$528 Find Cheap Flights from San Diego to China

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Cheap Flights from San Diego to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$1,021
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$922
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,024
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,879
Shenzhen
Shenzhen3 stops$1,238
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$922
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$1,731
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,315
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,555
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,022
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$2,010
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou3 stops$1,930
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$1,021
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$922
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,024
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,879
Shenzhen
Shenzhen3 stops$1,238
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$922
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$1,731
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,315
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,555
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,022
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$2,010
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou3 stops$1,930

Book Cheap San Diego to China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Diego to China that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to China

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 5
Korean Air Logo
10:00 am - 9:30 pm
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PEK
20h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
1:30 pm - 6:54 pm
PEK
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SAN
20h 24m
2 stops
$922Korean Air
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Nov 17
Korean Air Logo
10:00 am - 8:55 am
SAN
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SHE
31h 55m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
11:15 am - 2:36 pm
SHE
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SAN
19h 21m
2 stops
$922Korean Air
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 6
Korean Air Logo
10:00 am - 9:30 pm
SAN
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PEK
20h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:30 pm - 2:17 pm
PEK
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SAN
58h 47m
2 stops
$928Korean Air
Tue, Sep 15 - Fri, Oct 9
Korean Air Logo
10:00 am - 9:30 pm
SAN
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PEK
20h 30m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:30 pm - 2:17 pm
PEK
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SAN
58h 47m
2 stops
$978Korean Air
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 8:10 pm
SAN
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PVG
22h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:20 am - 5:59 pm
PVG
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SAN
22h 39m
2 stops
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 2:40 pm
SAN
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CAN
49h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
7:45 am - 3:33 pm
CAN
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SAN
47h 48m
3 stops
$1,024Ethiopian Air
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 55m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 5:10 pm
PVG
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SAN
23h 35m
2 stops
$1,069Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:00 am - 1:25 am
SAN
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PEK
27h 25m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:25 am - 5:10 pm
PEK
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SAN
24h 45m
2 stops
$1,147Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:00 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
24h 55m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:50 pm - 7:43 am
PVG
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SAN
34h 53m
2 stops
$1,147Cathay Pacific
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4
Air China Logo
9:30 am - 10:40 pm
SAN
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SHA
22h 10m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 1:44 pm
SHA
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SAN
20h 49m
2 stops
$1,353Air China
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Diego to China flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Diego to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to China is April, when tickets cost $514 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,371 and $1,353 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$582
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 16% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Beijing Capital Airport

FAQs - booking China flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to China?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to China.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to China?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from San Diego to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to China?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from San Diego to China with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to China?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from San Diego to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Diego to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Diego to China? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8465 reviews
7.2Food
7.9Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

10.0 ExcellentTeresa, Apr 2026
SMF - LAX
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While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Flight late, the waited for a long time for “personal” to arrive at gate to dock the plane in Rochester. So annoying. This flight was expected, why aren’t personel available for the jet bridge?

My recent experience was excellent on Delta! I flew with Delta Comfort and I was really comfortable in my seat. I enjoyed the in-flight service. The flight attendants were so friendly and hospitable. I love the snack on the flight as well. This was my first time flying on Delta and I will definitely consider flying with them again.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Food was surprisingly delicious. Space in the seat is horrible when the seating front is reclined. Movie offerings were terrible. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

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