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$445+ 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
Jan 25 — Feb 11
Sun 1/25
Sun 2/1
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 26, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/2610:25 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/146:35 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,283
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/266:15 amSAN - PKX
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1411:00 amPKX - SAN
2 stops22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$1,820
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Fri 12/266:20 amSAN - PKX
2 stops38h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 1/147:20 amPKX - SAN
2 stops24h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/26$1,920
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:15 amSAN - SZX
2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/312:25 pmSZX - SAN
2 stops35h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:40 amSAN - SZX
2 stops23h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:00 pmSZX - SAN
2 stops21h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,457
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:20 amSAN - SZX
2 stops37h 05mKorean Air
Thu 1/112:40 pmSZX - SAN
2 stops24h 58mKorean Air
Deal found 12/26$2,471
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:15 pmSAN - SZX
2 stops51h 10mKorean Air
Thu 1/112:40 pmSZX - SAN
2 stops24h 58mKorean Air
Deal found 12/26$2,477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/278:45 pmSAN - SZX
2 stops45h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:00 pmSZX - SAN
2 stops21h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$2,507
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/274:15 pmSAN - SZX
2 stops51h 10mKorean Air
Thu 1/112:40 pmSZX - SAN
2 stops24h 58mKorean Air
Deal found 12/26$2,527
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:40 amSAN - SZX
2 stops23h 50mAir China
Tue 12/308:30 pmSZX - SAN
1 stop19h 07mAir China
Deal found 12/26$2,537
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:55 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/31:15 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/26$3,033
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/278:45 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:30 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops36h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/25$3,132

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Round-trip from

$830
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One-way from

$445
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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 December 26, 2025.
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

Thu 1/22

6:35 am-12:10 am

2 stops25h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 1/27

9:00 am-1:33 pm

2 stops20h 33m

$840

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/13

7:30 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$845

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Thu 4/2

6:20 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 4/13

7:45 am-7:14 pm

2 stops26h 29m

$845

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 1/14

8:37 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

1:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$866

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 1/12

8:37 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/19

1:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$866

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 1/22

8:37 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 48m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/4

1:40 pm-7:54 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$902

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 5/12

8:15 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/9

12:20 pm-8:18 am

2 stops34h 58m

$903

San DiegoQingdao

SAN - TAO

SANTAO

San Diego

Mon 2/9

2:51 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops35h 29m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 2/16

12:25 pm-8:18 am

3 stops35h 53m

$912

San DiegoQingdao

SAN - TAO

SANTAO

San Diego

Thu 1/22

6:35 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 1/26

2:55 pm-7:08 pm

2 stops44h 13m

$921

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Fri 1/23

8:42 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop26h 48m

Beijing Capital

Fri 1/30

10:55 am-8:35 am

2 stops37h 40m

$951

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $616). 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.

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 December 26, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Diego to China is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

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 December 26, 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
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
9,116 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
7.2
Good
132 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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
10,562 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,019 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

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 China Eastern, ANA, and Korean Air fly from San Diego to China in about 23h 48m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 22m. The distance from San Diego to China is about 6593 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 ($522), United Airlines ($524), and Delta ($546).

  • 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 Daxing Intl 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $616). 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

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 December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$981Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$1,085Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,085Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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