Question 1

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, Las Vegas, Vancouver, San Francisco, New York, San Jose, Toronto, Sacramento, Houston, Honolulu, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Orlando, Edmonton, Kailua, Kahului, Atlanta.

Question 2

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Dubai.

Question 3

Which airports are there in San Diego?

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San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including McClellan–Palomar.

Question 4

What airports are near San Diego?

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The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Yuma International.

Question 5

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 6

Which airlines fly between San Diego and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between San Diego and Shanghai with Alaska Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Korean Air.

Question 7

When’s the best time to travel between San Diego and Shanghai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Diego and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 8

What flights operate between San Diego and Shanghai?

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Traveling between San Diego and Shanghai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 9

How many airports are there near San Diego?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Diego. The main one is San Diego International and other nearby airports include Tijuana International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Yuma International

Question 10

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Nantong Xingdong.

Question 11

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 12

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 13

What time do flights between San Diego and Shanghai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Diego, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do flights between San Diego and Shanghai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£414
Cheapest round-trip	£814
Average round-trip	£912
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack
Most popular airline	Alaska Airlines

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Maglev train to Longyang Road	8 min	¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket	every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)	fastest from Pudong
Metro Line 2	60-90 min	¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination	every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Airport Bus	60-120 min	¥20 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city stops
Taxi	45-90 min	¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	45-90 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical time	Typical cost	Frequency	Best for
Metro Line 2 or Line 10	30-50 min	¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination	every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)	quick city access
Airport Bus	40-90 min	¥4 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	direct hotel routes
Taxi	25-60 min	¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	groups with luggage

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No
Philippine Airlines	PAL	PR	Yes
Korean Air	KAL	KE	Yes

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	9°C	3°C
February	10°C	4°C
March	15°C	7°C
April	20°C	12°C
May	25°C	17°C
June	27°C	21°C
July	31°C	25°C
August	32°C	26°C
September	28°C	22°C
October	23°C	17°C
November	18°C	12°C
December	11°C	5°C

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