What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Diego to China?

Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to China

What airlines fly to China?

United Airlines, China Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from San Diego according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to China?

Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to China are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to China?

As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to China.

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.

$473 Cheap Flights from San Diego to China in 2026/27

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3:59 pm - 10:15 pmSAN San Diego-PEK Beijing Capital

38h 16m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

10:40 am - 10:54 pmPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

28h 14m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$845Korean Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Tue, Nov 17

6:15 am - 10:15 pmSAN San Diego-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

6:55 pm - 3:31 pmPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

36h 36m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$885Korean Air

Thu, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 9

8:10 pm - 8:55 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

21h 45m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

10:10 am - 8:24 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

37h 14m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$886Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 16 - Sun, Mar 28

4:45 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 1:42 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

36h 07m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

$972Air Canada

Mon, Nov 30 - Mon, Dec 7

4:45 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 15m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 6:12 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

40h 37m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

$972Air Canada

Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Dec 8

5:15 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 45m1 stop Vancouver Intl

5:35 pm - 12:27 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

34h 52m2 stops Vancouver Intl San Francisco

$972Air Canada

Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 30

6:30 am - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

8:55 pm - 7:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

14h 52m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,104United Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 10

6:30 am - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 25m1 stop Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 7:47 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

22h 37m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

$1,104United Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 10

6:15 am - 5:20 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

5:25 pm - 8:49 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

19h 24m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,104Delta

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

11:05 am - 7:55 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 50m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:00 am - 6:27 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

24h 27m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,104Delta

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 10

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7:27 pm - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

34h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 1:36 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

23h 51m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$951Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

6:15 am - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

23h 45m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 5:52 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

27h 07m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,016Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

7:50 am - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 10m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

10:10 am - 5:52 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

22h 42m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,016Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

7:45 am - 9:45 amSAN San Diego-SHE Shenyang

35h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

4:35 pm - 11:51 pmSHE Shenyang-SAN San Diego

46h 16m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,024Korean Air

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

6:15 am - 1:35 pmSAN San Diego-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

40h 20m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

2:45 pm - 5:10 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SAN San Diego

41h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$1,066Cathay Pacific

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

6:15 am - 9:05 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

23h 50m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 9:58 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

31h 13m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,069Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 26 - Thu, Oct 29

3:00 pm - 9:45 amSAN San Diego-SHE Shenyang

51h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

4:35 pm - 10:52 pmSHE Shenyang-SAN San Diego

46h 17m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,130Korean Air

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 30

6:15 am - 1:35 pmSAN San Diego-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

40h 20m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

2:45 pm - 5:10 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SAN San Diego

41h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$1,165Cathay Pacific

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

4:00 pm - 1:35 pmSAN San Diego-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

30h 35m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

2:45 pm - 2:38 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SAN San Diego

38h 53m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,165Cathay Pacific

Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28

7:27 pm - 9:00 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

34h 33m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:25 pm - 12:07 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

28h 42m1 stop San Francisco

$1,169Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

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Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to China

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Cathay Pacific

Mar 15

SAN6:00 pmSan Diego

23h 55m

2 stops

CAN8:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Mar 28

CAN10:20 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

27h 13m

2 stops

SAN10:33 amSan Diego

$1,016

Cathay Pacific

Oct 24

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

40h 20m

2 stops

NGB1:35 pmNingbo Lishe Intl

Oct 28

NGB2:45 pmNingbo Lishe Intl

41h 25m

2 stops

SAN5:10 pmSan Diego

$1,066

Cathay Pacific

Oct 26

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

23h 50m

2 stops

CAN9:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Oct 29

CAN5:45 amGuangzhou Baiyun

31h 13m

2 stops

SAN9:58 pmSan Diego

$1,069

Korean Air flights from San Diego to China

Our best Korean Air deals on San Diego to China flight tickets

Korean Air

Nov 2

SAN3:59 pmSan Diego

38h 16m

2 stops

PEK10:15 pmBeijing Capital

Nov 17

PEK10:40 amBeijing Capital

28h 14m

2 stops

SAN10:54 pmSan Diego

$845

Korean Air

Nov 26

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

24h 00m

2 stops

PEK10:15 pmBeijing Capital

Dec 9

PEK6:55 pmBeijing Capital

36h 36m

2 stops

SAN3:31 pmSan Diego

$885

Korean Air

Mar 17

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

38h 55m

2 stops

CAN12:10 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

Mar 28

CAN12:40 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

41h 40m

2 stops

SAN3:20 pmSan Diego

$913

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San Diego

Mon 11/2

3:59 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops38h 16m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/17

10:40 am-10:54 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$845

San DiegoBeijing

SAN San Diego - PEK Beijing Capital

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 11/26

6:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/9

6:55 pm-3:31 pm

2 stops36h 36m

$885

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Tue 3/16

8:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops21h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/28

10:10 am-8:24 am

2 stops37h 14m

$886

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Mon 11/30

4:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/7

5:35 pm-1:42 pm

2 stops36h 07m

$972

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 11/12

4:45 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/8

5:35 pm-6:12 pm

2 stops40h 37m

$972

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 11/18

5:15 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/30

5:35 pm-12:27 pm

2 stops34h 52m

$972

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SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 2/24

6:30 am-6:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/10

8:55 pm-7:47 pm

1 stop14h 52m

$1,104

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 2/24

6:30 am-6:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/10

1:10 pm-7:47 pm

2 stops22h 37m

$1,104

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 11/19

6:15 am-5:20 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/26

5:25 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop19h 24m

$1,104

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 2/24

11:05 am-7:55 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/10

10:00 am-6:27 pm

1 stop24h 27m

$1,104

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, January 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 $1,022. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of January, then book flights to China from San Diego during November instead. Flights to China in November, while not as cheap as those in January, still average around $1,085.

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Best Price Found	$473
Fastest flight time	19h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $473. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $845.

The fastest flight from San Diego to China takes 19h 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Diego to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Diego Airport to China?
Prices for flights from San Diego Airport to China are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Diego Airport to China?
As of October 2026, there are 3 operators available to choose from for flights from San Diego Airport to China.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Air Canada	PriceFrom $958	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,794 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Air China	PriceFrom $971	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 166 reviews	Search Air China flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,666 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,178	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,405 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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