What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to Beijing?

China Eastern and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to Beijing

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Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Beijing refresh daily.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Beijing.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Beijing 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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8:23 am - 12:20 amSAN-PEK

23h 57m2 stops

3:35 pm - 6:44 pmPEK-SAN

19h 09m2 stops

$773Multiple Airlines

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11:03 am - 2:10 pmSAN-PEK

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52h 05m2 stops

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7:00 am - 6:00 pmSAN-PEK

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39h 00m2 stops

$1,001Multiple Airlines

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5:12 pm - 6:15 pmSAN-PEK

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7:30 pm - 4:30 pmPEK-SAN

36h 00m2 stops

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6:30 am - 10:15 pmSAN-PKX

23h 45m2 stops

7:30 am - 3:04 pmPKX-SAN

23h 34m2 stops

$1,049China Eastern

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6:35 am - 10:15 pmSAN-PKX

23h 40m2 stops

7:30 am - 1:33 pmPKX-SAN

22h 03m2 stops

$1,065China Eastern

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Korean Air flights from San Diego to Beijing

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Korean Air

Jan 21

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

24h 00m

2 stops

PEK10:15 pmBeijing Capital

Jan 27

PEK10:40 amBeijing Capital

20h 49m

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SAN3:29 pmSan Diego

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Mar 23

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

24h 15m

2 stops

PEK10:15 pmBeijing Capital

Apr 26

PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital

32h 12m

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SAN6:42 pmSan Diego

$1,021

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Mar 21

SAN7:45 amSan Diego

37h 55m

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PEK12:40 pmBeijing Capital

Apr 30

PEK6:30 pmBeijing Capital

38h 30m

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SAN6:00 pmSan Diego

$1,027

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Air China

Mar 11

SAN9:54 amSan Diego

17h 06m

1 stop

PEK6:00 pmBeijing Capital

Mar 15

PEK1:25 pmBeijing Capital

25h 15m

1 stop

SAN11:40 pmSan Diego

$1,122

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Feb 20

SAN6:10 pmSan Diego

19h 40m

1 stop

PEK5:50 amBeijing Capital

Mar 11

PEK1:00 pmBeijing Capital

16h 49m

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SAN2:49 pmSan Diego

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Feb 20

SAN6:10 pmSan Diego

19h 40m

1 stop

PEK5:50 amBeijing Capital

Mar 5

PEK10:00 pmBeijing Capital

17h 40m

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SAN11:40 pmSan Diego

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8:23 am-12:20 am

2 stops23h 57m

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3:35 pm-6:44 pm

2 stops19h 09m

$773

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SANPEK

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11:03 am-2:10 pm

2 stops36h 07m

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/16

12:25 pm-9:17 am

2 stops35h 52m

$817

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SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/27

10:40 am-3:29 pm

2 stops20h 49m

$951

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SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

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2:50 pm-10:45 am

2 stops27h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/8

7:30 pm-8:18 am

2 stops27h 48m

$970

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SANPEK

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8:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops25h 55m

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3:25 am-4:30 pm

2 stops52h 05m

$985

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SANPEK

San Diego

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/27

5:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$993

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SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/27

5:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops39h 00m

$1,001

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SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 2/24

5:12 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops33h 03m

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/8

7:30 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$1,005

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SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:30 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 45m

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Mon 1/26

7:30 am-3:04 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$1,049

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SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Wed 1/21

6:35 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 1/27

7:30 am-1:33 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$1,065

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Beijing?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Beijing from San Diego is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,121. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Friday because tickets tend to average around $2,144. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Beijing.

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

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Diego to Beijing when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,215. Flying to Beijing in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the evening are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,486.

Can stopping save me money on San Diego to Beijing flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Beijing flight.

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The fastest flight from San Diego to Beijing takes 23h 57m

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How far is San Diego to Beijing by plane?
The straight-line distance from San Diego to Beijing is 6359.0 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 06m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Beijing?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to Beijing refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Diego Airport to Beijing?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to Beijing.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Beijing 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.
What is the most popular airline from San Diego to Beijing?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular airline on flight routes from San Diego to Beijing is Air China (100% of total bookings).

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