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Cheap flights from San Diego to China from $360

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Air China Logo
10:50 am - 10:00 amSAN-SHA
32h 10m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 11:57 pmSHA-SAN
42h 32m2 stops
$914Air China
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Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 16
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6:15 am - 9:45 amSAN-PEK
35h 30m2 stops
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3:35 pm - 9:36 pmPEK-SAN
21h 01m2 stops
$925Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 21
Korean Air Logo
7:30 pm - 10:15 pmSAN-PEK
35h 45m2 stops
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2:15 pm - 2:14 pmPEK-SAN
38h 59m2 stops
$932Korean Air
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Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Mar 25
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:00 am - 11:35 amSAN-PVG
36h 35m2 stops
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7:10 am - 4:30 pmPVG-SAN
24h 20m2 stops
$934Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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10:50 am - 10:15 amSAN-PVG
32h 25m2 stops
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4:20 pm - 11:57 pmPVG-SAN
22h 37m2 stops
$964Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 pmSAN-PVG
24h 55m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 8:35 amPVG-SAN
31h 05m2 stops
$969Cathay Pacific
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Fri, Jan 9 - Tue, Jan 20
China Airlines Logo
4:00 pm - 6:55 pmSAN-PEK
34h 55m2 stops
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8:25 pm - 8:24 amPEK-SAN
51h 59m2 stops
$971China Airlines
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Tue, Feb 10 - Sun, Feb 22
Air China Logo
11:08 am - 10:15 amSAN-PVG
31h 07m2 stops
Air China Logo
4:30 pm - 11:40 pmPVG-SAN
23h 10m2 stops
$975Air China
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Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 26
Korean Air Logo
6:15 am - 9:25 amSAN-PEK
35h 10m2 stops
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10:40 am - 3:46 pmPEK-SAN
20h 06m2 stops
$1,014Korean Air
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Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10
China Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:15 pmSAN-CAN
42h 00m2 stops
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5:30 pm - 11:59 pmCAN-SAN
22h 29m2 stops
$2,101China Airlines
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Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Jan 6

Air China flights from San Diego to China

Our best Air China deals on San Diego to China flight tickets
Air China
Apr 6
SAN10:50 amSan Diego
32h 10m
2 stops
SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 16
SHA8:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
42h 32m
2 stops
SAN11:57 pmSan Diego
$914
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Air China
Nov 17
SAN11:02 amSan Diego
26h 48m
1 stop
PEK5:50 amBeijing Capital
Nov 21
PEK10:00 pmBeijing Capital
17h 44m
1 stop
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$974
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Air China
Feb 9
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
31h 07m
2 stops
PVG10:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
Feb 26
PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
23h 10m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$975
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ANA flights from San Diego to China

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ANA
Feb 8
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
33h 17m
2 stops
SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 27
SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 49m
2 stops
SAN5:29 pmSan Diego
$1,436
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ANA
Nov 14
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
27h 00m
2 stops
PVG1:15 amShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 26
PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
28h 20m
2 stops
SAN2:55 pmSan Diego
$1,922
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ANA
Nov 20
SAN8:40 pmSan Diego
47h 40m
2 stops
PVG12:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 27
PVG2:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
28h 20m
2 stops
SAN2:55 pmSan Diego
$2,477
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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 13, 2025.
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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Mon 4/6

10:50 am-10:00 am

2 stops32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/16

8:25 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops42h 32m

$914

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sat 2/28

6:15 am-9:45 am

2 stops35h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sat 3/21

3:35 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops21h 01m

$925

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sun 3/22

7:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops35h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/25

2:15 pm-2:14 pm

2 stops38h 59m

$932

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 2/4

7:00 am-11:35 am

2 stops36h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/11

7:10 am-4:30 pm

2 stops24h 20m

$934

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 4/6

10:50 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/16

4:20 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$964

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 1/9

7:00 am-11:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/20

5:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 05m

$969

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 2/10

4:00 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops34h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/22

8:25 pm-8:24 am

2 stops51h 59m

$971

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 2/9

11:08 am-10:15 am

2 stops31h 07m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/26

4:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$975

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Mon 3/2

6:15 am-9:25 am

2 stops35h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/10

10:40 am-3:46 pm

2 stops20h 06m

$1,014

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

Sun 12/14

6:15 am-4:15 pm

2 stops42h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 1/6

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$2,101

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, October 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 $1,085. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of October, then book flights to China from San Diego during September instead. Flights to China in September, while not as cheap as those in October, still average around $1,094.

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
10,444 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,015 reviews
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