly to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt

San Diego to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 7 Oct

United Airlines UA | 499

06:15

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

01 h 41 m

07:56

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T3

San Francisco, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

United Airlines UA | 857

13:15

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

13 h 30 m

17:45

Wed, 8 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

United Airlines

More Timing Options

USD 1,120

You save USD 63 if you fly to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt

San Diego to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 7 Oct

United Airlines UA | 505

19:28

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

01 h 40 m

21:08

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T3

San Francisco, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

United Airlines UA | 857

13:15

Wed, 8 Oct 25

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

13 h 30 m

17:45

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

United Airlines

More Timing Options

USD 1,163

USD 1,152

You save USD 31 if you fly to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt

San Diego to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 7 Oct

United Airlines UA | 4723

06:15

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

01 h 13 m

07:28

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T7

Los Angeles, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

United Airlines UA | 198

12:40

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T7

Los Angeles, United States

13 h 45 m

17:25

Wed, 8 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

United Airlines

USD 1,171

USD 1,160

You save USD 23 if you fly to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt

San Diego to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 7 Oct

United Airlines UA | 5636

20:39

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

01 h 14 m

21:53

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T7

Los Angeles, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

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United Airlines UA | 198

12:40

Wed, 8 Oct 25

Terminal T7

Los Angeles, United States

13 h 45 m

17:25

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

United Airlines, Asiana Airlines

More Timing Options

USD 1,183

Transit Visa may be required

San Diego to Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt , 7 Oct

United Airlines UA | 285

20:08

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

01 h 40 m

21:48

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T3

San Francisco, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Asiana Airlines OZ | 211

23:30

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

13 h

04:30

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Seoul-Incheon, South Korea

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Asiana Airlines OZ | 3615

15:50

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal I

Seoul - Gimpo Airport, South Korea

02 h 10 m

17:00

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

American Airlines

USD 1,295

San Diego to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 7 Oct

American Airlines AA | 2747

17:00

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

03 h 09 m

22:09

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Dallas/Fort Worth, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

American Airlines AA | 127

10:00

Wed, 8 Oct 25

Dallas/Fort Worth, United States

15 h 50 m

14:50

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

American Airlines

More Timing Options

USD 1,316

San Diego to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 7 Oct

American Airlines AA | 2030

13:41

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

03 h 09 m

18:50

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Dallas/Fort Worth, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

American Airlines AA | 127

10:00

Wed, 8 Oct 25

Dallas/Fort Worth, United States

15 h 50 m

14:50

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Asiana Airlines

USD 1,347

USD 1,334

Transit Visa may be required

San Diego to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 7 Oct

Asiana Airlines OZ | 6308 | Operated By United Airlines

20:08

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

01 h 40 m

21:48

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T3

San Francisco, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Asiana Airlines OZ | 211

23:30

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

13 h

04:30

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Seoul-Incheon, South Korea

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Asiana Airlines OZ | 367

20:00

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Seoul-Incheon, South Korea

01 h 55 m

20:55

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China

USD 1,360

San Diego to Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt , 7 Oct

Air China CA | 7351 | Operated By SkyWest Airlines

11:08

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

01 h 12 m

12:20

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T7

Los Angeles, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 770

22:00

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal B

Los Angeles, United States

15 h 30 m

04:30

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Shenzhen, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Air China CA | 3311 | Operated By Shenzhen Airlines

12:00

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T3

Shenzhen, China

02 h 25 m

14:25

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Hongqiao Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific

