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$442+ 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 10/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
oct. 24 — oct. 311
vie. 10/24
vie. 10/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from China to San Diego

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Round-trip from

$923
(Priceline)

One-way from

$442
(Kiwi.com)
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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 septiembre 24, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/65:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 14mAir China
jue. 11/1311:02 amSAN - SHA
2 stops30h 53mAir China
Deal found 9/22$923
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
vie. 10/243:45 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 42mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/25:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$959
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
vie. 10/245:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops31h 57mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/25:15 amSAN - SHA
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$959
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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.
mar. 10/287:15 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/611:02 amSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/23$975
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
mar. 10/285:35 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop33h 28mAir Canada
jue. 11/612:45 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop35h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 9/24$1,011
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
mar. 10/287:15 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 40mAir China
jue. 11/611:02 amSAN - PVG
2 stops44h 18mAir China
Deal found 9/24$1,029
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/23. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/243:55 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop14h 56mAir Canada
dom. 11/212:45 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop35h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 9/23$1,060
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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. 11/61:50 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/135:30 pmSAN - SHA
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/22$1,080
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/88:45 amPEK - SAN
2 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/1512:45 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/24$1,083
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
lun. 10/272:30 amPVG - SAN
2 stops27h 25mANA
jue. 11/66:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops23h 10mANA
Deal found 9/24$1,111
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/24. 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.
vie. 11/71:30 amPEK - SAN
2 stops33h 38mKorean Air
sáb. 11/156:45 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops46h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 9/24$1,514
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/22. 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.
lun. 10/62:50 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops34h 43mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/911:08 amSAN - SHA
2 stops35h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/22$1,681

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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 septiembre 24, 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

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 11/6

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops22h 14m

San Diego

jue. 11/13

11:02 am-9:55 am

2 stops30h 53m

$923

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 10/24

3:45 pm-10:27 am

2 stops33h 42m

San Diego

dom. 11/2

5:15 am-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$959

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 10/24

5:30 pm-10:27 am

2 stops31h 57m

San Diego

dom. 11/2

5:15 am-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$959

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 10/28

7:15 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 40m

San Diego

jue. 11/6

11:02 am-10:15 am

2 stops31h 13m

$975

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 10/28

7:15 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops34h 40m

San Diego

jue. 11/6

11:02 am-11:20 pm

2 stops44h 18m

$1,029

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

mié. 1/21

12:25 pm-5:24 pm

2 stops20h 59m

San Diego

dom. 1/25

6:10 pm-12:05 am

2 stops37h 55m

$1,050

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 10/24

3:55 pm-3:51 pm

1 stop14h 56m

San Diego

dom. 11/2

12:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$1,060

HangzhouSan Diego

HGH - SAN

HGHSAN

Hangzhou

mié. 1/21

3:10 pm-10:27 am

2 stops35h 17m

San Diego

dom. 1/25

11:08 am-1:45 pm

2 stops34h 37m

$1,077

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

jue. 11/6

1:50 pm-11:40 pm

3 stops25h 50m

San Diego

jue. 11/13

5:30 pm-2:15 pm

3 stops28h 45m

$1,080

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 2/19

8:35 am-10:24 am

2 stops17h 49m

San Diego

lun. 2/23

6:10 pm-11:45 am

2 stops49h 35m

$1,097

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/22

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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 septiembre 24, 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.

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?

    Air China, Air Canada, and Asiana Airlines can get you from China to San Diego in just under 14h 56m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 21m. 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 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 Beijing Daxing 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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