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$459+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to China

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — PVG
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to China

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to China (CN0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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$1,059
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One-way from

$459
(Kiwi.com)
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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 December 23, 2024.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/3110:06 amSAN - SHA
2 stops32h 19mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/315:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,180
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/276:47 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops53h 13mAir Canada
Wed 1/295:50 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 49mAir Canada
Deal found 12/23$1,225
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2910:23 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop24h 57mDelta
Thu 1/305:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop21h 22mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,254
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/303:50 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/305:50 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,255
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/296:15 amSAN - PEK
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/176:55 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,335
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:51 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops23h 34mANA
Tue 1/281:40 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 13mANA
Deal found 12/23$1,428
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/3010:06 amSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 49mAir China
Thu 1/305:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 28mAir China
Deal found 12/23$1,462
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:15 amSAN - PVG
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/298:25 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop15h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,631
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/254:06 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops26h 44mChina Airlines
Wed 1/2912:05 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops20h 55mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,693
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/318:25 amSAN - PVG
2 stops32h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 1/2610:55 amPVG - SAN
2 stops51h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/23$1,717
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/288:51 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops36h 24mANA
Mon 1/272:30 amPVG - SAN
2 stops33h 23mANA
Deal found 12/23$1,748
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.
Sun 12/296:15 amSAN - PKX
2 stops25h 05mChina Eastern
Fri 1/177:30 amPKX - SAN
2 stops25h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/21$1,937

Find flights from San Diego to China within your budget

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 December 23, 2024.

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San DiegoKunming

SAN - KMG

SANKMG

San Diego

Thu 2/6

6:30 am-12:40 am

2 stops26h 10m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 2/13

7:30 am-5:01 pm

2 stops25h 31m

$1,059

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops40h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/23

10:40 am-8:44 pm

2 stops25h 04m

$1,080

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 1/15

7:35 am-11:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/29

5:50 pm-8:39 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$1,101

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 1/15

7:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/29

5:50 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops36h 59m

$1,113

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 1/15

7:35 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/29

8:55 am-2:49 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$1,122

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 3/11

7:20 am-4:55 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/21

3:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$1,132

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Wed 4/2

6:59 pm-9:40 am

2 stops23h 41m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/23

6:05 pm-4:39 pm

1 stop37h 34m

$1,145

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

Thu 2/6

4:00 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 2/13

10:15 pm-2:01 pm

3 stops31h 46m

$1,191

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Wed 3/12

10:00 am-5:15 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/20

6:10 pm-1:41 pm

2 stops34h 31m

$1,205

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 3/31

10:16 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 44m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/23

8:55 am-2:54 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$1,249

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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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Travel insights for flights from San Diego to China

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Diego to China including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $1,199). Flying from San Diego to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 December 23, 2024.

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 December 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Diego to China, such as ANA, Delta and Air Canada. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,025 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,440 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
753 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
474 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Your hospitality was excellent, very polite and kind. The meal was tasty and good. The buns were cold. Who likes cold buns?

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 China ($474), Asiana Airlines ($596), and Delta ($641).

  • 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 - Guangzhou Baiyun 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to China (average of $1,199). Flying from San Diego to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,839). 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 5 airlines flying from San Diego to China

Discover the top 5 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China AirlinesCheapest$1,153Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China EasternCheapest$1,229Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,276Average$1,747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$1,278Average$1,647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air ChinaCheapest$1,455Average$1,794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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