Q: What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,083 on average.

Q: What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally at night , when round-trip flights cost $824 on average. Morning departures are around 36% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,461.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly from California to China?

The cheapest month for flights from California to China is November , when tickets cost $813 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,394 and $1,378 respectively.

Question 1

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to China?

Accepted Answer

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 California to China. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to China?

Accepted Answer

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 California to China with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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 California to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in China?

Accepted Answer

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in China is Hangzhou Airport (HGH), with an average flight price of $408.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,083 on average.

Question 7

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $824 on average. Morning departures are around 36% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,461.

Question 8

What is the cheapest flight to China?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to China from California found in the last 72 hours was to Shenzhen, at $636 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $671.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to China?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from California to China is November, when tickets cost $813 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,394 and $1,378 respectively.

Question 10

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to China?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from California to China, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 11

How long is the flight to China?

Accepted Answer

An average nonstop flight from California to China takes 19h 40m, covering a distance of 6541 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA) with an average flight time of 12h 50m.

Question 12

What are the most popular destinations in China?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Shanghai (64% of total searches to China). The next most popular destinations are Guangzhou (16%) and Shenzhen (2%). Searches for flights to Chengdu (2%), to Nanjing (2%) and to Shenyang (2%) are also popular.

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FAQs for booking flights from California to China

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California 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 California to China.

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

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California 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 California 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 California 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 California 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 California to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in China?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in China is Hangzhou Airport (HGH), with an average flight price of $408.

What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $847. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,083 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

What is the cheapest flight to China?

The cheapest ticket to China from California found in the last 72 hours was to Shenzhen, at $636 round-trip. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $671.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to China?

The cheapest month for flights from California to China is November, when tickets cost $813 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,394 and $1,378 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to China?

To get a below average price on the flight from California to China, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to China?

An average nonstop flight from California to China takes 19h 40m, covering a distance of 6541 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (SHA) with an average flight time of 12h 50m.

What are the most popular destinations in China?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Shanghai (64% of total searches to China). The next most popular destinations are Guangzhou (16%) and Shenzhen (2%). Searches for flights to Chengdu (2%), to Nanjing (2%) and to Shenyang (2%) are also popular.

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