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How to get fromSan Diego to Shanghaiby plane or train

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There are 4 ways to get from San Diego to Shanghai by plane or train

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  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane SAN - PVG
    17h 12m
    ¥2,421–6,062

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane plane LAX - PVG
    20h 6m
    ¥3,585–7,705

  3. Fly Tijuana International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Fly from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane TIJ - SHA
    24h 53m
    ¥2,531–7,661

  4. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

    1. Take the train from San Diego to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane plane LAX - SHA
    22h 54m
    ¥3,835–7,655

San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration18h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,365Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,626.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 12m

What companies run services between San Diego, CA, USA and Shanghai, China?

United Airlines, Japan Airlines, and five other airlines fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) 5 times a day.

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