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$504+ 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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SAN
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from China to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from China (CN0) to San Diego (SAN). 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.

Round-trip from

$869
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$504
(Justfly.com)
From China to San Diego
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Discover carefully curated flight deals from China to San Diego that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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.
Tue 1/285:50 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop17h 00mAir Canada
Tue 2/44:00 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 12/23$869
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.
Wed 1/295:50 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/45:30 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$876
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.
Mon 1/278:25 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 32mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/67:35 amSAN - PVG
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,036
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 1/265:30 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop21h 22mDelta
Thu 2/67:20 amSAN - PVG
1 stop17h 35mDelta
Deal found 12/23$1,076
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/711:45 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops37h 27mQatar Airways
Tue 1/1410:55 amSAN - PVG
2 stops35h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/23$1,654
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/512:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/124:00 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$898
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/74:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops38h 19mAir China
Tue 1/1410:15 amSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 40mAir China
Deal found 12/23$1,969
This Netflights 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2811:30 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops56h 27mEthiopian Air
Wed 2/59:30 pmSAN - PVG
3 stops50h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/23$2,219
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/2612:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops27h 52mSingapore Airlines
Thu 2/69:55 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops46h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/23$2,258
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/612:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops36h 29mLufthansa
Tue 1/147:00 amSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 12/23$2,491
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2311:25 amPEK - SAN
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/14:00 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,512
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2310:40 amPKX - SAN
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/14:00 pmSAN - PKX
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,765

Find flights from China to San Diego within your budget

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 December 23, 2024.

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/28

5:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 00m

San Diego

Sun 2/2

4:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$869

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/29

5:50 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop17h 00m

San Diego

Sun 2/2

8:51 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops27h 09m

$876

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/5

12:30 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops42h 35m

San Diego

Wed 2/12

4:00 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$898

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/27

8:25 pm-2:57 pm

2 stops34h 32m

San Diego

Thu 2/6

7:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$1,036

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/26

5:30 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop21h 22m

San Diego

Mon 2/3

10:15 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$1,076

BeijingSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Thu 1/23

11:25 am-6:50 pm

2 stops23h 25m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

4:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,512

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/7

11:45 pm-9:12 pm

2 stops37h 27m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

10:55 am-2:20 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,654

BeijingSan Diego

PKX - SAN

PKXSAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 1/23

10:40 am-6:50 pm

2 stops24h 10m

San Diego

Sat 2/1

4:00 pm-12:30 am

2 stops40h 30m

$1,765

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/7

4:30 pm-2:49 pm

2 stops38h 19m

San Diego

Tue 1/14

10:15 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 40m

$1,969

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/28

11:30 pm-3:57 pm

3 stops56h 27m

San Diego

Wed 2/5

9:30 pm-4:15 pm

3 stops50h 45m

$2,219

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Best time to book a flight from China to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from China to San Diego

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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 December 23, 2024.

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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Diego by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 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 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 December 23, 2024.
ANA
8.4
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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
841 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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
472 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,588 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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?

KLM
7.8
Good
1,345 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
841 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.2

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 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 cheapest airlines to fly from China to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $504. Delta flights start at $597 while deals on Air China start at $715 one-way.

  • 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 Capital - 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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