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

ANA, Air China, and Air Canada are the most popular carriers operating from San Diego to China

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 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 March 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.

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6:15 am - 10:10 pm

SAN

PVG

24h 55m

2 stops

8:35 am - 3:00 pm

PVG

SAN

21h 25m

2 stops

$877Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, May 19

3:30 pm - 1:45 pm

SAN

TAO

31h 15m

2 stops

9:45 am - 2:50 pm

TAO

SAN

44h 05m

2 stops

$883Korean Air

Mon, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 26

6:20 am - 12:10 am

SAN

SZX

26h 50m

2 stops

7:15 am - 2:50 pm

SZX

SAN

22h 35m

2 stops

$886China Eastern

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, May 6

6:15 am - 2:20 am

SAN

CAN

29h 05m

2 stops

5:00 am - 8:55 am

CAN

SAN

42h 55m

2 stops

$899Cathay Pacific

Tue, Apr 14 - Mon, May 4

11:01 am - 1:05 pm

SAN

CAN

35h 04m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 8:03 pm

CAN

SAN

20h 48m

2 stops

$910ANA

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6

6:20 am - 11:15 pm

SAN

PEK

25h 55m

2 stops

7:00 am - 2:57 pm

PEK

SAN

22h 57m

2 stops

$955China Eastern

Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, May 19

6:15 am - 11:05 am

SAN

PVG

37h 50m

2 stops

7:20 am - 8:43 pm

PVG

SAN

28h 23m

2 stops

$974Cathay Pacific

Tue, Apr 14 - Fri, Apr 24

11:01 am - 2:25 pm

SAN

CAN

36h 24m

2 stops

12:40 pm - 8:12 pm

CAN

SAN

46h 32m

2 stops

$1,202Air China

Mon, Apr 13 - Sat, Apr 18

11:01 am - 10:25 am

SAN

YIW

32h 24m

2 stops

11:10 am - 11:59 pm

YIW

SAN

27h 49m

2 stops

$1,240Air China

Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, Apr 20

8:15 am - 10:15 pm

SAN

NKG

23h 00m

2 stops

11:20 am - 10:37 pm

NKG

SAN

26h 17m

3 stops

$2,173Air Canada

Fri, May 8 - Fri, May 15

United Airlines flights from San Diego to China

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United Airlines

Apr 4

SAN4:21 pmSan Diego

38h 29m

2 stops

SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 12

SHA1:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

49h 29m

2 stops

SAN11:59 pmSan Diego

$1,497

United Airlines

Apr 3

SAN6:20 amSan Diego

20h 25m

1 stop

PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Apr 11

PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

15h 02m

1 stop

SAN8:12 pmSan Diego

$1,510

United Airlines

Mar 22

SAN6:15 amSan Diego

24h 25m

3 stops

SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mar 24

SHA1:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

36h 10m

2 stops

SAN10:40 amSan Diego

$3,821

ANA flights from San Diego to China

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ANA

Apr 29

SAN11:01 amSan Diego

35h 04m

2 stops

CAN1:05 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

May 6

CAN2:15 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

20h 48m

2 stops

SAN8:03 pmSan Diego

$910

ANA

Apr 29

SAN11:01 amSan Diego

34h 14m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

May 6

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 28m

2 stops

SAN8:03 pmSan Diego

$915

ANA

Apr 21

SAN11:01 amSan Diego

33h 59m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

May 20

PEK8:20 amBeijing Capital

26h 43m

2 stops

SAN8:03 pmSan Diego

$929

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SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-10:10 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/19

8:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops21h 25m

$877

San DiegoQingdao

SAN - TAO

SANTAO

San Diego

Mon 4/20

3:30 pm-1:45 pm

2 stops31h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Sun 4/26

9:45 am-2:50 pm

2 stops44h 05m

$883

San DiegoShenzhen

SAN - SZX

SANSZX

San Diego

Mon 4/20

6:20 am-12:10 am

2 stops26h 50m

Shenzhen

Wed 5/6

7:15 am-2:50 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$886

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-2:20 am

2 stops29h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/4

5:00 am-8:55 am

2 stops42h 55m

$899

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

Wed 4/29

11:01 am-1:05 pm

2 stops35h 04m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 5/6

2:15 pm-8:03 pm

2 stops20h 48m

$910

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

Thu 4/23

6:20 am-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/19

7:00 am-2:57 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$955

San DiegoShanghai

SAN - PVG

SANPVG

San Diego

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-11:05 am

2 stops37h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/24

7:20 am-8:43 pm

2 stops28h 23m

$974

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SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

Mon 4/13

11:01 am-2:25 pm

2 stops36h 24m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 4/18

12:40 pm-8:12 pm

2 stops46h 32m

$1,202

San DiegoJinhua

SAN - YIW

SANYIW

San Diego

Thu 4/16

11:01 am-10:25 am

2 stops32h 24m

Jinhua Yiwu

Mon 4/20

11:10 am-11:59 pm

2 stops27h 49m

$1,240

San DiegoNanjing

SAN - NKG

SANNKG

San Diego

Fri 5/8

8:15 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Fri 5/15

11:20 am-10:37 pm

3 stops26h 17m

$2,173

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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 March 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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Delta	PriceFrom $514	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,304 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $981	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,818 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
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