Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to China from $697

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 9/8. 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
May 16 — May 231

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 ANA flights from San Diego to China

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by ANA 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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest ANA 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.
Thu 9/56:10 amSAN - PVG
2 stops38h 30mANA
Wed 9/258:25 amPVG - SAN
2 stops30h 34mANA
Deal found 5/9$1,382
Thu 9/58:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops25h 35mANA
Tue 9/241:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 24mANA
Deal found 5/9$1,393
Thu 9/58:45 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops24h 30mANA
Wed 9/251:35 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops25h 24mANA
Deal found 5/9$1,728
Sun 5/198:47 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops47h 53mANA
Sat 6/221:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 17mANA
Deal found 5/10$1,786
Sun 5/196:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops47h 25mANA
Mon 6/246:20 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops38h 54mANA
Deal found 5/10$1,995

Cheap Air China flights from San Diego to China

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air China 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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on Air China 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.
Thu 5/308:35 pmSAN - CAN
2 stops22h 50mAir China
Sun 6/99:25 amCAN - SAN
2 stops23h 27mAir China
Deal found 5/9$1,906
Sun 5/1910:25 amSAN - SHA
2 stops21h 15mAir China
Mon 6/245:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 22mAir China
Deal found 5/10$2,409
Sun 5/1910:25 amSAN - SHA
2 stops21h 15mAir China
Sat 6/228:55 amSHA - SAN
2 stops24h 19mAir China
Deal found 5/10$2,513
Mon 6/178:35 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Wed 9/251:30 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop16h 29mAir China
Deal found 5/10$2,514
Sat 5/1810:25 amSAN - SHA
2 stops35h 15mAir China
Thu 8/14:35 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 19mAir China
Deal found 5/10$2,542
Sun 10/1311:01 amSAN - PEK
1 stop16h 09mAir China
Sat 10/191:30 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop16h 29mAir China
Deal found 5/11$2,563
Mon 5/208:47 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops22h 13mAir China
Mon 6/245:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 22mAir China
Deal found 5/10$2,586
Sun 8/411:00 amSAN - PEK
1 stop16h 10mAir China
Wed 8/211:30 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop16h 29mAir China
Deal found 5/10$2,592
Wed 7/310:45 amSAN - SHA
2 stops20h 05mAir China
Sat 8/38:55 amSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 00mAir China
Deal found 5/10$2,731

Cheap San Diego to China flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to China specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,684,066 searches. Prices were last updated on May 11, 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.
Thu 5/307:00 amSAN - SZX
3 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/94:40 pmSZX - SAN
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,432
Thu 5/307:00 amSAN - CAN
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/95:10 pmCAN - SAN
3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,506
Thu 5/307:00 amSAN - SZX
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/94:40 pmSZX - SAN
3 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,524
Mon 6/176:30 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops25h 25mChina Airlines
Mon 9/2312:30 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops36h 39mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,525
Wed 5/296:10 pmSAN - CAN
2 stops31h 05mChina Airlines
Mon 6/105:30 pmCAN - SAN
2 stops31h 19mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,525
Thu 5/306:10 pmSAN - CAN
2 stops31h 05mChina Airlines
Mon 6/105:30 pmCAN - SAN
2 stops31h 19mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,563
Thu 5/237:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/12:25 amPVG - SAN
3 stops36h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,610
Thu 5/236:10 pmSAN - SZX
2 stops55h 35mChina Airlines
Thu 5/306:05 pmSZX - SAN
2 stops30h 47mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,616
Sun 5/197:25 amSAN - PVG
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Sun 6/25:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/10$1,628

