Cheap flights from San Diego to Beijing from $471

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7:59 pm - 10:50 amSAN-PEK
23h 51m2 stops
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6:40 pm - 8:29 amPEK-SAN
28h 49m2 stops
$854Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 5
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7:59 pm - 10:50 amSAN-PEK
47h 51m2 stops
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7:30 pm - 8:40 amPEK-SAN
28h 10m2 stops
$962Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 26
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12:26 pm - 10:05 amSAN-PKX
30h 39m2 stops
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3:20 pm - 7:41 amPKX-SAN
31h 21m2 stops
Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:28 am - 10:50 amSAN-PEK
32h 22m2 stops
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4:40 pm - 7:41 amPEK-SAN
30h 01m2 stops
$991Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 2
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6:15 am - 11:50 pmSAN-PEK
26h 35m3 stops
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7:00 am - 11:34 pmPEK-SAN
31h 34m3 stops
Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 2
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2:21 pm - 5:30 amSAN-PEK
24h 09m1 stop
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1:55 pm - 11:41 pmPEK-SAN
24h 46m1 stop
$1,093Air China
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 5
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6:20 am - 11:20 amSAN-PKX
38h 00m2 stops
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7:45 pm - 3:19 pmPKX-SAN
34h 34m2 stops
$1,101China Eastern
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sun, Oct 5
Air China Logo
8:00 am - 6:15 pmSAN-PEK
19h 15m1 stop
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1:30 pm - 11:44 pmPEK-SAN
25h 14m1 stop
$1,123Air China
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 26
China Eastern Logo
6:20 am - 11:20 amSAN-PKX
38h 00m2 stops
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7:30 am - 3:19 pmPKX-SAN
22h 49m2 stops
$1,131China Eastern
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 26
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10:25 pm - 9:50 amSAN-PEK
43h 25m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 8:04 pmPEK-SAN
20h 29m2 stops
$1,139Asiana Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 13

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Air Canada
Sep 21
SAN2:20 pmSan Diego
34h 50m
1 stop
PEK4:10 pmBeijing Capital
Oct 7
PEK6:05 pmBeijing Capital
36h 46m
1 stop
SAN3:51 pmSan Diego
Air Canada
Sep 4
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
18h 55m
2 stops
PEK4:10 pmBeijing Capital
Sep 23
PEK6:05 pmBeijing Capital
34h 15m
1 stop
SAN1:20 pmSan Diego
Air Canada
Dec 12
SAN6:10 pmSan Diego
32h 10m
1 stop
PEK6:20 pmBeijing Capital
Dec 19
PEK8:05 pmBeijing Capital
31h 58m
1 stop
SAN12:03 pmSan Diego

Lufthansa flights from San Diego to Beijing

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Lufthansa
Sep 21
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
27h 30m
1 stop
PEK11:45 amBeijing Capital
Oct 6
PEK2:50 amBeijing Capital
27h 35m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
Lufthansa
Sep 4
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
27h 30m
1 stop
PEK11:45 amBeijing Capital
Sep 22
PEK2:50 amBeijing Capital
27h 35m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego
Lufthansa
Sep 4
SAN5:15 pmSan Diego
27h 30m
1 stop
PEK11:45 amBeijing Capital
Sep 22
PEK2:50 amBeijing Capital
27h 35m
1 stop
SAN3:25 pmSan Diego

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Beijing 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 28, 2025.
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San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 9/18

7:59 pm-10:50 am

2 stops23h 51m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/5

6:40 pm-8:29 am

2 stops28h 49m

$854

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sat 9/27

7:59 pm-10:50 am

2 stops47h 51m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/26

7:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops28h 10m

$962

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Thu 9/25

12:26 pm-10:05 am

2 stops30h 39m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 10/2

3:20 pm-7:41 am

2 stops31h 21m

$973

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 9/25

11:28 am-10:50 am

2 stops32h 22m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/2

4:40 pm-7:41 am

2 stops30h 01m

$991

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 9/25

6:15 am-11:50 pm

3 stops26h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-11:34 pm

3 stops31h 34m

$996

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 9/18

2:21 pm-5:30 am

1 stop24h 09m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/5

1:55 pm-11:41 pm

1 stop24h 46m

$1,093

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Thu 9/18

6:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops38h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 10/5

7:45 pm-3:19 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$1,101

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-6:15 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/26

1:30 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop25h 14m

$1,123

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Sat 9/27

6:20 am-11:20 am

2 stops38h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 10/26

7:30 am-3:19 pm

2 stops22h 49m

$1,131

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 12/30

10:25 pm-9:50 am

2 stops43h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/13

3:35 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops20h 29m

$1,139

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Beijing?

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 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to Beijing flight.

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There are no direct flights from San Diego to Beijing. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to Beijing.
  • 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 19h 15m.

  • 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?

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