More Timing Options

USD 1,436

USD 1,422

Transit Visa may be required

San Diego to Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt , 7 Oct

Cathay Pacific CX | 7863 | Operated By Alaska Airlines

07:15

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T2

San Diego, United States

01 h 51 m

09:06

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal T1

San Francisco, United States

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 879

12:55

Tue, 7 Oct 25

Terminal I

San Francisco, United States

15 h

18:55

Wed, 8 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

Cathay Pacific CX | 368

09:20

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T1

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

02 h 50 m

12:10

Thu, 9 Oct 25

Terminal T2

Shanghai-Pu Dong Apt, China

BAGGAGE : CHECK INCABIN

Information not available

San Diego to Shanghai Flights Information:-

Looking for San Diego to Shanghai Flight? Hereโ€™s all you need to know! For convenience and to save time, pick the airport that is closest to your destination. The nearest airport to Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International Airport and the IATA code for the same is SHA.
Currently, there are 12 airlines operating flights between the two destinations and approximately 52 flights take off from San Diego to Shanghai every week.

Need information on San Diego to Shanghai airfare?

The minimum airfare for a San Diego to Shanghai flight would be 1113, which may go up to 3394 depending on the route, booking time and availability.
It is recommended that you book a round-trip, since it always works out to be more economical.

Flight Details for San Diego to Shanghai

If you are looking for San Diego to Shanghai flights, there is no dearth of options to choose from. Several reputed airlines currently offer both direct and indirect flights between the two destinations. Some of these are Air Canada, Air China, Alaska Airlines, All Nippon Airways, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Delta Air Lines, Japan Airlines, Korean Air, United Airlines. Out of these, only 0 airlines operate direct flights. Indirect flights may involve more travel time, but they usually cost lesser than direct flights.

The number of flights operated by each airline is as follows:Air Canada : 1, Air China : 1, Alaska Airlines : 1, All Nippon Airways : 1, American Airlines : 1, Asiana Airlines : 1, Cathay Pacific : 1, China Eastern : 1, Delta Air Lines : 1, Japan Airlines : 1, Korean Air : 1, United Airlines : 1

To board the first San Diego to Shanghai flight, choose United Airlines, which departs at 06:15 The last flight for this route is Delta Air Lines, departing at 22:20

Shanghai Airport Information

Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388

About San Diego (SAN)

The second largest city of California, San Diego is located on the shores of the Pacific Ocean. A year-round temperate climate and a number of gorgeous beaches attract millions of tourists from all corners of the world. The city is divided into many sub areas, each of which is speckled with many places of tourist interest. Majority of attractions, especially museums, can be found in the city's downtown area. Children's Museum of San Diego, Chinese Historical Society and Museum, Maritime Museum of San Diego, USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum and San Diego Firehouse Museum are some of the interesting museums tourists must visit. Besides museums, there are many parks and gardens that make the downtown area green and beautiful. One of the best shopping hubs in the city - Horton Plaza - lies here. Additionally, a prime tourist attraction - Balboa Park lies in the heart of the city. Within the park, there is a zoo, the Old Globe Theatre, several museums and expansive gardens. The Point Loma and Mission Beach are ideal for spending wonderful beachside holidays. Tourists can also indulge in shopping and dining, besides enjoying the vibrant nightlife and attending exciting festivals and events. Tourists only have to book travel packages from MakeMyTrip to spend a delightful time here.

San Diego Address

San Diego International Airport
3225 North Harbor Drive
San Diego
California
United States
Tel: +1-619-400-2404

About Shanghai (SHA)

