Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to China from $533

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SAN — SHA
dic. 10 — dic. 171

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$1,164 - $1,660

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Return

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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

$1,164

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

mié. 4/24

2 stops23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 6/10

2 stops18h 39m

$1,210

San DiegoBeijing Daxing Intl

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

lun. 1/8

2 stops37h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

lun. 1/22

2 stops25h 45m

$1,256

San DiegoShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

dom. 4/21

2 stops36h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

lun. 6/10

2 stops41h 46m

$1,441

San DiegoGuangzhou Baiyun

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

sáb. 1/20

2 stops25h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

sáb. 2/17

2 stops42h 49m

$1,517

San DiegoShanghai Pu Dong

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

dom. 3/10

1 stop31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 3/18

1 stop31h 15m

$1,579

San DiegoBeijing Capital

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

vie. 3/1

2 stops50h 50m

Beijing Capital

vie. 5/31

2 stops46h 29m

$1,598

San DiegoGuangzhou Baiyun

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

dom. 1/7

2 stops25h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

sáb. 1/20

2 stops22h 34m

$1,660

San DiegoShanghai Hongqiao Intl

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

vie. 1/19

2 stops31h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 1/31

2 stops41h 12m

$1,660

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 12/4

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.
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

8.5
Very good
4 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

8.4
Very good
15 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

8.3
Very good
64 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

8.3
Very good
153 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

8.2
Very good
401 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Boarding

9.0

Comfort

8.5

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.5

Food

9.0

Reviews

1 / 1

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.

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 $1,200 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?

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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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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$1,165Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,302Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ANACheapest$1,392Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest$1,439Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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DeltaCheapest$1,747Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,780Average$3,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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