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Cheap flights from San Diego to China from $335

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Air China Logo
11:02 am - 9:55 amSAN-SHA
30h 53m2 stops
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 11:44 pmSHA-SAN
22h 14m2 stops
$796Air China
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Mon, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 20
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8:10 am - 12:20 amSAN-PEK
24h 10m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 8:10 pmPEK-SAN
42h 55m2 stops
$802Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Thu, Dec 11
ANA Logo
8:40 pm - 12:15 pmSAN-PEK
47h 35m2 stops
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8:25 am - 7:52 pmPEK-SAN
27h 27m2 stops
$812ANA
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 9
Air Canada Logo
6:05 pm - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG
29h 55m1 stop
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5:35 pm - 4:24 pmPVG-SAN
14h 49m1 stop
$1,076Air Canada
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Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 6:45 pmSAN-PVG
20h 30m2 stops
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8:55 pm - 11:40 pmPVG-SAN
18h 45m1 stop
$1,080United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
Delta Logo
6:50 am - 3:50 pmSAN-PVG
17h 00m1 stop
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5:30 pm - 10:48 pmPVG-SAN
20h 18m1 stop
$1,083Delta
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sun, Jun 7
Delta Logo
5:45 pm - 3:50 pmSAN-PVG
30h 05m2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 pm - 10:47 pmPVG-SAN
19h 47m1 stop
$1,084Delta
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Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 6:55 pmSAN-PVG
21h 25m1 stop
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12:10 pm - 3:38 pmPVG-SAN
18h 28m1 stop
$1,124United Airlines
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Mon, Mar 23 - Fri, Apr 3
Air Canada Logo
6:15 am - 4:00 pmSAN-PVG
41h 45m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 10:29 pmPVG-SAN
44h 54m2 stops
$1,153Air Canada
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Wed, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 25
ANA Logo
8:37 pm - 9:25 pmSAN-PVG
32h 48m2 stops
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2:35 am - 7:54 pmPVG-SAN
33h 19m2 stops
$1,231ANA
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Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 3

Air China flights from San Diego to China

Our best Air China deals on San Diego to China flight tickets
Air China
Nov 17
SAN11:02 amSan Diego
30h 53m
2 stops
SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 20
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 14m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$796
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Air China
Apr 6
SAN10:45 amSan Diego
32h 30m
2 stops
PVG10:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 16
PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
22h 24m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$884
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Air China
Mar 23
SAN10:45 amSan Diego
32h 30m
2 stops
PVG10:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
Apr 3
PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
22h 24m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$914
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Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to China

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Cathay Pacific
Jan 26
SAN5:17 pmSan Diego
26h 18m
2 stops
PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 4
PVG7:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
29h 30m
2 stops
SAN8:35 amSan Diego
$919
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 17
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
37h 15m
2 stops
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 3
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
45h 17m
2 stops
SAN9:52 pmSan Diego
$934
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 2
SAN6:30 pmSan Diego
27h 00m
2 stops
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Jun 10
PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong
25h 23m
2 stops
SAN5:43 pmSan Diego
$955
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to China 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 November 6, 2025.
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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 11/17

11:02 am-9:55 am

2 stops30h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/20

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$796

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 12/4

8:10 am-12:20 am

2 stops24h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/11

5:15 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$802

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Mon 11/24

8:40 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops47h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/9

8:25 am-7:52 pm

2 stops27h 27m

$812

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 2/14

6:05 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

5:35 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop14h 49m

$1,076

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

8:55 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$1,080

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 2/28

6:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/7

5:30 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop20h 18m

$1,083

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Sat 2/14

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 3/8

6:00 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop19h 47m

$1,084

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 3/23

6:30 am-6:55 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/3

12:10 pm-3:38 pm

1 stop18h 28m

$1,124

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 11/19

6:15 am-4:00 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/25

5:35 pm-10:29 pm

2 stops44h 54m

$1,153

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 1/26

8:37 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops32h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/3

2:35 am-7:54 pm

2 stops33h 19m

$1,231

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,094. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to China from San Diego during April instead. Flights to China in April, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,100.

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

Our data shows that Wednesday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,375. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Friday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to China on Friday is $1,990.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest San Diego to China flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to China in the afternoon for as low as $1,397. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are $1,674 on average. Flights to China from San Diego in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to China flight.

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

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to China.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Diego to China

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Air CanadaPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,416 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,007 reviews
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