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Cheap flights from San Diego to China from $428

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Cathay Pacific Logo
7:40 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 15m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:35 am - 9:36 pm
PVG
-
SAN
27h 01m
2 stops
$798Cathay Pacific
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:12 pm - 11:35 am
SAN
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PVG
26h 23m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 7:14 pm
PVG
-
SAN
24h 44m
2 stops
$802Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:55 pm - 9:00 pm
SAN
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CAN
39h 05m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:10 am - 8:55 am
CAN
-
SAN
37h 45m
2 stops
$819Cathay Pacific
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Apr 28
China Eastern Logo
6:20 am - 11:15 pm
SAN
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PEK
25h 55m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 2:57 pm
PEK
-
SAN
22h 57m
2 stops
$843China Eastern
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 16
China Eastern Logo
6:20 am - 3:10 pm
SAN
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PKX
41h 50m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:45 am - 2:57 pm
PKX
-
SAN
22h 12m
2 stops
$843China Eastern
Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 16
Air Canada Logo
11:30 am - 4:00 pm
SAN
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PVG
36h 30m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
5:35 pm - 10:43 pm
PVG
-
SAN
44h 08m
2 stops
$988Air Canada
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
Air China Logo
11:03 am - 10:15 am
SAN
-
SHA
32h 12m
2 stops
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 11:40 pm
SHA
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SAN
41h 10m
2 stops
$1,007Air China
Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 10:55 pm
SAN
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SHA
23h 00m
2 stops
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 7:48 pm
SHA
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SAN
41h 18m
2 stops
$1,042Air China
Sat, Mar 7 - Sat, Mar 21
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 10:25 pm
SAN
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CTU
34h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:30 am - 12:44 pm
CTU
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SAN
20h 14m
2 stops
$2,614United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 7:45 pm
SAN
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CTU
31h 55m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
12:45 pm - 8:53 pm
CTU
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SAN
23h 08m
2 stops
$3,714United Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Mon, Mar 16

Air China flights from San Diego to China

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Air China
Mar 19
SAN11:03 amSan Diego
32h 12m
2 stops
SHA10:15 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 26
SHA9:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 10m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$1,007
Air China
Mar 5
SAN11:03 amSan Diego
30h 42m
2 stops
PVG9:45 amShanghai Pu Dong
Mar 19
PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
22h 10m
2 stops
SAN11:40 pmSan Diego
$1,041
Air China
Mar 7
SAN7:55 amSan Diego
23h 00m
2 stops
SHA10:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 21
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 18m
2 stops
SAN7:48 pmSan Diego
$1,042

Japan Airlines flights from San Diego to China

Our best Japan Airlines deals on San Diego to China flight tickets
Japan Airlines
Mar 3
SAN11:40 amSan Diego
32h 05m
1 stop
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 10
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 20m
2 stops
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
$1,493
Japan Airlines
Feb 10
SAN11:40 amSan Diego
32h 05m
1 stop
SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Mar 11
SHA1:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 20m
2 stops
SAN4:30 pmSan Diego
$1,917

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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 February 4, 2026.
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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/14

7:40 am-11:55 pm

2 stops25h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

9:35 am-9:36 pm

2 stops27h 01m

$798

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 3/3

5:12 pm-11:35 am

2 stops26h 23m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

9:30 am-7:14 pm

2 stops24h 44m

$802

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

Tue 3/10

2:55 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/28

10:10 am-8:55 am

2 stops37h 45m

$819

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:20 am-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/16

7:00 am-2:57 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$843

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

Sat 4/25

6:20 am-3:10 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 5/16

7:45 am-2:57 pm

2 stops22h 12m

$843

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 3/4

11:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops36h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

5:35 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops44h 08m

$988

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Thu 3/19

11:03 am-10:15 am

2 stops32h 12m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/26

9:30 pm-11:40 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$1,007

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

Sat 3/7

7:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/21

5:30 pm-7:48 pm

2 stops41h 18m

$1,042

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Chengdu

Mon 3/16

7:30 am-12:44 pm

2 stops20h 14m

$2,614

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 3/16

12:45 pm-8:53 pm

2 stops23h 08m

$3,714

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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 $1,099.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to China flight.

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Fastest flight time

22h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Diego to China takes 22h 10m
There are no direct flights from San Diego to China. There are no popular flight routes from San Diego to China.
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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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Rating
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DeltaPriceFrom $538Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,138 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $981Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,684 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,085Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,236 reviews
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