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$477+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — SHA
Jun 16 — Jun 231
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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 May 17, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 12/17:05 pm
SAN
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PEK
2 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1010:50 am
PEK
-
SAN
2 stops28h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/13$950
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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.
Sun 8/306:15 am
SAN
-
PEK
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/84:50 pm
PEK
-
SAN
2 stops42h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$985
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 12/14:50 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops36h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/71:10 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,016
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Wed 10/217:00 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/411:20 am
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops19h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,021
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/295:22 pm
SAN
-
CKG
2 stops26h 03m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/86:35 pm
CKG
-
SAN
2 stops29h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,025
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 10/207:50 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/89:30 am
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops21h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,043
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/16. 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 11/147:30 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops22h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/22:00 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops20h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,071
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 10/208:53 pm
SAN
-
CGO
2 stops51h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/84:15 pm
CGO
-
SAN
2 stops31h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,071
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/216:20 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops38h 20m
ANA
Wed 11/48:30 am
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops24h 59m
ANA
Deal found 5/17$1,072
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/215:00 pm
SAN
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SHA
2 stops28h 15m
ANA
Wed 11/41:40 pm
SHA
-
SAN
2 stops19h 49m
ANA
Deal found 5/14$1,077
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 10/138:53 pm
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops23h 12m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 10/185:40 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops30h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/14$1,080
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Sun 11/16:15 am
SAN
-
CAN
2 stops25h 55m
China Eastern
Sat 11/79:00 am
CAN
-
SAN
2 stops21h 54m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/13$1,097

Find flight deals from San Diego to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Diego to China flight deals. Data was last updated May 17, 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,021
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$478
(oojo)
From San Diego to China
One-way flight from San Diego to China

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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 May 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to China that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 9/8

6:15 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

8:50 am-3:19 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,021

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

7:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

8:50 am-2:36 pm

2 stops21h 46m

$1,021

San DiegoChongqing

SAN - CKG

SANCKG

San Diego

Sat 8/29

5:22 pm-10:25 am

2 stops26h 03m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Tue 9/8

6:35 pm-8:48 am

2 stops29h 13m

$1,025

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sun 8/9

6:25 am-2:00 pm

3 stops64h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sat 8/15

10:40 am-11:58 pm

2 stops28h 18m

$1,167

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sun 8/2

7:58 pm-9:40 am

2 stops22h 42m

Beijing Capital

Mon 1/11

2:15 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$1,170

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Fri 9/18

7:00 am-1:25 am

2 stops27h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/15

7:30 pm-9:02 am

2 stops29h 32m

$1,183

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sun 11/1

6:15 am-6:00 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/5

8:30 am-3:20 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,226

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 9/8

6:15 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/15

8:10 pm-10:18 am

2 stops29h 08m

$1,264
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 10/21

9:30 am-5:25 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/4

8:55 pm-7:49 pm

1 stop14h 54m

$1,273

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Thu 9/3

6:15 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 9/19

7:45 am-10:42 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$1,364

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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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 $790). Flying from San Diego to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,371). 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 May 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andAir 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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

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, United Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from San Diego to China in about 20h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 30h 42m. The distance from San Diego to China is about 6575 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 United Airlines ($524), Delta ($546), and China Eastern ($678).

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $790). Flying from San Diego to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,371). 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 2 airlines flying from San Diego to China

Discover the top 2 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 May 17, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,093Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,128Average$1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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