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$435+ 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 10/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SHA
Sep 15 — Sep 221
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Cheap San Diego to China flights in September & October 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Diego to China specifically for the months of September and October 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,868,638 searches. Prices were last updated on September 10, 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/266:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/69:35 amPVG - SAN
3 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,005
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/176:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/132:20 amPVG - SAN
3 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,011
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/106:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/162:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,027
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/176:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/147:25 amPVG - SAN
3 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,043
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/236:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/209:35 amPVG - SAN
3 stops20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,045
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/28:20 amSAN - PVG
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/309:35 amPVG - SAN
3 stops23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,046
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/106:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/179:00 amPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,059
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/28:20 amSAN - PVG
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/309:35 amPVG - SAN
3 stops23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,069
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/106:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/162:05 amPVG - SAN
3 stops30h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,078

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 2,868,638 searches. Data last updated September 10, 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.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/266:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/69:35 amPVG - SAN
3 stops23h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,005
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/176:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/132:20 amPVG - SAN
3 stops27h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,011
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/106:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/162:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,027
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/176:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/147:25 amPVG - SAN
3 stops22h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,043
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/236:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/209:35 amPVG - SAN
3 stops20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,045
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/28:20 amSAN - PVG
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/309:35 amPVG - SAN
3 stops23h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,046
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/116:30 amSAN - PEK
2 stops25h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 2/187:00 amPEK - SAN
2 stops26h 59mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$1,053
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/116:30 amSAN - PKX
2 stops25h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 2/187:30 amPKX - SAN
2 stops26h 29mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/9$1,053
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/106:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/179:00 amPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,059

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 2,868,638 searches. Data last updated September 10, 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.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/1111:27 amSAN - PVG
1 stop38h 13mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/202:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,094
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/1111:27 amSAN - PVG
1 stop38h 13mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/182:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,099
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/1111:27 amSAN - PVG
1 stop38h 13mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/175:35 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,114
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/1111:27 amSAN - PVG
1 stop38h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/215:35 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,142
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/1111:27 amSAN - PVG
1 stop38h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/152:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops26h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,146
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 9/1111:27 amSAN - PVG
1 stop38h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1610:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops18h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,187
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/118:55 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/1812:30 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops34h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,207
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/118:55 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/187:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops26h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,212
This China Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/118:55 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1612:30 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops26h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,217

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 2,868,638 searches. Data last updated September 10, 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.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/276:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$435
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/276:15 amSAN - PVG
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$442
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/279:20 pmSAN - SHA
3 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$458
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/211:27 amSAN - PVG
3 stops31h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$474
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/211:27 amSAN - PVG
2 stops21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$485
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sun 10/276:15 amSAN - SHA
2 stops44h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$494
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/81:33 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops42h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$550
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 10/611:17 amSAN - PVG
3 stops42h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$559
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Tue 10/86:00 pmSAN - PVG
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$566

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 2,868,638 searches. Data last updated September 10, 2024.

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$1,005 - $1,474

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San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 10/26

2 stops27h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/6

3 stops23h 21m

$1,005

San DiegoBeijing Capital

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Mon 11/11

2 stops25h 20m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/18

2 stops26h 59m

$1,053

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 10/14

2 stops32h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/11

2 stops23h 28m

$1,211

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/9

2 stops33h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/6

2 stops37h 37m

$1,275

San DiegoShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 10/30

2 stops24h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/20

2 stops22h 13m

$1,275

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 11/13

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/19

1 stop17h 00m

$1,334

San DiegoBeijing Capital

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 11/12

2 stops32h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/16

2 stops23h 36m

$1,363

San DiegoShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 10/17

2 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/30

2 stops54h 50m

$1,463

San DiegoBeijing Capital

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sat 2/1

2 stops42h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sat 2/8

2 stops29h 38m

$1,474

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 9/9

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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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $873). Flying from San Diego to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). 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 10, 2024.

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 42% on airfare.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Diego to China?

Our users search for these airlines the most when looking for flights from San Diego to China. Data last updated on September 10, 2024.

Consider China Eastern, China Airlines or Air China when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from San Diego to China.

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $1,075

China Airlines

China Airlines

From $1,064

Air China

Air China

From $1,352

Delta

Delta

From $1,615

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 10, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to China, such as ANA, Air China and Korean Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,058 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,058 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,058 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,058 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,444 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,058 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
835 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,058 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
511 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,058 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I like the crews’ services, especially for sr citizens who were on wheelchairs, the efficient pilots with their smooth landing of the plane back and forth, cleanliness of the restrooms and other amenities provided to the passengers! Flights were on time it’s fine with a little bit delay but we arrived on time!

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 $1,100 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Diego to China for under $1,100. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,005, but on average you can expect to pay $1,082.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Diego to China for under $1,100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Diego to China within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

  • 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 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. Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), 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 9/10.

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $873). Flying from San Diego to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,534). 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 7 airlines flying from San Diego to China

Discover the top 7 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 2,868,638 searches. Data last updated September 10, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$1,176Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China EasternCheapest$1,253Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$1,347Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,488Average$1,879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest