Cheap Flights from San Diego to Beijing
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Beijing
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Beijing? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Beijing vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 36,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Beijing for specific travel dates.
2026-11-10
SAN - PEK
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-12
SAN - PEK
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-17
SAN - PEK
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $459.6
2026-11-05
SAN - PEK
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $460.3
2026-11-24
SAN - PEK
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $460.8
2026-11-26
SAN - PEK
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 36,000 Pts + $460.8
San Diego to Beijing flight facts
Distance
6,365 mi
10,244 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 13h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+16h
Beijing is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Beijing
NAY · Beijing Nanyuan
PEK · Beijing Capital Intl
PKX · Beijing Daxing Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Santa Ana - Beijing · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Beijing · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Beijing · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Beijing · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Beijing
Premium cabin
2026-12-31
SAN - PEK
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 55,000 Pts + $34.9
Premium cabin
2027-01-04
SAN - PEK
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 7 left
From 55,000 Pts + $34.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SAN - PEK
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SAN - PEK
Premium Economy | 2 Stops
From 65,000 Pts + $5.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SAN - PEK
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 65,000 Pts + $456.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SAN - PEK
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $22
Selected hotels for your next stay
Beijing (China)
Commune By The Great Wall
From 6,000 Pts or $132
Beijing (China)
Home2 Suites by Hilton Beijing West Railway Station
From 33,000 Pts or $102
Beijing (China)
Conrad Beijing
From 49,000 Pts or $188
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Beijing depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Beijing.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Beijing.
San Diego and Beijing are about 6,365 miles (10,244 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,365-mile straight-line distance takes about 13h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Beijing is 16 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Beijing: Beijing Nanyuan (NAY), Beijing Capital Intl (PEK), Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Beijing, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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