HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Diego

$447+ 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 2/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
ene. 22 — ene. 291
jue. 1/22
jue. 1/29
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from China to San Diego with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from China to San Diego

Best flights from China to San Diego
Discover carefully curated flight deals from China to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated diciembre 23, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/218:15 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop29h 40mDelta
jue. 3/1210:10 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop26h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/21$892
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
sáb. 3/78:55 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop14h 53mUnited Airlines
mar. 3/106:15 amSAN - PVG
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,047
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
sáb. 1/3110:50 amPEK - SAN
2 stops24h 29mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/86:15 amSAN - PEK
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,112
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
sáb. 2/214:25 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops23h 15mAsiana Airlines
jue. 3/1211:03 amSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 02mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,228
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
mié. 3/41:30 amPEK - SAN
2 stops29h 52mKorean Air
lun. 3/96:15 amSAN - PEK
2 stops25h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 12/20$1,255
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
dom. 2/17:55 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops57h 30mEVA Air
vie. 2/138:26 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops55h 09mEVA Air
Deal found 12/21$1,374
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
jue. 2/51:40 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 14mANA
jue. 2/1211:05 amSAN - SHA
2 stops33h 20mANA
Deal found 12/22$1,606
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 3/412:10 amPKX - SAN
2 stops50h 59mQatar Airways
lun. 3/98:50 amSAN - PKX
2 stops38h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,737
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 2/312:10 amCAN - SAN
3 stops55h 30mEthiopian Air
dom. 2/810:00 pmSAN - CAN
3 stops63h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$2,325
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mié. 2/47:35 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops37h 49mMultiple Airlines
mié. 2/116:05 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,264
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
mié. 3/43:05 pmHGH - SAN
2 stops24h 35mAsiana Airlines
dom. 3/88:50 pmSAN - HGH
2 stops25h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,278
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mié. 2/41:15 pmCAN - SAN
2 stops40h 33mKorean Air
dom. 2/82:55 pmSAN - CAN
2 stops29h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 12/21$1,326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
jue. 3/57:20 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop17h 33mUnited Airlines
lun. 3/912:55 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops37h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,399
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
sáb. 1/318:05 amPKX - SAN
2 stops28h 12mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/86:35 amSAN - PKX
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,291
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
vie. 1/3012:55 pmCSX - SAN
2 stops47h 48mKorean Air
mar. 2/36:35 amSAN - CSX
2 stops37h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 12/20$1,326
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
dom. 2/18:05 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop31h 58mMultiple Airlines
vie. 2/136:15 amSAN - PEK
2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,370
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
sáb. 1/3111:40 amPEK - SAN
1 stop24h 14mUnited Airlines
dom. 2/87:52 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop29h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,536
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
sáb. 2/211:40 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops19h 49mANA
jue. 3/128:50 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops24h 35mANA
Deal found 12/21$1,712
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 1/311:25 amPKX - SAN
2 stops34h 35mQatar Airways
vie. 2/1310:53 amSAN - PKX
2 stops35h 52mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,932
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
mié. 3/187:30 amCTU - SAN
2 stops22h 19mUnited Airlines
dom. 3/226:15 amSAN - CTU
2 stops48h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,781
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
jue. 2/52:50 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
jue. 2/1211:05 amSAN - SHA
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$2,020

Find flight deals from China to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated diciembre 23, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$892
(Delta)

One-way from

$447
(Kiwi.com)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Guangzhou Baiyun-San Diego flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Guangzhou Baiyun-San Diego flights.
Search Deals
From China to San Diego
Search Deals
One-way flight from China to San Diego
Search Deals

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 diciembre 23, 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

