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Cheap Flights from San Diego to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$888
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$917
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,048
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$924
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$987
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$974
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,283
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$974
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,595
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$968
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$924
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$924
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$1,777
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$888
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$917
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$1,048
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$924
Chongqing
Chongqing2 stops$987
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$974
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$1,283
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$974
Xi'an
Xi'an2 stops$1,595
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$968
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$924
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$924
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$1,777
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Price, demand and travel trends for San Diego to China flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

Are flights from San Diego to China cheaper or more expensive than last year?

Fares from San Diego to China are running about the same as they were around this time last year, averaging $1,233 round-trip.

What are the cheapest fares from San Diego to China right now?

Here are the cheapest round-trip fares from San Diego to China on KAYAK in the last week:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) from $888
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) from $917
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) from $924
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) from $924
• Hangzhou (HGH) from $924

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to China?

November is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,040. Prices are highest in June, when average flight costs increase to around $1,645.

Which airport in China is the cheapest to fly to from San Diego?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into China are:

• Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) from $860
• Shenyang (SHE) from $943
• Nanjing Lukou Intl (NKG) from $969

What’s the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to China?

Tuesday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from San Diego to China, while Saturday is the most expensive. Fares run about 35% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from San Diego to China?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to China during the evening with average prices of $1,091. The afternoon is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,232.

Key details for San Diego to China flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$463
Beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 127% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Diego to Chengdu

Your San Diego to China flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from San Diego to China?

    Yes. Fares from San Diego to China are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,037 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from San Diego to China?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from San Diego to China have ranged from $1,037 to $1,543.

  • What are the main airports serving China?

    China has 16 airports. The three busiest are Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) (47% of arrivals), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) (12%) and Beijing Capital (PEK) (8%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from San Diego to China?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, no airline regularly operates nonstop flights from San Diego to China. One-stop options include United Airlines and Delta.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to China?

    On flights from San Diego to China you can book Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class or First Class.

  • What are some popular landmarks in China?

    KAYAK travelers' favorite landmarks in China include:

    • Canton Fair Complex
    • Shanghai Disneyland
    • French Concession
    • Forbidden City

Your guide to booking San Diego to China flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for November when flights are typically cheapest and avoid June when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Tuesday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Saturday cost about 35% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) is the cheapest airport to fly into from San Diego. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Shanghai, which is the most popular destination in China. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Guangzhou, Beijing and Shenzhen.

Reviews of the top 4 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.
7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8649 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
8.5Crew
7.8Comfort
7.8Entertainment
Airline reviews

The only issue is that the plane was HOT. This was not the case on my first flight so not sure why, but thankfully I had a portable fan with me. Everything else was great!

8.0 ExcellentMolly, Oct 2026
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The only issue is that the plane was HOT. This was not the case on my first flight so not sure why, but thankfully I had a portable fan with me. Everything else was great!

Seats were old and very uncomfortable. Coach seating is way too tight

Flight was delayed at airport with large backlog and WiFi was spotty

Flight was delayed from San Diego due to being overweight for weather conditions. We missed our connecting flight to our final destination due to the delay, as well as the connecting flight leaving before the scheduled departure time. We missed the connection within 10 - 15 minutes. We were booked on a later flight arriving 7 hours later. There were 7 passengers sharing the same originating and connecting flight.

Horrible, mismanaged ground issue resulting in a long delayed, next flight left early, waiting extra 7 hours in the airport, screen did not work

The internet on these planes stinks. Need to get starlink

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

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

Delayed flight (1hour) plus a long layover after an overnight flight with no backup plane available.

Crew was excellent. Comfort seats not as nice as other kinds of planes.

It we as a pleasant flight. Good helpful and happy cabin crew. Food was okay, not to write home about. Drinks good. Entertainment okay.. Seat space good , comfort acceptable

Weren’t even given earphones to use the entertainment system

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.

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

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.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

Entertainment was great. Seats were good. They did not have my pre-ordered hot food product available but did comp me something cold in place of the item.

Food was good. Clean aircraft. But why do the airlines make the seats so narrow?! Your executives should have ride in a seat so restrictive for 11 hours and see how miserable it is! When.we got to MUC they changed my boarding gate 3 times for my next flight!!!!

Flight was on time, clean, etc. Despite connecting to your wi fi I was unable to use your app to watch entertainment.

The back to back mechanical delays from Denver to San Diego and then on my return flight from Denver to Great Falls it added extra time both ways

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Complimentary light meal would be appreciated. But great flight crew service on all legs

The food was terrible this time. Otherwise pleasant, quiet, on-time.

I was in first class. The outlets at my seat did not work. The plane was shabby and run down. I had prepurchsed a day subscription for internet that was not redeemable. I had to repurchase the internet for my flight and then it didn’t work anyway. Quite disappointed in what was supposed to be the launch of a great vacation.

The flight attendants went out of their way to help me align everything so I can catch my connection as soon as we landed

Flight was canceled for a reason they knew hours before but did not mention. Next the gate chnage from 37 to 38 at least 10 times. Ridiculous.

I liked a lot , the flight attendant so nice ,the seat very comfortable I enjoyed the flight , I will do it again with Air Canada,

Real smooth and easy, Real good leg room in coach!

Plane was old, cabin was small, overhead bins were small, seats really uncomfortable, no seat-back entertainment

I had a disappointing experience at the San Diego airport with one of your gate agents. Despite being in Zone 4 and traveling with a standard carry-on bag that has never been an issue (30 flights in Q4 alone), the tall, blonde gentleman forced me to gate-check my bag. When I politely asked if we could verify the bag’s size, he became confrontational, even threatening to deny me boarding twice. His behavior appeared erratic and unprofessional, projecting a negative attitude onto passengers, as if he was going through something mentally. Notably, there was ample overhead space once all passengers had boarded. In contrast, the tall, older Asian agent handled the situation with professionalism and calmness, making a clear effort to de-escalate. As an avid traveler, this unnecessary inconvenience set a frustrating tone for my trip to Asia.

. Crew was professional and friendly. Food could have been hotter

Terrible. They cancelled our flight the night before. Please give me a call to discuss.

My experience was pretty frustrating because the first leg of my flight on United (though booked through Air Canada) was delayed causing me to miss my connecting flight on Air Canada. This could have been an easy solve as there was a direct flight later that morning via Air Canada that they easily could have put me on which would have only gotten me to my destination 2 1/2 hours later but because United and Air Canada don’t seem to have good communication they gave me the run around both telling me to talk with the other which I did three times to no avail. I ended up taking the delayed flight and getting on a new connecting flight which ended up getting me to my destination 6 hours later and I missed the event I was planning to go to this evening.

Everything went smoothly and as expected. We were on time and one flight arrived early.

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