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 49% 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?

Cathay Pacific, ANA, and Air Canada 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.

$470 Cheap Flights from San Diego to China in 2026

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8:28 pm - 10:15 pmSAN San Diego-PEK Beijing Capital

34h 47m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

10:40 am - 8:22 pmPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

25h 42m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$852Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 10

6:20 pm - 8:55 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

22h 35m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

10:15 am - 1:30 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

19h 15m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$917Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 25

7:10 am - 9:05 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

21h 55m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 2:47 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

25h 02m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$921Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12

7:00 am - 8:55 amSAN San Diego-SHE Shenyang

34h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

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

41h 23m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$924Korean Air

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:15 am - 12:30 pmSAN San Diego-XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

38h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl

1:40 pm - 7:19 pmXMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 39m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$924Korean Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

3:00 pm - 12:30 pmSAN San Diego-XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

29h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Incheon Intl

1:40 pm - 7:19 pmXMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl-SAN San Diego

21h 39m2 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$924Korean Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

7:50 am - 12:10 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 20m2 stops San Francisco Shanghai Pu Dong

8:10 pm - 5:10 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

36h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong San Francisco

$931Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30

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

25h 00m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:05 am - 1:36 pmPEK Beijing Capital-SAN San Diego

21h 31m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$936Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 17

6:20 am - 6:45 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 25m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 1:44 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

16h 34m1 stop San Francisco

$1,179United Airlines

Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 10

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

21h 30m1 stop San Francisco

1:10 pm - 11:57 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

14h 47m1 stop San Francisco

$1,179United Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 11

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7:00 am - 8:50 amSAN San Diego-SHE Shenyang

34h 50m2 stops San Francisco Shanghai Pu Dong

7:40 am - 5:10 pmSHE Shenyang-SAN San Diego

24h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong San Francisco

$887Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Sat, Oct 31

9:30 pm - 8:55 amSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

20h 25m2 stops San Francisco Hong Kong Intl

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

22h 00m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$918Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29

10:46 pm - 3:20 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 34m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 9:48 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

19h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,008American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

3:05 pm - 3:20 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 9:48 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

19h 28m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,010American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

7:00 am - 8:10 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 10m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 3:27 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

19h 17m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,122Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

12:08 pm - 8:55 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

41h 47m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Shanghai Pu Dong

10:30 am - 12:03 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

40h 33m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,130American Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29

7:00 am - 5:00 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 00m1 stop San Francisco

7:05 pm - 6:19 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

38h 14m2 stops Hong Kong Intl San Francisco

$1,232Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

1:35 pm - 12:30 pmSAN San Diego-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

31h 55m1 stop Tokyo Narita

2:10 pm - 11:16 amCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-SAN San Diego

60h 06m2 stops Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$1,242Japan Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29

7:43 am - 5:25 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 42m1 stop San Francisco

8:10 pm - 8:02 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

14h 52m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,267Air China

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

7:43 am - 5:45 pmSAN San Diego-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 02m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles Los Angeles

8:10 pm - 12:29 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SAN San Diego

19h 19m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles San Francisco

$1,271Air China

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 14

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ANA flights from San Diego to China

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ANA

Oct 26

SAN4:45 pmSan Diego

52h 40m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 2

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 37m

2 stops

SAN5:17 pmSan Diego

$1,015

ANA

Nov 26

SAN7:30 amSan Diego

36h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 23

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 11m

2 stops

SAN11:51 pmSan Diego

$1,065

ANA

Sep 20

SAN6:17 amSan Diego

38h 43m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

Oct 8

PEK8:20 amBeijing Capital

26h 48m

2 stops

SAN8:08 pmSan Diego

$1,082

Air China flights from San Diego to China

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

Air China

Nov 18

SAN5:15 pmSan Diego

30h 45m

1 stop

PVG4:00 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 1

PVG5:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

14h 50m

1 stop

SAN4:25 pmSan Diego

$1,018

Air China

Nov 27

SAN4:45 pmSan Diego

25h 10m

2 stops

SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 26

SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 47m

2 stops

SAN8:17 pmSan Diego

$1,106

Air China

Nov 26

SAN4:45 pmSan Diego

25h 10m

2 stops

SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 27

SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 32m

2 stops

SAN8:17 pmSan Diego

$1,118

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San DiegoBeijing

SAN San Diego - PEK Beijing Capital

SANPEK

San Diego

Mon 10/26

8:28 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops34h 47m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/10

10:40 am-8:22 pm

2 stops25h 42m

$852

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Wed 1/20

6:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops22h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 1/25

10:15 am-1:30 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$917

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Mon 11/2

7:10 am-9:05 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 11/12

5:45 am-2:47 pm

2 stops25h 02m

$921

San DiegoShenyang

SAN San Diego - SHE Shenyang

SANSHE

San Diego

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-8:55 am

2 stops34h 55m

Shenyang

Sun 10/4

4:50 pm-7:13 pm

2 stops41h 23m

$924

San DiegoXiamen

SAN San Diego - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

SANXMN

San Diego

Mon 11/16

6:15 am-12:30 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 11/19

1:40 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$924

San DiegoXiamen

SAN San Diego - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

SANXMN

San Diego

Mon 11/16

3:00 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 11/19

1:40 pm-7:19 pm

2 stops21h 39m

$924

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN San Diego - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

SANCAN

San Diego

Mon 10/26

7:50 am-12:10 am

2 stops25h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 10/30

8:10 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$931

San DiegoBeijing

SAN San Diego - PEK Beijing Capital

SANPEK

San Diego

Tue 10/27

6:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops25h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/17

8:05 am-1:36 pm

2 stops21h 31m

$936

San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Wed 2/24

6:20 am-6:45 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/10

1:10 pm-1:44 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$1,179

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San DiegoShanghai

SAN San Diego - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 10/27

6:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/11

1:10 pm-11:57 am

1 stop14h 47m

$1,179

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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.

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

You could potentially save up to 23% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to China flight.

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Best Price Found	$470
Fastest flight time	19h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $470. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $852.

The fastest flight from San Diego to China takes 19h 00m

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 $1,085	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,201 reviews		Search United Airlines flights

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