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Air China Logo
2:40 pm - 11:44 pmCAN-SAN
24h 04m2 stops
Air China Logo
6:15 am - 11:20 pmSAN-CAN
26h 05m2 stops
$821Air China
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Fri, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 7
Logo
1:15 am - 11:44 pmCAN-SAN
37h 29m2 stops
Logo
6:15 am - 11:15 amSAN-CAN
38h 00m2 stops
$972
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 7
Logo
8:55 am - 3:08 pmSHA-SAN
21h 13m2 stops
Logo
8:00 am - 10:40 pmSAN-SHA
23h 40m2 stops
$1,040
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Wed, Sep 24 - Wed, Oct 1
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 1:40 pmCAN-SAN
27h 25m2 stops
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:55 pmSAN-CAN
26h 40m2 stops
$1,136Asiana Airlines
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Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 7
Asiana Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 11:41 pmPVG-SAN
30h 06m2 stops
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:08 am - 8:55 pmSAN-PVG
42h 47m2 stops
$1,142Asiana Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 11
EVA Air Logo
1:10 pm - 1:10 pmPVG-SAN
39h 00m2 stops
EVA Air Logo
4:00 pm - 6:25 pmSAN-PVG
35h 25m2 stops
$1,240EVA Air
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 11
ANA Logo
1:35 am - 7:52 pmPVG-SAN
33h 17m2 stops
ANA Logo
11:08 am - 11:40 amSAN-PVG
57h 32m2 stops
$1,249ANA
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 11
ANA Logo
1:35 am - 7:52 pmPVG-SAN
33h 17m2 stops
ANA Logo
11:08 am - 11:40 amSAN-PVG
57h 32m2 stops
$1,332ANA
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Thu, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 11
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:16 pmPVG-SAN
23h 06m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 5:45 pmSAN-PVG
31h 25m1 stop
$1,346United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 11
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 8:25 pmPVG-SAN
23h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 5:45 pmSAN-PVG
31h 25m1 stop
$1,347United Airlines
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Fri, Sep 26 - Sat, Oct 11

ANA flights from China to San Diego

Our best ANA deals on China to San Diego flight tickets
ANA
Sep 25
PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
33h 17m
2 stops
SAN7:52 pmSan Diego
Oct 11
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
57h 32m
2 stops
PVG11:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
$1,249
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ANA
Sep 25
PVG1:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
33h 17m
2 stops
SAN7:52 pmSan Diego
Oct 11
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
57h 32m
2 stops
PVG11:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
$1,332
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ANA
Feb 8
PVG2:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
31h 19m
2 stops
SAN5:49 pmSan Diego
Feb 13
SAN8:50 pmSan Diego
36h 25m
2 stops
PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
$1,335
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United Airlines flights from China to San Diego

Our best United Airlines deals on China to San Diego flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 26
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
23h 06m
1 stop
SAN8:16 pmSan Diego
Oct 11
SAN7:20 pmSan Diego
31h 25m
1 stop
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,346
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United Airlines
Sep 26
PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
23h 15m
2 stops
SAN8:25 pmSan Diego
Oct 11
SAN7:20 pmSan Diego
31h 25m
1 stop
PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$1,347
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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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to San Diego that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 8/29

2:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops24h 04m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-11:20 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$821

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 8/28

1:15 am-11:44 pm

2 stops37h 29m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-11:15 am

2 stops38h 00m

$972

ShanghaiSan Diego

SHA - SAN

SHASAN

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/24

8:55 am-3:08 pm

2 stops21h 13m

San Diego

Wed 10/1

8:00 am-10:40 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$1,040

GuangzhouSan Diego

CAN - SAN

CANSAN

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 8/28

1:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops27h 25m

San Diego

Sun 9/7

6:15 am-11:55 pm

2 stops26h 40m

$1,136

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/26

8:35 am-11:41 pm

2 stops30h 06m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

11:08 am-8:55 pm

2 stops42h 47m

$1,142

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/26

1:10 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops39h 00m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

4:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops35h 25m

$1,240

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/25

1:35 am-7:52 pm

2 stops33h 17m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

11:08 am-11:40 am

2 stops57h 32m

$1,249

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/25

1:35 am-7:52 pm

2 stops33h 17m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

11:08 am-11:40 am

2 stops57h 32m

$1,332

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/26

12:10 pm-8:16 pm

1 stop23h 06m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

7:20 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,346

ShanghaiSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/26

12:10 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops23h 15m

San Diego

Sat 10/11

7:20 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop31h 25m

$1,347

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What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Diego?

The cheapest time of day to fly to San Diego is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,308. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,589.

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Best Price Found

$481

Fastest flight time

15h 49m

Direct flights

None

Airports in San Diego

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Diego from China in the past 72 hours is $481. The best round-trip flight deal from China to San Diego found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $821.
The fastest flight from China to San Diego takes 15h 49m
There are no direct flights from China to San Diego. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport - San Diego Airport, Beijing Capital Airport - San Diego Airport and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport - San Diego Airport.
There is 1 airport near San Diego: San Diego (SAN)
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  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to San Diego Airport?

    Prices for flights from China to San Diego Airport were last updated today.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from China to San Diego Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to San Diego Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Diego Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Diego Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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