What airlines fly to China?

China Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from San Diego according to our data. China Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 3 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Delta and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating 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 September 2026, there is 1 operator 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.

$454 Cheap Flights from San Diego to China in 2026/27

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6:15 am - 1:25 amSAN San Diego-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:05 am - 3:50 pmPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

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

$903Cathay Pacific

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Nov 10

4:49 pm - 8:55 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 06m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

10:20 pm - 7:43 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

24h 23m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$917Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 17 - Wed, Mar 31

7:50 am - 2:20 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

27h 30m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

5:00 am - 8:45 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

42h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$921Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Mon, Oct 19

7:50 am - 9:05 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 15m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

10:20 pm - 9:57 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

27h 37m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$921Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 17

7:50 am - 2:20 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

27h 30m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

5:00 am - 8:45 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

42h 45m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$921Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

7:50 am - 2:20 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

27h 30m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

10:10 am - 10:06 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

38h 56m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$921Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

7:50 am - 2:20 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

27h 30m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

10:20 pm - 10:06 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

26h 46m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$921Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 26

7:50 am - 9:05 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 15m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 5:10 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

26h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$921Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

6:20 am - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 35m1 stop Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 1:42 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

16h 32m1 stop San Francisco

$1,004United Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 9

6:15 am - 6:45 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m1 stop San Francisco

8:55 pm - 8:08 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 13m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,004United Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 10

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7:00 am - 8:40 amSAN San Diego-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

34h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

2:55 pm - 3:01 pmTAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-SAN San Diego

39h 06m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$923Korean Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

3:45 pm - 3:30 pmSAN San Diego-SHE Shenyang

32h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Incheon Intl

4:50 pm - 7:13 pmSHE Shenyang-SAN San Diego

41h 23m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$923Korean Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

7:00 am - 8:40 amSAN San Diego-TAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

34h 40m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

2:55 pm - 3:01 pmTAO Qingdao Jiaodong Intl-SAN San Diego

39h 06m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$924Korean Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

3:45 pm - 3:30 pmSAN San Diego-SHE Shenyang

32h 45m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl Incheon Intl

4:50 pm - 7:13 pmSHE Shenyang-SAN San Diego

41h 23m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles

$924Korean Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

7:00 am - 1:25 amSAN San Diego-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 25m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

7:40 pm - 10:06 amPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

29h 26m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$940Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 21

7:15 am - 10:25 pmSAN San Diego-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:25 am - 5:52 pmPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

25h 27m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,001Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 20

6:15 am - 10:25 pmSAN San Diego-PEK Beijing Capital

25h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

3:15 am - 5:10 pmPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

28h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$1,001Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 21

7:15 am - 10:25 pmSAN San Diego-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

3:15 am - 5:10 pmPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

28h 55m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$1,001Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 21

6:15 am - 5:25 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m1 stop San Francisco

12:10 pm - 12:18 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

15h 08m1 stop San Francisco

$1,179United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 8

9:45 am - 5:25 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 40m1 stop San Francisco

12:10 pm - 6:35 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

21h 25m1 stop San Francisco

$1,179United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Fri, Oct 9

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Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to China

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Cathay Pacific

Oct 13

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

28h 10m

2 stops

PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

Nov 10

PEK8:05 amBeijing Capital

23h 45m

2 stops

SAN3:50 pmSan Diego

$903

Cathay Pacific

Oct 20

SAN7:50 amSan Diego

27h 30m

2 stops

CAN2:20 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 1

CAN10:20 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

32h 27m

2 stops

SAN2:47 pmSan Diego

$982

Cathay Pacific

Oct 14

SAN6:51 pmSan Diego

40h 29m

2 stops

CAN2:20 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Oct 20

CAN10:20 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

25h 25m

2 stops

SAN8:45 amSan Diego

$988

China Eastern flights from San Diego to China

Our best China Eastern deals on San Diego to China flight tickets

China Eastern

Nov 7

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

25h 55m

2 stops

CAN12:10 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 14

CAN9:00 amGuangzhou Baiyun

22h 32m

2 stops

SAN3:32 pmSan Diego

$974

China Eastern

Oct 14

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

43h 35m

3 stops

CKG4:50 pmChongqing Jiangbei Intl

Oct 30

CKG7:50 pmChongqing Jiangbei Intl

34h 20m

3 stops

SAN3:10 pmSan Diego

$1,126

China Eastern

Oct 3

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

26h 35m

2 stops

PEK11:50 pmBeijing Capital

Oct 19

PEK9:30 pmBeijing Capital

32h 40m

2 stops

SAN3:10 pmSan Diego

$1,287

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San DiegoBeijing

SAN San Diego - PEK Beijing Capital

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 10/13

6:15 am-1:25 am

2 stops28h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/10

8:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$903

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Wed 3/17

4:49 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 06m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 3/31

10:20 pm-7:43 am

2 stops24h 23m

$917

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Wed 10/14

7:50 am-2:20 am

2 stops27h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/19

5:00 am-8:45 am

2 stops42h 45m

$921

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Mon 10/19

7:50 am-9:05 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 11/17

10:20 pm-9:57 am

2 stops27h 37m

$921

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Wed 10/14

7:50 am-2:20 am

2 stops27h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/20

5:00 am-8:45 am

2 stops42h 45m

$921

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Wed 10/14

7:50 am-2:20 am

2 stops27h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 10/20

10:10 am-10:06 am

2 stops38h 56m

$921

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Mon 10/12

7:50 am-2:20 am

2 stops27h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/26

10:20 pm-10:06 am

2 stops26h 46m

$921

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Thu 10/22

7:50 am-9:05 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 10/29

5:45 am-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$921

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 11/24

6:20 am-6:55 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/9

1:10 pm-1:42 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$1,004

Quickest round-trip

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Thu 11/26

6:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/10

8:55 pm-8:08 pm

1 stop15h 13m

$1,004

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, February 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 $853. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to China from San Diego during January instead. Flights to China in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,003.

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Best Price Found	$454
Fastest flight time	20h 25m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $454. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $903.

The fastest flight from San Diego to China takes 20h 25m

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 September 2026, there is 1 operator 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
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,178	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,226 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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