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$538+ 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
Aug 10 — Aug 171
Sun 8/10
Sun 8/17
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$930
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$538
(Air Canada)
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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 August 5, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Fri 9/195:00 pmCTU - SAN
2 stops21h 44mAir China
Fri 9/2611:08 amSAN - CTU
2 stops31h 47mAir China
Deal found 8/4$930
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Fri 9/193:00 pmCTU - SAN
2 stops23h 44mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/261:35 pmSAN - CTU
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/4$1,175
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 8/193:30 pmPKX - SAN
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/261:17 pmSAN - PKX
3 stops33h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$1,477
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Tue 8/197:45 amPKX - SAN
2 stops22h 34mChina Eastern
Tue 8/266:20 amSAN - PKX
2 stops26h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/5$1,661
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops18h 33mANA
Mon 10/138:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops18h 20mANA
Deal found 8/4$1,903
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/2311:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops18h 33mANA
Wed 10/158:39 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 56mANA
Deal found 8/4$1,906
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/221:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops28h 33mANA
Sun 10/128:39 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 56mANA
Deal found 8/4$1,909
This AranGrant deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/231:35 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 11mANA
Wed 10/158:39 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops24h 36mANA
Deal found 8/4$1,909
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Mon 9/221:35 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 48mANA
Tue 10/148:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops21h 40mANA
Deal found 8/4$1,926
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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.
Tue 9/2312:10 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop21h 13mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/146:00 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/4$2,453
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/4. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/233:55 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops17h 28mAir Canada
Sun 10/124:40 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop30h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 8/4$2,633
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
Mon 8/181:45 amPKX - SAN
2 stops31h 51mQatar Airways
Tue 8/2611:28 amSAN - PKX
2 stops35h 57mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/5$2,831

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 August 5, 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

ChengduSan Diego

CTU - SAN

CTUSAN

Chengdu

Fri 9/19

5:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops21h 44m

San Diego

Fri 9/26

11:08 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 47m

$930

ChengduSan Diego

CTU - SAN

CTUSAN

Chengdu

Fri 9/19

3:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops23h 44m

San Diego

Fri 9/26

1:35 pm-3:40 pm

3 stops35h 05m

$1,175

BeijingSan Diego

PKX - SAN

PKXSAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 8/19

3:30 pm-11:35 am

3 stops35h 05m

San Diego

Tue 8/26

1:17 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops33h 33m

$1,477

BeijingSan Diego

PKX - SAN

PKXSAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 8/19

7:45 am-3:19 pm

2 stops22h 34m

San Diego

Tue 8/26

6:20 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,661

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

11:35 am-3:08 pm

2 stops18h 33m

San Diego

Mon 10/13

8:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$1,903

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

11:35 am-3:08 pm

2 stops18h 33m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

8:39 pm-12:35 am

2 stops36h 56m

$1,906

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/22

1:35 am-3:08 pm

2 stops28h 33m

San Diego

Sun 10/12

8:39 pm-12:35 am

2 stops36h 56m

$1,909

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 9/23

1:35 pm-7:46 pm

2 stops21h 11m

San Diego

Wed 10/15

8:39 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops24h 36m

$1,909

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/22

1:35 am-6:23 pm

2 stops31h 48m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 40m

$1,926

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

8:10 pm-7:46 pm

1 stop14h 36m

San Diego

Tue 10/14

8:39 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop29h 46m

$2,453

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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 August 5, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from China to San Diego, such as ANA, Korean Air, and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
924 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
924 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
924 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,122 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
924 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,544 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
924 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
470 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
924 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,304 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
924 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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 most popular routes from China to San Diego?

    The most popular flight routes from China to San Diego are Chengdu - San Diego, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - 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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