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

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SAN — PVG
Mar 31 — Apr 71
Mon 3/31
Mon 4/7
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:27 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 28mAir China
Tue 5/137:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 49mAir China
Deal found 3/25$905
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/222:27 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops28h 53mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/131:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23$952
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/225:30 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop29h 35mAir Canada
Tue 5/133:55 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop20h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 3/23$997
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/218:30 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops24h 30mANA
Mon 5/123:10 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops23h 49mANA
Deal found 3/25$1,037
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/208:30 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops33h 10mANA
Sun 5/118:25 amPVG - SAN
2 stops30h 34mANA
Deal found 3/23$1,078
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 4/212:27 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops28h 33mAir China
Mon 5/55:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops21h 29mAir China
Deal found 3/25$1,091
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Wed 3/267:20 amSAN - PVG
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Mon 4/285:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop19h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/25$1,101
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 3/258:49 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 5/18:10 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop18h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,106
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/206:15 amSAN - PKX
2 stops26h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 5/117:45 pmPKX - SAN
2 stops32h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/25$1,107
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 4/227:45 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/104:50 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$1,110
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/64:48 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop31h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sat 4/195:00 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop32h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$1,116
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Fri 4/256:15 amSAN - SHA
2 stops38h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/281:20 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops33h 19mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/25$1,120

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to China 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 March 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to China that are best for you.

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/22

2:27 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops32h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

7:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$905

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/22

2:27 pm-10:20 am

2 stops28h 53m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

1:05 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops25h 54m

$952

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/22

5:30 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

3:55 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop20h 54m

$997

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Mon 4/21

8:30 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 5/12

3:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops23h 49m

$1,037

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 4/20

8:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/11

8:25 am-11:59 pm

2 stops30h 34m

$1,078

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 4/21

2:27 pm-10:00 am

2 stops28h 33m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/5

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops21h 29m

$1,091

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 4/9

7:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/20

3:45 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop21h 57m

$1,101

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Sun 4/20

6:15 am-12:05 am

2 stops26h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 5/11

7:45 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,107

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 4/22

7:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/10

4:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops54h 25m

$1,110

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sun 4/6

12:48 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop35h 02m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/19

5:00 pm-9:37 pm

2 stops19h 37m

$1,113

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to China?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $1,187). Flying from San Diego to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

When flying from San Diego to China, 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 China by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 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 China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated March 26, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to China, such as Japan Airlines, ANA and China Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very good
826 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Airlines
8.2
Very good
722 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,284 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to China from San Diego.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Diego to China are Air Canada ($551), Air China ($741), and United Airlines ($1,497).

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

    When deciding which route to take from San Diego to China consider San Diego - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, San Diego - Shanghai Pu Dong or San Diego - Beijing Daxing Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $1,187). Flying from San Diego to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,807). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from San Diego to China

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to China. 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 March 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,085Average$1,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,113Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China EasternCheapest$1,183Average$1,484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,208Average$1,776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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