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$432+ 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 10/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SHA
Oct 24 — Oct 311
Fri 10/24
Fri 10/31
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$851
(IEagle)

One-way from

$432
(Kiwi.com)
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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 September 24, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:02 amSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 13mAir China
Thu 11/204:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops23h 14mAir China
Deal found 9/24$851
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/235:31 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops26h 34mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/312:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops23h 29mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/23$929
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:31 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops30h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$939
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:08 amSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 52mAir China
Mon 11/32:25 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops25h 19mAir China
Deal found 9/23$946
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:15 amSAN - CTU
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/75:00 pmCTU - SAN
2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$953
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:31 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 44mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/48:30 amPVG - SAN
2 stops28h 59mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/23$959
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:31 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops36h 24mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/51:35 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops23h 54mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/23$959
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/236:15 amSAN - PVG
1 stop19h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:30 amPVG - SAN
2 stops24h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$964
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:31 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 44mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/28:30 amPVG - SAN
2 stops51h 49mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/23$965
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 9/247:59 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops47h 51mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/287:30 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops28h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/23$981
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:10 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/204:30 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$987
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
Wed 10/155:31 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/195:40 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops29h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$995

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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 September 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to China that are best for you.

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San Diego

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoNingbo

SAN - NGB

SANNGB

San Diego

Sat 2/14

6:10 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops35h 55m

Ningbo Lishe Intl

Sun 3/8

10:55 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops39h 49m

$919

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 10/23

11:08 am-10:00 am

2 stops31h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/3

2:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$946

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Sun 11/2

5:15 am-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 10m

Chengdu

Fri 11/7

5:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops22h 44m

$953

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 3/3

5:10 pm-10:45 am

2 stops25h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/17

6:35 pm-8:34 am

2 stops28h 59m

$959

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 2/10

7:05 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

7:05 pm-4:06 pm

2 stops36h 01m

$959

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 10/23

5:31 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops31h 54m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/3

7:10 am-8:19 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$959

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 2/12

7:05 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

12:50 pm-3:06 pm

2 stops42h 16m

$959

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 2/26

7:05 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

8:30 am-8:04 pm

2 stops27h 34m

$959

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 10/14

5:31 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/5

1:35 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$959

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Tue 10/14

5:31 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops36h 24m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/2

10:30 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops37h 49m

$959

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $1,070). Flying from San Diego to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 24, 2025.

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.

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 September 24, 2025.
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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.
Air China
7.3
Good
108 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,973 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

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 Air China, Cathay Pacific, and China Eastern fly from San Diego to China in about 25h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 20m. The distance from San Diego to China is about 6341 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 Air China ($475), China Airlines ($477), and Cathay Pacific ($694).

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to China consider San Diego - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, San Diego - Shanghai Pu Dong or San Diego - Beijing Capital as they are the most popular.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $1,070). Flying from San Diego to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$981Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$1,089Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,093Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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