Tagged as the most developed cities in China, Shanghai stands strong with its population of over 23million, in which 9Million are just migrants. The largest and the prosperous city has a impressive history of years, which attracts constant traffic of tourists from across the globe. Among the most noted achievements, one was when the city hosted World Expo, 2010 and recorded the highest number of visitors from all over the world. With a captivating mix of east and west, Shanghai manages to woo the tourists with its style, art and world class technology. The climatic condition of the city is humid subtropical, and its best to hit the road during the spring season. Tourists can reach the diverse cultural city through plane and can land down at either Pudong or Hongqia International Airport. Other means of travelling include: train,car, bus, and boat. Getting around in the city requires help from the local transport, such as, local metro, special sight-seeing buses, taxis and ferry. Its always advisable to carry a language translation book in hand to communicate with the localihites. It will help you give proper hotel direction to your taxi driver. There are some place like, Yuyuan Gardens, Shanghai Museum, Oriental pearl tower and Zhujiajiao Water Town, which can fill your heart with joy and pleasure. You can gather and sit at the nearest tea house, take a boat ride, spend time at the Jinjiang amusement park and Shanghai city beach. For shopping purposes, visit shanghai's Nanjing road or move towards the direction of Yuyuan Bazaar, for buying beautiful crafts and jewellery for yourself and your dear ones. There are number of supermarkets chains in the city, such as, Carreour, Auchan, Tesco, and Walmart, from which the tourists can easily avail products of their choice. At Shanghai, you will find cuisines of diverse tastes and flavour, which enable you to enjoy a vast variety of food and eatables at the city. While you plan out things for your trip, there are things which weigh prime importance. With MakeMyTrip, you can lessen your stress and can take help from the services provided by the website. The online ticket booking, accommodation arrangements and car rental services are managed by the website. Detailed information about the location is also provided at the city guides page, which enables you to have a closer look at your favourite location.

Shanghai Address

Pudong New Area, 900 Qihang Road, Shanghai 201202, China
Tel: (021) 9608 1388

Frequently Asked Questions - San Diego to Shanghai Flights

Is there a way to make flexible departure date bookings for your San Diego to Shanghai flight tickets?

Some travel portals like MakeMyTrip offer flexible departure and arrival booking option with certain air carrier when booking from San Diego to Shanghai. You can check the flexible booking flight options once you get the results filters based on your search and make the booking accordingly. Please note, some airlines make charge extra for flexible travel dates.

Is passport mandatory to travel from San Diego to Shanghai?

When making an international trip, passport is mandatory as it defines your identity to the other nation officials. The VISA norms may differ from country to country, which means some would allow Visa on arrival and others may require you to obtain visa in advance. But the availability of passport is mandatory at the time of departure and arrival as well.

Which airlines offer cheapest airfare from San Diego to Shanghai?

There is no set pricing for airlines to offer cheap flight fare from San Diego to Shanghai. These fares are mostly decided on the basis of algorithms followed by air carriers to final the prizing based on demand. However, some multiple route flights with stop-overs offer cheap flights as compared to direct flight departing from San Diego to Shanghai.

Can I cancel my ticket from San Diego to Shanghai without cancellation charges?

To avoid cancellation charges on your air tickets, you need to make a selection at the time of booking for ZERO cancellation. Please note, the zero cancellation facility is chargeable with minimum amount and can help you save a lot at the time sudden cancellations.

How do MakeMyTrip finds the lowest available dare for flights from San Diego to Shanghai?

MakeMyTrip is a popular travel portal that also works as a travel search engine that allows you to see best available results for your flight search. Every time you make search for flights to any destination, the MMT algorithm picks all the available air carriers for the route and filter rates basis on the cheapest fare available in their system. At MMT, you can not only search flights on the basis of the fare, but you can also see which flight offers direct route, which has multiple stop-overs, baggage allowance, in-flight meal options, cancellation policy, etc. You can also check available discounts offered by payments partners and air carriers when booking the flight.

What is the best time to book cheap flight tickets from San Diego to Shanghai?

To get cheap flight tickets from San Diego to Shanghai, the best time would be to plan your trip during the off season. At that time the flight tickets are usually cheaper than the peak season and the accommodation booking is also available at the affordable price. The other way of booking cheap flight tickets from San Diego (SAN) to Shanghai (SHA) is to book atleast 4 weeks in advance before your departure date to get competitive pricing on your tickets even during the peak season.

Can I find cheap accommodation near to airport when travelling from San Diego to Shanghai?

There are several accommodation options available near the Shanghai Pudong International Airport. You can check for both budget friendly and well as five star accommodation near the airport depending on your requirement and budget. These hotels are mostly suitable for business travellers.