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Cheap flights from San Diego to China from $438

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Air China Logo
11:02 am - 9:55 amSAN-SHA
31h 53m2 stops
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 11:44 pmSHA-SAN
22h 14m2 stops
$851Air China
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vie., oct. 31 - vie., nov. 7
Air China Logo
11:02 am - 10:30 amSAN-CTU
32h 28m2 stops
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 11:44 pmCTU-SAN
41h 44m2 stops
$870Air China
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jue., oct. 30 - jue., nov. 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:57 am - 12:30 pmSAN-PEK
34h 33m2 stops
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12:00 pm - 9:15 pmPEK-SAN
25h 15m2 stops
$888Multiple Airlines
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sáb., nov. 1 - sáb., nov. 8
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6:15 am - 12:25 amSAN-CAN
27h 10m2 stops
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8:40 pm - 11:44 pmCAN-SAN
43h 04m2 stops
$895Multiple Airlines
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dom., oct. 26 - mié., nov. 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:10 pm - 10:45 amSAN-PEK
26h 35m2 stops
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6:35 pm - 8:39 amPEK-SAN
29h 04m2 stops
$921Cathay Pacific
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lun., mar. 9 - lun., mar. 23
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7:05 am - 6:00 pmSAN-CKG
42h 55m2 stops
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5:15 pm - 8:04 pmCKG-SAN
42h 49m2 stops
$928Cathay Pacific
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vie., feb. 27 - mar., mar. 3
China Eastern Logo
6:20 am - 10:15 pmSAN-PKX
24h 55m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:20 am - 3:19 pmPKX-SAN
23h 59m2 stops
$1,155China Eastern
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vie., oct. 31 - vie., nov. 7
China Eastern Logo
6:15 am - 11:20 pmSAN-PKX
26h 05m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:30 pm - 3:22 pmPKX-SAN
33h 52m2 stops
$1,260China Eastern
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lun., mar. 9 - lun., mar. 23
Air Canada Logo
6:10 pm - 6:20 pmSAN-PEK
33h 10m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 10:37 pmPEK-SAN
41h 32m2 stops
$1,490Air Canada
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dom., mar. 8 - mié., mar. 11
Air Canada Logo
12:45 pm - 6:20 pmSAN-PEK
38h 35m1 stop
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8:05 pm - 8:38 pmPEK-SAN
39h 33m2 stops
$1,510Air Canada
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dom., mar. 8 - mié., mar. 11

Air China flights from San Diego to China

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Air China
Oct 31
SAN11:02 amSan Diego
31h 53m
2 stops
SHA9:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Nov 7
SHA5:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 14m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$851
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Air China
Oct 30
SAN11:02 amSan Diego
32h 28m
2 stops
CTU10:30 amChengdu
Nov 6
CTU10:00 pmChengdu
41h 44m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$870
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Air China
Oct 23
SAN11:08 amSan Diego
34h 47m
2 stops
PVG12:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Nov 6
PVG7:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
32h 34m
2 stops
SAN11:44 pmSan Diego
$899
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Cathay Pacific flights from San Diego to China

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Cathay Pacific
Sep 23
SAN12:26 pmSan Diego
31h 24m
2 stops
PEK10:50 amBeijing Capital
Oct 14
PEK12:05 pmBeijing Capital
37h 28m
2 stops
SAN10:33 amSan Diego
$865
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 9
SAN5:10 pmSan Diego
26h 35m
2 stops
PEK10:45 amBeijing Capital
Mar 23
PEK6:35 pmBeijing Capital
29h 04m
2 stops
SAN8:39 amSan Diego
$921
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Cathay Pacific
Feb 27
SAN7:05 amSan Diego
42h 55m
2 stops
CKG6:00 pmChongqing Jiangbei Intl
Mar 3
CKG5:15 pmChongqing Jiangbei Intl
42h 49m
2 stops
SAN8:04 pmSan Diego
$928
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.
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San DiegoShanghai

SAN - SHA

SANSHA

San Diego

vie. 10/31

11:02 am-9:55 am

2 stops31h 53m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 11/7

5:30 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops22h 14m

$851

San DiegoChengdu

SAN - CTU

SANCTU

San Diego

jue. 10/30

11:02 am-10:30 am

2 stops32h 28m

Chengdu

jue. 11/6

10:00 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops41h 44m

$870

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

sáb. 11/1

10:57 am-12:30 pm

2 stops34h 33m

Beijing Capital

sáb. 11/8

12:00 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$888

San DiegoGuangzhou

SAN - CAN

SANCAN

San Diego

dom. 10/26

6:15 am-12:25 am

2 stops27h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

mié. 11/5

8:40 pm-11:44 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$895

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

lun. 3/9

5:10 pm-10:45 am

2 stops26h 35m

Beijing Capital

lun. 3/23

6:35 pm-8:39 am

2 stops29h 04m

$921

San DiegoChongqing

SAN - CKG

SANCKG

San Diego

vie. 2/27

7:05 am-6:00 pm

2 stops42h 55m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

mar. 3/3

5:15 pm-8:04 pm

2 stops42h 49m

$928

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

vie. 10/31

6:20 am-10:15 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

vie. 11/7

7:20 am-3:19 pm

2 stops23h 59m

$1,155

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PKX

SANPKX

San Diego

lun. 3/9

6:15 am-11:20 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

lun. 3/23

8:30 pm-3:22 pm

2 stops33h 52m

$1,260

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

dom. 3/8

6:10 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Beijing Capital

mié. 3/11

8:05 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops41h 32m

$1,490

San DiegoBeijing

SAN - PEK

SANPEK

San Diego

dom. 3/8

12:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Beijing Capital

mié. 3/11

8:05 pm-8:38 pm

2 stops39h 33m

$1,510

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, September 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 $1,095. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to China from San Diego during April instead. Flights to China in April, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,100.

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 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Diego to China flight.

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    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
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,089Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,093Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $1,151Free CancellationRating
7.2
166 reviews
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