$462 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$907
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$985
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,020
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,240
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$1,226
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$928
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$1,025
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,208
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$928
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,226
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$972
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,022
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$1,423
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$972
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$1,679
Shanghai
Shanghai2 stops$907
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$985
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$1,020
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,240
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$1,226
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$928
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$1,025
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,208
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$928
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,226
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$972
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$1,022
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$1,423
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$972
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$1,679

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 1 - Tue, Sep 15
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:00 am - 11:55 pm
SAN
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PVG
25h 55m
2 stops
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:20 am - 8:48 am
PVG
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SAN
40h 28m
2 stops
$907Cathay Pacific
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
Korean Air Logo
7:30 pm - 1:40 pm
SAN
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TAO
50h 10m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
10:55 am - 2:36 pm
TAO
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SAN
19h 41m
2 stops
$928Korean Air
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 8
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:40 am
SAN
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PEK
36h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 7:54 pm
PEK
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SAN
42h 04m
2 stops
$985Multiple Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 4:25 pm
SAN
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PEK
42h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 10:31 pm
PEK
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SAN
27h 41m
2 stops
$1,000Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 13
ANA Logo
2:24 pm - 12:45 am
SAN
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PVG
19h 21m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:50 am - 8:02 pm
PVG
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SAN
33h 12m
2 stops
$1,066ANA
Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3
ANA Logo
5:00 pm - 12:45 am
SAN
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PVG
40h 45m
2 stops
ANA Logo
2:35 am - 5:29 pm
PVG
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SAN
30h 54m
2 stops
$1,067ANA
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
China Eastern Logo
6:15 am - 11:25 am
SAN
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PKX
37h 10m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 3:20 pm
PKX
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SAN
42h 20m
2 stops
$1,186China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 15
China Eastern Logo
6:15 am - 12:05 am
SAN
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PKX
26h 50m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:45 am - 8:43 am
PKX
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SAN
39h 58m
2 stops
$1,194China Eastern
Sat, Nov 14 - Wed, Dec 2
Air China Logo
7:15 am - 9:40 pm
SAN
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SHA
22h 25m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 1:44 pm
SHA
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SAN
20h 49m
2 stops
$1,321Air China
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4
Air China Logo
9:30 am - 10:20 pm
SAN
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NKG
21h 50m
2 stops
Air China Logo
8:35 am - 1:44 pm
NKG
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SAN
21h 09m
2 stops
$1,478Air China
Booking Insights

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 September, when tickets cost $790 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,533 and $1,353 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$462
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 18% lower on average.
Flight from San Diego to Shanghai Pudong 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.

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    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 8455 reviews
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.2Food
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.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

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.

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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