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$475+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SAN
Mar 9 — Mar 161
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Cheap flight deals from China to San Diego

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 February 7, 2026.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:40 pm
PEK
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SAN
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/95:52 pm
SAN
-
PEK
2 stops40h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$829
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 11/198:15 pm
PVG
-
SAN
1 stop18h 40m
Delta
Sun 11/2910:30 pm
SAN
-
PVG
1 stop25h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$940
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Thu 4/165:30 pm
PVG
-
SAN
2 stops33h 38m
Delta
Sat 4/256:20 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops22h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/6$944
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/258:55 pm
PVG
-
SAN
1 stop17h 45m
United Airlines
Sun 3/299:46 am
SAN
-
PVG
1 stop16h 39m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$946
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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.
Tue 7/73:55 pm
PVG
-
SAN
1 stop15h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/218:25 am
SAN
-
PVG
2 stops21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,051
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 7/73:55 pm
PVG
-
SAN
1 stop19h 58m
Air Canada
Tue 7/218:25 am
SAN
-
PVG
1 stop38h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 2/6$1,056
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:30 am
PKX
-
SAN
2 stops22h 24m
China Eastern
Tue 3/316:20 am
SAN
-
PKX
2 stops26h 45m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/7$1,168
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/247:00 am
PEK
-
SAN
2 stops22h 54m
China Eastern
Tue 3/316:20 am
SAN
-
PEK
2 stops26h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/7$1,168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/27:40 pm
PEK
-
SAN
2 stops31h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/88:35 pm
SAN
-
PEK
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,170
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/21:00 pm
PEK
-
SAN
1 stop37h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/109:19 am
SAN
-
PEK
2 stops35h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,196
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/17:40 pm
PEK
-
SAN
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/88:35 pm
SAN
-
PEK
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,204
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:40 pm
PEK
-
SAN
2 stops31h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/87:35 pm
SAN
-
PEK
1 stop28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/6$1,219

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 February 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$829
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$475
(Kiwi.com)
Provider with most accurate pricing for Guangzhou Baiyun-San Diego flight deals.
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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 February 7, 2026.
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

Thu 4/16

5:30 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops33h 38m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:20 am-7:50 pm

2 stops22h 30m

$944

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/25

8:55 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops31h 02m

San Diego

Sun 3/29

6:20 am-5:25 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$946

BeijingSan Diego

PKX - SAN

PKXSAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 3/24

7:30 am-2:54 pm

2 stops22h 24m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

6:20 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 45m

$1,168

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-2:54 pm

2 stops22h 54m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

6:20 am-11:50 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,168

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/2

7:40 pm-11:41 am

2 stops31h 01m

San Diego

Fri 5/8

8:35 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$1,170

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/2

1:00 pm-11:41 am

1 stop37h 41m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

9:19 am-11:55 am

2 stops35h 36m

$1,196

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Thu 4/30

7:40 pm-11:41 am

2 stops31h 01m

San Diego

Fri 5/8

7:35 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop28h 35m

$1,219

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Sat 3/21

1:55 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops25h 03m

San Diego

Sat 3/28

5:35 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops34h 55m

$1,221

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/24

7:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops27h 45m

San Diego

Tue 3/31

8:59 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop30h 06m

$1,256

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 2/26

1:15 pm-4:46 pm

2 stops43h 31m

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:15 am-12:05 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$1,267

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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 February 7, 2026.
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.

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

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 China Eastern can get you from China to San Diego in just under 22h 24m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 14m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6377 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?

  • 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.

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Top airline flying from China to San Diego

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