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$451+ 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 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SAN
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/18:25 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop29h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 12/56:15 amSAN - PVG
1 stop20h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,085
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/110:30 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops41h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/510:45 amSAN - SHA
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,800
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/111:30 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops56h 23mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/59:30 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops50h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/21$3,193
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/3012:10 amPVG - SAN
2 stops34h 41mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/54:10 pmSAN - PVG
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$3,421
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/165:50 pmPVG - SAN
1 stop37h 05mAir Canada
Sun 2/24:00 pmSAN - PVG
1 stop32h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$5,360
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/161:40 pmSHA - SAN
2 stops22h 13mANA
Sun 2/28:51 pmSAN - SHA
2 stops23h 34mANA
Deal found 11/21$5,673
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1512:10 amPVG - SAN
1 stop31h 15mLufthansa
Sun 2/210:15 amSAN - PVG
2 stops31h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 11/21$6,626

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/1

8:25 pm-9:48 am

1 stop29h 23m

San Diego

Thu 12/5

6:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,085

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/1

10:30 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops41h 28m

San Diego

Thu 12/5

10:45 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 10m

$1,800

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 1/5

12:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops62h 25m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

7:30 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops33h 55m

$2,050

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/5

6:45 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops40h 20m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

7:57 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 53m

$2,079

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 1/5

6:30 am-10:12 pm

3 stops31h 42m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

6:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops22h 45m

$2,160

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 1/4

12:55 am-7:44 pm

2 stops34h 49m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

7:04 am-2:25 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$2,238

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/5

11:45 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops36h 32m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

7:04 am-2:20 pm

2 stops39h 16m

$2,250

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 1/4

2:30 am-12:44 pm

2 stops26h 14m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

8:51 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$2,617

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

11:40 am-10:30 pm

2 stops50h 50m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

10:36 am-8:25 am

2 stops29h 49m

$2,620

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/6

11:30 pm-3:57 pm

3 stops56h 27m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

9:30 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops50h 45m

$2,862

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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 November 21, 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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Canada, Qatar Airways and ANA from China to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
476 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,636 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
878 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

I hate the assigned seat from Japan to Chicago it was a long flight and I was assigned in the most uncomfortable area, the worst is I can't check in online makes it more worse.

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 Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $654. China Eastern flights start at $870 while deals on Air China start at $1,099 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, Guangzhou Baiyun - San Diego and Changsha Huanghua 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from China to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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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