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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 11, 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.
Wed 10/1611:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops41h 35mChina Airlines
Thu 10/317:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops29h 19mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,192
Thu 9/58:07 amSAN - PVG
3 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/242:25 amPVG - SAN
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,271
Thu 11/146:00 pmSAN - SZX
2 stops55h 25mChina Airlines
Mon 11/186:45 pmSZX - SAN
2 stops31h 24mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,272
Thu 11/286:00 pmSAN - CAN
2 stops30h 15mChina Airlines
Mon 12/25:30 pmCAN - SAN
2 stops39h 43mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,281
Thu 10/176:00 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops49h 50mChina Airlines
Mon 10/217:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops29h 19mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,291
Sun 10/137:55 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/191:55 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops32h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,302
Sat 9/286:15 amSAN - PEK
2 stops39h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 10/57:00 amPEK - SAN
2 stops25h 13mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$1,310
Thu 9/58:07 amSAN - PVG
3 stops24h 58mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/2512:35 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/9$1,316
Wed 9/46:15 amSAN - CAN
2 stops26h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 9/257:30 amCAN - SAN
2 stops24h 43mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/10$1,316

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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 11, 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.
Sun 5/197:25 amSAN - PVG
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Sun 6/25:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 29mDelta
Deal found 5/10$1,628
Sun 5/197:25 amSAN - PVG
1 stop16h 50mDelta
Sun 6/25:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/10$1,632
Sun 5/191:05 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/28:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,638
Mon 5/202:00 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops33h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/245:00 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops30h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,656
Sun 5/191:05 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/238:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops29h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,668
Sun 5/197:00 amSAN - NKG
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/26:20 pmNKG - SAN
3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,728
Sun 5/191:05 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/12:25 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,759
Sun 5/198:47 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops47h 53mANA
Sat 6/221:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 17mANA
Deal found 5/10$1,786
Sun 5/198:13 amSAN - PVG
2 stops35h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/11:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/10$1,799

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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 11, 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.
Sun 9/86:00 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops33h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/11$697
Sat 9/76:15 amSAN - PEK
2 stops26h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$709
Sat 9/76:15 amSAN - PKX
2 stops26h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$709
Sat 9/73:20 pmSAN - PEK
3 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$729
Sat 9/710:15 amSAN - PKX
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$730
Fri 9/66:00 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops34h 00mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/11$735
Fri 9/66:15 amSAN - PKX
2 stops41h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/11$739
Sun 9/89:30 amSAN - PEK
3 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11$741
Thu 8/16:28 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops57h 32mChina Airlines
Deal found 5/10$746

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 2,684,066 searches. Data last updated May 11, 2024.

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$1,271 - $1,691

Route

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Return

Price

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 9/5

3 stops24h 58m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/24

3 stops34h 05m

$1,271

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 10/17

2 stops49h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/21

2 stops29h 19m

$1,291

San DiegoBeijing Capital

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sat 9/28

2 stops39h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sat 10/5

2 stops25h 13m

$1,310

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 9/5

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/25

2 stops30h 34m

$1,382

San DiegoBeijing Capital

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sat 9/28

2 stops43h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/4

2 stops29h 42m

$1,402

San DiegoChongqing Jiangbei Intl

SAN - CKG

SANCKG

San Diego

Thu 10/31

2 stops29h 10m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 11/4

2 stops41h 42m

$1,601

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 6/17

2 stops31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/21

1 stop19h 55m

$1,632

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 9/5

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/25

2 stops29h 19m

$1,668

San DiegoBeijing Daxing Intl

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Wed 6/5

2 stops36h 14m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 6/12

2 stops46h 41m

$1,691

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/9

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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 May 11, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to China, such as ANA, Air China and China Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

8.5
Very good
1,179 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

8.5
Very good
919 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

8.4
Very good
576 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

8.3
Very good
1,477 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

8.3
Very good
915 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,179 reviews

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Multiple Airlines for just $1,271, but on average you can expect to pay $1,352.

  • 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 cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to China one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to China are China Airlines ($697), China Eastern ($709), and Delta ($951).

  • 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. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Shenzhen Airport (SZX), Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to China that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Diego to China flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Diego to China with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Diego to China flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to China that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Diego to China offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Diego to China?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Diego to China flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Diego to China flight deals updated?

    The San Diego to China flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/11.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$1,161Average$1,455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,217Average$2,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest$1,257Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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ANACheapest$1,358Average$1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,531Average$1,875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,615Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,615Average$1,868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,756Average$2,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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