Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to China from $594

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SAN — SHA
Mrz 24 — Mrz 311

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Diego to China (SAN - CN)?

When flying from San Diego to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to China

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Cathay Pacific for the route between San Diego and China. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated März 19, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Cathay Pacific flights we've detected traveling from San Diego to China. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Di 9/108:55 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops51h 40mCathay Pacific
Di 10/81:20 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops41h 46mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/18$1,575
Mi 4/176:20 amSAN - SHA
2 stops38h 45mCathay Pacific
Di 6/44:50 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops39h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/17$1,949
Sa 3/308:30 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops23h 20mCathay Pacific
Do 5/21:40 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops22h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/18$7,433

Cheap Asiana Airlines flights from San Diego to China

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Asiana Airlines for the route between San Diego and China. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated März 19, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Asiana Airlines flights from San Diego to China. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mo 4/810:25 amSAN - PVG
2 stops43h 30mAsiana Airlines
Di 4/234:20 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops40h 32mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,601
Mo 4/110:25 amSAN - CAN
2 stops33h 50mAsiana Airlines
So 4/211:15 amCAN - SAN
2 stops32h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,670
Mo 4/110:25 amSAN - CAN
2 stops33h 50mAsiana Airlines
Mo 4/2212:25 pmCAN - SAN
2 stops21h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,721
So 3/246:20 amSAN - SHA
2 stops43h 55mAsiana Airlines
Sa 4/136:10 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops38h 42mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,932

Cheap San Diego to China flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to China specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on März 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to China in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Di 4/25:57 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops57h 38mChina Airlines
So 5/1212:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops36h 48mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,227
Mi 4/176:55 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mi 4/2412:30 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,241
Mi 4/175:45 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mi 6/512:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,241
Mo 4/158:30 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mo 4/228:40 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,280
Mi 4/178:47 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fr 6/712:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,280
So 4/146:05 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mi 6/512:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,295
Di 4/168:30 amSAN - PVG
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mo 4/222:05 amPVG - SAN
3 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,297
Sa 4/208:47 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 38mMultiple Airlines
So 5/128:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,298
Fr 4/198:47 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Mi 6/512:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,300

San Diego to China 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Diego and China in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated März 19, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to China in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Di 4/25:57 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops57h 38mChina Airlines
So 5/1212:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops36h 48mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,227
Mi 4/176:55 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mi 4/2412:30 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops34h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,241
Mi 4/175:45 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mi 6/512:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,241
Mi 9/256:00 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops25h 50mChina Airlines
Mi 10/1612:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 56mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,249
Mo 4/158:30 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mo 4/228:40 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,280
Mi 4/178:47 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Fr 6/712:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,280
So 4/146:05 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mi 6/512:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,295
Di 4/168:30 amSAN - PVG
3 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mo 4/222:05 amPVG - SAN
3 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$1,297
Sa 4/208:47 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 38mMultiple Airlines
So 5/128:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,298

San Diego to China flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Diego to China for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated März 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Diego to China departing last-minute. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Mo 4/110:25 amSAN - CAN
2 stops33h 50mAsiana Airlines
So 4/211:15 amCAN - SAN
2 stops32h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,670
So 3/246:20 amSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sa 4/136:20 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops35h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,681
Mo 4/111:06 pmSAN - CAN
3 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines
So 4/211:15 amCAN - SAN
3 stops31h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,681
Mo 4/110:25 amSAN - CAN
2 stops33h 50mAsiana Airlines
Mo 4/2212:25 pmCAN - SAN
2 stops21h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/16$1,721
So 3/246:20 amSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fr 4/121:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,801
So 3/245:57 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops57h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sa 4/131:05 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops25h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,831
So 3/246:20 amSAN - SHA
2 stops43h 55mAsiana Airlines
Sa 4/136:10 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops38h 42mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,932
So 3/245:57 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 03mDelta
Sa 4/135:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/18$2,080
So 3/241:39 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop36h 21mDelta
Sa 4/135:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop18h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/18$2,096

One-way flights to China from San Diego

Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to China. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated März 19, 2024.
Some of the best available deals we've found on one-way flights from San Diego to China. For those needing a return trip from San Diego, there is a search form available above.
So 5/199:35 amSAN - SHA
3 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$594
Mo 5/209:35 amSAN - SHA
3 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$616
Mi 5/812:35 pmSAN - PKX
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$625
Mo 5/612:35 pmSAN - PKX
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$644
Di 4/235:16 pmSAN - CAN
3 stops49h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$647
Mi 5/812:35 pmSAN - PKX
3 stops57h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$652
Mo 5/612:35 pmSAN - PEK
3 stops57h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$664
Fr 5/109:35 amSAN - PEK
3 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$665
Do 5/98:35 amSAN - PEK
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$667

Find flights from San Diego to China within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to China 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, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated März 19, 2024.

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Any airport

Budget

$1,227 - $1,702

Route

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Return

Price

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Di 4/2

2 stops57h 38m

Shanghai Pu Dong

So 5/12

2 stops36h 48m

$1,227

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mi 4/17

2 stops26h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mi 6/5

2 stops34h 35m

$1,241

San DiegoBeijing Capital

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Mo 4/15

2 stops48h 13m

Beijing Capital

Mo 4/22

2 stops25h 50m

$1,415

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Do 7/25

2 stops41h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Do 9/5

2 stops38h 34m

$1,569

San DiegoShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Di 9/10

2 stops51h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Di 10/8

2 stops41h 46m

$1,575

San DiegoChangsha Huanghua Intl

SAN - CSX

SANCSX

San Diego

Fr 4/19

2 stops27h 33m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Fr 5/17

2 stops26h 21m

$1,590

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mo 4/8

2 stops43h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Di 4/23

2 stops40h 32m

$1,601

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mi 4/10

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Do 4/25

2 stops29h 38m

$1,632

San DiegoBeijing Daxing Intl

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Sa 5/25

2 stops58h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

So 6/9

2 stops48h 51m

$1,702

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated März 19, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to China, such as Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very good
653 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.5
Very good
1,005 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.4
Very good
1,477 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

8.3
Very good
1,016 reviews
8.6
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.4

Food

8.2

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

I went to airport at 8;30 pm really to check in but they didn’t let me go they said my ticket had problems …I confused asked them check out to office help me please but they said they can’t ! beg them help😭They told me if want to fly now need buy another ticket $ 3585 or want go tomorrow $1889 OMG it’s terrible I cried and asked them could you help me find another ticket cheaper I need to go back home on time he stand up said NO if you want cheap go buy another plane ✈️ I did ! I bought ticket of American Airlines is $980 ! I came home now ! Please 🙏 check out about my problems it’s terrible for travelers! I am so tired and very disappointed ! Own business in USA 🇺🇸 I understand how to take care of customer services it’s very important ! Please 🙏 check out on them be fair for customer satisfaction ! By that time I spoke with them Vietnamese language and English too but they try to making money 💴 from me it’s very poor! So sad 😭 for vacation! Please 🙏

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to China?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to China from San Diego.

  • Can I find flights from San Diego to China for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to China for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Airlines for just $1,227, but on average you can expect to pay $1,317.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to China for under $1,700?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to China within the next 7 days for less than $1,700.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Diego to China?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to China?

  • What does SAN to SHA mean?

    SAN stands for San Diego Airport, while SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Shenzhen Airport (SZX), Fuzhou Airport (FOC) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$1,162Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,217Average$2,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,257Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ANACheapest$1,361Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,510Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,614Average$1,908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,615Average$1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,845Average$2,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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