Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to China from $533
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$1,164 - $1,660
Route
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San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
mié. 1/24
2 stops31h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
jue. 2/8
2 stops30h 09m
San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
mié. 4/24
2 stops23h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
lun. 6/10
2 stops18h 39m
San DiegoBeijing Daxing Intl
SAN - PKX
SANPKX
San Diego
lun. 1/8
2 stops37h 00m
Beijing Daxing Intl
lun. 1/22
2 stops25h 45m
San DiegoShanghai Hongqiao Intl
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
dom. 4/21
2 stops36h 45m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
lun. 6/10
2 stops41h 46m
San DiegoGuangzhou Baiyun
SAN - CAN
SANCAN
San Diego
sáb. 1/20
2 stops25h 40m
Guangzhou Baiyun
sáb. 2/17
2 stops42h 49m
San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong
SAN - PVG
SANPVG
San Diego
dom. 3/10
1 stop31h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
lun. 3/18
1 stop31h 15m
San DiegoBeijing Capital
SAN - PEK
SANPEK
San Diego
vie. 3/1
2 stops50h 50m
Beijing Capital
vie. 5/31
2 stops46h 29m
San DiegoGuangzhou Baiyun
SAN - CAN
SANCAN
San Diego
dom. 1/7
2 stops25h 05m
Guangzhou Baiyun
sáb. 1/20
2 stops22h 34m
San DiegoShanghai Hongqiao Intl
SAN - SHA
SANSHA
San Diego
vie. 1/19
2 stops31h 10m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
mié. 1/31
2 stops41h 12m
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 diciembre 5, 2023.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to China, such as Air China, Japan Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Food
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Food
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Food
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Food
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
Boarding
Comfort
Entertainment
Crew
Overall
Food
Reviews
Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience
Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.
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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 $1,200 on Cheapflights?
Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to China for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Airlines for just $1,164, but on average you can expect to pay $1,229.
Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to China for under $2,000?
There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to China within the next 7 days for less than $2,000.
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 Eastern ($674), EVA Air ($965), and Air China ($1,001).
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.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to China?
Consider China Airlines, Delta or China Eastern when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying 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.
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