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 2/21

8:15 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 40m

San Diego

jue. 3/12

10:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$892

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 3/7

8:55 pm-7:48 pm

1 stop14h 53m

San Diego

mar. 3/10

6:15 am-6:55 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,047

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

sáb. 1/31

10:50 am-7:19 pm

2 stops24h 29m

San Diego

dom. 2/8

6:15 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 00m

$1,112

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 2/21

4:25 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops23h 15m

San Diego

jue. 3/12

11:03 am-10:05 am

2 stops32h 02m

$1,228

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

mié. 3/4

1:30 am-3:22 pm

2 stops29h 52m

San Diego

lun. 3/9

6:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,255

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mié. 2/4

7:35 pm-5:24 pm

3 stops37h 49m

San Diego

mié. 2/11

6:05 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$1,264

HangzhouSan Diego

HGH - SAN

HGHSAN

Hangzhou

mié. 3/4

3:05 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops24h 35m

San Diego

dom. 3/8

8:50 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$1,278

BeijingSan Diego

PKX - SAN

PKXSAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

sáb. 1/31

8:05 am-8:17 pm

2 stops28h 12m

San Diego

dom. 2/8

6:35 am-11:20 pm

2 stops24h 45m

$1,291

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

mié. 2/4

1:15 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops40h 33m

San Diego

dom. 2/8

2:55 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$1,326

ChangshaSan Diego

CSX - SAN

CSXSAN

Changsha Huanghua Intl

vie. 1/30

12:55 pm-8:43 pm

2 stops47h 48m

San Diego

mar. 2/3

6:35 am-11:40 am

2 stops37h 05m

$1,326

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/21

Showing 1-10 of 38 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from China to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from China with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 diciembre 23, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from China to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 49% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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 diciembre 23, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from China to San Diego, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,105 reviews

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

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.

  • How long is the flight from China to San Diego?

    Delta, United Airlines, and Korean Air can get you from China to San Diego in just under 14h 53m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 59m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6575 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air China, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $465. Delta flights start at $514 while deals on United Airlines start at $515 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 Hongqiao Intl - San Diego, Shanghai Pu Dong - San Diego and Hangzhou - 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Diego?

Book flights to San Diego if you plan to visit one of these locations
El Cajon
Chula Vista
National City
Coronado
La Mesa
Poway
Julian
Lemon Grove

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for China to San Diego

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Incheon Intl to Los Angeles flights
New Delhi to San Francisco flights
Mumbai to San Francisco flights
Haneda to Los Angeles flights
Manila to Los Angeles flights
Taiwan Taoyuan Intl to Los Angeles flights
Incheon Intl to San Francisco flights
Haneda to San Francisco flights
Manila to San Francisco flights
Narita to Los Angeles flights
Taiwan Taoyuan Intl to San Francisco flights
Suvarnabhumi to Los Angeles flights
Hongqiao Intl to Los Angeles flights
Taiwan Taoyuan Intl to Ontario flights
Narita to San Francisco flights
Gimpo Intl to Los Angeles flights
Pu Dong to Los Angeles flights
Yerevan to Los Angeles flights
Bangalore to San Francisco flights
Singapore to Los Angeles flights
Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco flights
Hyderabad to San Francisco flights
Mumbai to San Jose flights
Hong Kong to Los Angeles flights
Incheon Intl to Ontario flights
Suvarnabhumi to San Francisco flights
Ahmedabad to San Francisco flights
Hong Kong to San Francisco flights
Mumbai to Los Angeles flights
Mumbai to Oakland flights
Pu Dong to San Francisco flights
Incheon Intl to Las Vegas flights
Haneda to Ontario flights
Narita to Ontario flights
Kansai Intl to Los Angeles flights
Suvarnabhumi to Ontario flights
Capital to San Francisco flights
Singapore to San Francisco flights
Chennai to San Francisco flights
Sung Shan to Los Angeles flights
New Delhi to Los Angeles flights
Incheon Intl to Santa Ana flights
New Delhi to San Jose flights
Don Mueang Intl to Los Angeles flights
Gimpo Intl to San Francisco flights
Manila to San Jose flights
Ho Chi Minh City to San Francisco flights
Manila to Oakland flights

Top airline flying from China to San Diego

Discover the top airline that operate flights from China to San Diego. 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 diciembre 23, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$1,007Average$1,007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.