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$428+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to China

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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SHA
Mar 11 — Mar 181
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to China

Cheapest flights from San Diego to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 9, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:40 am
SAN
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PVG
2 stops25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/197:05 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops27h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$802
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/28:00 am
SAN
-
CAN
2 stops27h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/2110:20 pm
CAN
-
SAN
2 stops26h 24m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/8$819
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/168:26 pm
SAN
-
PEK
2 stops45h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/301:30 am
PEK
-
SAN
2 stops30h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$866
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:00 am
SAN
-
CAN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/2010:10 am
CAN
-
SAN
2 stops21h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$866
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/18:00 am
SAN
-
CAN
2 stops22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/2110:10 am
CAN
-
SAN
2 stops21h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/8$872
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/69:10 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops23h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 8/251:20 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops42h 07m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/7$874
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/147:40 am
SAN
-
SHA
2 stops46h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/194:50 pm
SHA
-
SAN
2 stops43h 46m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/6$874
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/17:40 am
SAN
-
CAN
2 stops22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 4/2910:10 am
CAN
-
SAN
2 stops20h 43m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/6$877
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/26:20 am
SAN
-
PKX
2 stops23h 55m
China Eastern
Wed 4/87:45 am
PKX
-
SAN
2 stops22h 09m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/6$877
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:20 am
SAN
-
PEK
2 stops37h 05m
China Eastern
Tue 3/3111:30 am
PEK
-
SAN
2 stops42h 24m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/6$885
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:20 am
SAN
-
PKX
2 stops26h 00m
China Eastern
Tue 3/317:45 pm
PKX
-
SAN
2 stops34h 09m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/6$885
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/318:00 am
SAN
-
CAN
2 stops22h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/2010:10 am
CAN
-
SAN
2 stops21h 17m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/8$886

Find flight deals from San Diego to China

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Round-trip from

$802
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$428
(United Airlines)
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to China that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

Wed 4/1

7:40 am-9:05 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/29

10:10 am-3:53 pm

2 stops20h 43m

$877

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 4/8

7:45 am-2:54 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$877

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Thu 2/19

6:20 am-11:20 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 3/4

7:30 am-2:31 pm

2 stops23h 01m

$877

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 3/24

6:20 am-10:25 am

2 stops37h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/31

11:30 am-2:54 pm

2 stops42h 24m

$885

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Tue 3/24

6:20 am-11:20 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 3/31

7:45 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops34h 09m

$885

San DiegoQingdao

SAN - TAO

SANTAO

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:20 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/9

2:55 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops18h 55m

$922

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Mon 3/16

6:15 am-9:25 am

2 stops36h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/30

1:30 am-4:56 pm

2 stops30h 26m

$933

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

6:25 pm-2:54 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$942

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:20 am-5:10 pm

2 stops42h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/5

6:25 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops38h 57m

$942

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 3/3

7:25 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/5

6:25 pm-6:22 pm

2 stops38h 57m

$942

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to China?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $524). Flying from San Diego to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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 February 9, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Air China from San Diego to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to China?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, and Korean Air fly from San Diego to China in about 22h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h. The distance from San Diego to China is about 7322 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to China?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $524). Flying from San Diego to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,295). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Diego to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$538Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$981Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,085Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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