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Cheap flights from San Diego to China from $423

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Air China Logo
9:15 am - 9:50 amSAN-CKG
33h 35m2 stops
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9:00 am - 3:38 pmCKG-SAN
21h 38m2 stops
$858Air China
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Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 15
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8:15 am - 12:20 amSAN-PEK
24h 05m2 stops
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11:55 am - 7:15 amPEK-SAN
35h 20m2 stops
$887Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 23
Air China Logo
7:45 am - 10:55 pmSAN-CKG
23h 10m2 stops
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8:15 pm - 11:42 pmCKG-SAN
43h 27m2 stops
$894Air China
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
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10:50 am - 1:55 pmSAN-PVG
36h 05m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 3:38 pmPVG-SAN
35h 48m2 stops
$906Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Air China Logo
10:50 am - 10:00 amSAN-SHA
32h 10m2 stops
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9:30 pm - 11:57 pmSHA-SAN
41h 27m2 stops
$914Air China
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Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 16
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6:50 am - 1:40 pmSAN-TAO
38h 50m2 stops
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2:55 pm - 3:04 pmTAO-SAN
40h 09m2 stops
$921Korean Air
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Thu, Feb 26 - Mon, Mar 2
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6:35 am - 11:40 amSAN-CSX
37h 05m2 stops
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12:55 pm - 2:19 pmCSX-SAN
41h 24m2 stops
$921Korean Air
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Mon, Feb 9 - Sun, Feb 22
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5:17 pm - 3:00 pmSAN-CGO
53h 43m2 stops
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4:30 pm - 8:39 amCGO-SAN
31h 09m2 stops
$955Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Apr 7
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5:10 pm - 10:45 amSAN-PEK
26h 35m2 stops
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12:05 pm - 8:39 amPEK-SAN
35h 34m2 stops
$963Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
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6:15 am - 5:25 pmSAN-PVG
20h 10m1 stop
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8:10 pm - 11:44 pmPVG-SAN
18h 34m1 stop
$1,077United Airlines
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Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 1

Air China flights from San Diego to China

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Air China
Apr 1
SAN9:15 amSan Diego
33h 35m
2 stops
CKG9:50 amChongqing Jiangbei Intl
Apr 15
CKG9:00 amChongqing Jiangbei Intl
21h 38m
2 stops
SAN3:38 pmSan Diego
$858
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Air China
Dec 3
SAN7:45 amSan Diego
23h 10m
2 stops
CKG10:55 pmChongqing Jiangbei Intl
Dec 7
CKG8:15 pmChongqing Jiangbei Intl
43h 27m
2 stops
SAN11:42 pmSan Diego
$894
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Air China
Nov 24
SAN11:02 amSan Diego
32h 23m
2 stops
CAN11:25 amGuangzhou Baiyun
Dec 4
CAN4:40 pmGuangzhou Baiyun
23h 02m
2 stops
SAN11:42 pmSan Diego
$898
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United Airlines flights from San Diego to China

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United Airlines
Apr 10
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
20h 10m
1 stop
PVG5:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
May 1
PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 34m
1 stop
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$1,077
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United Airlines
Nov 20
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
20h 30m
1 stop
PVG6:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 22
PVG1:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
15h 15m
1 stop
SAN12:45 pmSan Diego
$1,086
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United Airlines
Nov 20
SAN6:15 amSan Diego
20h 40m
2 stops
PVG6:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 22
PVG8:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
19h 18m
2 stops
SAN12:13 amSan Diego
$1,090
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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 18, 2025.
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San DiegoChongqing

SAN - CKG

SANCKG

San Diego

Wed 4/1

9:15 am-9:50 am

2 stops33h 35m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Wed 4/15

9:00 am-3:38 pm

2 stops21h 38m

$858

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 2/12

8:15 am-12:20 am

2 stops24h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/23

11:55 am-7:15 am

2 stops35h 20m

$887

San DiegoChongqing

SAN - CKG

SANCKG

San Diego

Wed 12/3

7:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sun 12/7

8:15 pm-11:42 pm

2 stops43h 27m

$894

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/14

10:50 am-1:55 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/21

6:50 pm-3:38 pm

2 stops35h 48m

$906

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

9:30 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops41h 27m

$914

San DiegoQingdao

SAN - TAO

SANTAO

San Diego

Thu 2/26

6:50 am-1:40 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 3/2

2:55 pm-3:04 pm

2 stops40h 09m

$921

San DiegoChangsha

SAN - CSX

SANCSX

San Diego

Mon 2/9

6:35 am-11:40 am

2 stops37h 05m

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Sun 2/22

12:55 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops41h 24m

$921

San DiegoZhengzhou

SAN - CGO

SANCGO

San Diego

Tue 2/10

5:17 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops53h 43m

Zhengzhou

Tue 4/7

4:30 pm-8:39 am

2 stops31h 09m

$955

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Wed 3/25

5:10 pm-10:45 am

2 stops26h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/1

12:05 pm-8:39 am

2 stops35h 34m

$963

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Fri 4/10

6:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/1

8:10 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop18h 34m

$1,077

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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
10,459 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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