Cheap flights from China to San Diego (SAN) from $539

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SHA — SAN
Jun 9 — Jun 161

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Cheap Lufthansa flights from China to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between China and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Lufthansa flights we've found from China to San Diego. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Tue 10/152:20 amPEK - SAN
1 stop28h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/126:20 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,281
Wed 10/161:20 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop41h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/126:20 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,290
Tue 10/152:20 amPEK - SAN
1 stop28h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/1210:45 amSAN - PEK
2 stops34h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,297
Wed 10/161:20 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop41h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/1212:45 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops32h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,306
Tue 10/152:20 amPEK - SAN
2 stops31h 09mLufthansa
Wed 3/126:00 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,337
Thu 8/81:40 amPVG - SAN
2 stops31h 26mLufthansa
Mon 9/911:30 amSAN - PVG
2 stops30h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 6/2$1,753
Wed 7/101:20 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop41h 05mLufthansa
Wed 8/145:15 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$4,819
Wed 7/101:20 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop41h 05mLufthansa
Wed 8/146:20 amSAN - PEK
2 stops38h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$4,959
Wed 7/1010:00 amPEK - SAN
2 stops28h 55mLufthansa
Wed 8/146:20 amSAN - PEK
2 stops38h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$4,964

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from China to San Diego

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between China and San Diego. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Qatar Airways flights traveling from China to San Diego. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 10/151:45 amPKX - SAN
2 stops35h 47mQatar Airways
Wed 3/128:11 amSAN - PKX
2 stops39h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,599
Tue 7/91:45 amPKX - SAN
2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 8/1411:20 amSAN - PKX
2 stops36h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/3$10,930

Cheap China to San Diego flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from China to San Diego specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Prices were last updated on June 4, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from China to San Diego in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 7/54:30 pmPKX - SAN
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/154:27 pmSAN - PKX
3 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,064
Tue 7/25:25 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/157:00 amSAN - PEK
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,386
Tue 7/212:15 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops44h 37mLufthansa
Tue 7/95:15 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop27h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,447
Tue 7/212:15 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops47h 03mLufthansa
Mon 7/1511:00 amSAN - PEK
2 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,470
Tue 7/212:15 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops44h 37mLufthansa
Tue 7/97:26 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops25h 14mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,486
Thu 7/42:20 amPEK - SAN
2 stops36h 35mLufthansa
Mon 7/1511:00 amSAN - PEK
2 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,496
Tue 7/211:20 amPKX - SAN
2 stops48h 47mBritish Airways
Tue 7/910:48 pmSAN - PKX
2 stops43h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/4$1,503
Sun 7/712:15 pmPEK - SAN
2 stops47h 03mLufthansa
Mon 7/1511:00 amSAN - PEK
2 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,528
Sat 7/62:20 amPEK - SAN
2 stops34h 52mLufthansa
Mon 7/1511:00 amSAN - PEK
2 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/4$1,662

China to San Diego 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between China and San Diego in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from China to San Diego in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 7/54:30 pmPKX - SAN
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/154:27 pmSAN - PKX
3 stops31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,064
Tue 10/152:20 amPEK - SAN
1 stop28h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/126:20 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,281
Wed 10/161:20 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop41h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/126:20 pmSAN - PEK
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,290
Tue 10/152:20 amPEK - SAN
1 stop28h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/1210:45 amSAN - PEK
2 stops34h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,297
Wed 10/161:20 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop41h 05mLufthansa
Wed 3/1212:45 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops32h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,306
Wed 10/167:45 amPKX - SAN
2 stops24h 28mChina Eastern
Wed 3/126:25 amSAN - PKX
2 stops26h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/3$1,317
Wed 10/167:00 amPEK - SAN
2 stops25h 13mChina Eastern
Wed 3/126:25 amSAN - PEK
2 stops35h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/3$1,317
Tue 10/152:20 amPEK - SAN
2 stops31h 09mLufthansa
Wed 3/126:00 pmSAN - PEK
2 stops27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/3$1,337
Tue 7/25:25 pmPEK - SAN
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/157:00 amSAN - PEK
1 stop17h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/4$1,386

One-way flights to San Diego from China

Search for one-way flight options from China to San Diego. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from China to San Diego can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from China, there is a search form available above.
Thu 9/57:00 amPVG - SAN
3 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$539
Wed 9/42:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops30h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$547
Wed 9/42:25 amPVG - SAN
3 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$552
Mon 6/101:05 amPVG - SAN
2 stops51h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$555
Tue 6/119:55 pmSHA - SAN
3 stops35h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$565
Mon 6/101:05 amPVG - SAN
3 stops46h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$570
Tue 6/117:55 amPVG - SAN
2 stops44h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$571
Sun 6/232:00 pmPVG - SAN
3 stops40h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$576
Thu 6/135:15 pmPVG - SAN
2 stops41h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3$583

Find flights from China to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from China to San Diego 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, Cheapflights users made 3,009,960 searches. Data last updated June 4, 2024.

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$1,281 - $2,398

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Beijing CapitalSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/15

1 stop28h 05m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

1 stop26h 55m

$1,281

Beijing CapitalSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/16

1 stop41h 05m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

1 stop26h 55m

$1,290

Beijing CapitalSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/15

1 stop28h 05m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

2 stops34h 30m

$1,297

Beijing Daxing IntlSan Diego

PKX - SAN

PKXSAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 10/16

2 stops24h 28m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

2 stops26h 20m

$1,317

Beijing CapitalSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/16

2 stops25h 13m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

2 stops35h 55m

$1,317

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/9

2 stops47h 04m

San Diego

Mon 9/9

2 stops28h 19m

$1,457

Beijing Daxing IntlSan Diego

PKX - SAN

PKXSAN

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 10/15

2 stops35h 47m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

2 stops39h 34m

$1,599

Shanghai Pu DongSan Diego

PVG - SAN

PVGSAN

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/9

1 stop46h 10m

San Diego

Mon 9/9

1 stop44h 40m

$1,778

Beijing CapitalSan Diego

PEK - SAN

PEKSAN

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/15

3 stops53h 58m

San Diego

Wed 3/12

2 stops52h 15m

$2,398

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 6/3

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Diego. Reviews last updated June 4, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa, Qatar Airways and British Airways from China to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
913 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.5
Very good
913 reviews
8.5
Very good
913 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.4
Very good
566 reviews
8.5
Very good
913 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.3
Very good
1,462 reviews
8.5
Very good
913 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

8.0
Very good
10,377 reviews
8.5
Very good
913 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

7.7
Good
4,320 reviews
8.5
Very good
913 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Food

7.8

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Got me there and back on time. Except for a 30 min maintenance delay, but that meant more time for nap. Crew was super nice.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from China?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from China, you will be flying to San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego.

  • Can I find flights from China to San Diego for under $1,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from China to San Diego for under $1,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Lufthansa for just $1,281, but on average you can expect to pay $2,197.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to San Diego one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ANA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $689. China Eastern flights start at $708 while deals on Air China start at $752 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to San Diego?

  • What does SHA to SAN mean?

    Great question - SHA to SAN just means Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Diego Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO), Shenzhen Airport (SZX).

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to San Diego that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your China to San Diego flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from China to San Diego with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter China to San Diego flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to San Diego?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to San Diego by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to San Diego that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from China to San Diego offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from China to San Diego?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on China to San Diego flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the China to San Diego flight deals updated?

    The China to San Diego flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/4.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to San Diego?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to San Diego (average of $288). Flying from China to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $347). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from China to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,061Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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