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$467+ Cheap flights from China to San Diego (SAN)

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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from China to San Diego

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Round-trip from

$1,140
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$467
(Kiwi.com)
From China to San Diego
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Cheapest flights from China to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Tue 7/13:30 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops23h 14mAsiana Airlines
Wed 7/237:27 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops29h 23mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,140
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:10 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop19h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/278:00 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,146
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 7/71:10 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 34mAsiana Airlines
Thu 7/107:27 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 33mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,149
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/46:25 pmCAN - SAN
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/410:54 amSAN - CAN
2 stops32h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,170
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Thu 7/312:25 pmCAN - SAN
2 stops26h 19mAsiana Airlines
Fri 9/58:11 pmSAN - CAN
2 stops24h 04mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sun 7/62:25 amPVG - SAN
3 stops36h 04mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/1010:54 amSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,309
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1812:40 amCSX - SAN
2 stops34h 07mAsiana Airlines
Thu 9/256:15 amSAN - CSX
2 stops26h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,311
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/192:00 pmCSX - SAN
2 stops24h 46mAir China
Thu 9/2511:08 amSAN - CSX
2 stops33h 02mAir China
Deal found 6/16$1,373
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 7/25:25 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 7/2310:43 amSAN - PEK
1 stop37h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,373
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/169:00 pmCTU - SAN
2 stops41h 44mAir China
Wed 7/238:00 amSAN - CTU
2 stops24h 35mAir China
Deal found 6/16$1,393
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/167:55 amCTU - SAN
3 stops29h 59mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/233:57 pmSAN - CTU
3 stops32h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,398
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/291:55 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop24h 51mAir China
Thu 7/2410:54 amSAN - PEK
1 stop27h 36mAir China
Deal found 6/18$1,532

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from China to San Diego 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/1

3:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 14m

San Diego

Wed 7/23

7:27 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$1,140

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/13

6:10 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop19h 41m

San Diego

Sat 12/27

8:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$1,146

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/7

1:10 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops25h 34m

San Diego

Thu 7/10

7:27 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops28h 33m

$1,149

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 7/4

6:25 pm-11:35 am

2 stops32h 10m

San Diego

Thu 9/4

10:54 am-10:25 am

2 stops32h 31m

$1,170

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 7/3

12:25 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops26h 19m

San Diego

Thu 9/4

6:15 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,187

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 7/6

2:25 am-11:29 pm

3 stops36h 04m

San Diego

Thu 7/10

10:54 am-9:55 am

2 stops32h 01m

$1,309

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Wed 7/2

5:25 pm-12:15 am

1 stop21h 50m

San Diego

Tue 7/22

8:44 pm-4:45 am

1 stop17h 01m

$1,373

ChengduSan Diego

CTU - SAN

CTUSAN

Chengdu

Wed 7/16

9:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops41h 44m

San Diego

Wed 7/23

8:00 am-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,393

ChengduSan Diego

CTU - SAN

CTUSAN

Chengdu

Wed 7/16

7:55 am-10:54 pm

3 stops29h 59m

San Diego

Wed 7/23

3:57 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops32h 43m

$1,398

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/29

1:55 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop24h 51m

San Diego

Thu 7/24

10:54 am-5:30 am

1 stop27h 36m

$1,532

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Best time to book a flight from China to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from China to San Diego

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from China to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

When flying from China to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Japan Airlines and ANA from China to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,494 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,310 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from China?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from China, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $732. Air Canada flights start at $737 while deals on EVA Air start at $774 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to San Diego?

    The most popular flight routes from China to San Diego are Shanghai Pu Dong - San Diego, Guangzhou Baiyun - San Diego and Changsha Huanghua Intl - San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to San Diego 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 China to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from China to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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