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Cheap First Class Flight Deals to China

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from the United States to China currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent first class round-trip flight deals to China

lun., abr. 6 - mié., abr. 15
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6:10 pm - 7:55 amJFK-PVG
25h 45m1 stop
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11:00 am - 12:29 pmPVG-JFK
37h 29m1 stop
$8,766British Airways
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sáb., abr. 18 - vie., may. 1
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7:30 pm - 7:55 amJFK-PVG
24h 25m1 stop
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11:00 am - 12:29 pmPVG-JFK
37h 29m1 stop
$9,533British Airways
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dom., ene. 4 - mié., ene. 21
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6:05 pm - 10:05 amEWR-PVG
27h 00m1 stop
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12:10 am - 12:40 pmPVG-EWR
25h 30m1 stop
$14,999Lufthansa
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dom., ene. 4 - mié., ene. 21
Lufthansa Logo
3:55 pm - 10:05 amJFK-PVG
29h 10m1 stop
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12:10 am - 3:40 pmPVG-JFK
28h 30m1 stop
$15,059Lufthansa
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sáb., dic. 6 - mar., dic. 9
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 15mnonstop
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 9:05 amPVG-LAX
11h 55mnonstop
$16,005China Eastern
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lun., abr. 20 - dom., may. 3
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5:05 pm - 3:30 pmSFO-PVG
31h 25m1 stop
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12:05 am - 2:00 pmPVG-SFO
28h 55m1 stop
$21,313Emirates
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sáb., feb. 28 - mié., mar. 11
Emirates Logo
3:40 pm - 9:05 pmSFO-PVG
37h 25m1 stop
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11:00 pm - 1:50 pmPVG-SFO
29h 50m1 stop
$21,326Emirates
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lun., mar. 2 - vie., abr. 24
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 15mnonstop
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 10:05 amPVG-LAX
11h 55mnonstop
$26,792China Eastern
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lun., dic. 1 - lun., dic. 8
Air China Logo
10:25 pm - 5:55 pmLAX-SHA
27h 30m1 stop
Air China Logo
12:30 pm - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX
22h 30m1 stop
$27,296Air China
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dom., ene. 4 - mié., ene. 21
Air China Logo
1:05 am - 12:45 pmJFK-SHA
22h 40m1 stop
Air China Logo
2:00 pm - 10:10 pmSHA-JFK
21h 10m1 stop
$32,495Air China
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Latest first class flight deals to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$17,290
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$20,769
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$20,685
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$17,290
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$20,769
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$20,685

FAQs for China first class flights

  • Which airline has the best first class amenities for flights to China?

    Air China offers travelers state-of-the-art amenities, including exclusive lounge access, car services, expedited gate access, and passes at security lines. When onboard, first class passengers enjoy reclining seats, in-flight entertainment, access to free and fast Wi-Fi, a broad selection of food and refreshments, among other services; after landing, your bags will also get checked first as the rest follows.

  • Which airline has the best lounge for first class flights to China?

    Hong Kong International Airport has the most classy and elite first class lounge in the country. The lounges in the airport have a wide selection of state-of-the-art amenities. The sitting areas in the lounges are air conditioned, and they also have a wide selection of refreshments and free complimentary drinks. Various reading materials to ensure every traveler’s entertainment is catered for.

  • Are there any airlines that provide flatbeds for first class flights to China?

    China Southern Airlines offers the most comfortable flatbed seats. The airline has big flatbeds with built-in electronic massage, reclining seats, and a back divider to enhance the traveler’s privacy.

  • What is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to China?

    Among KAYAK users, British Airways is the most popular airline offering First Class seats on flights to China.

  • Which airlines offer First Class tickets on flights to China?

    Traveling to China and want to offer yourself a First Class experience? Depending on the origin, the following airlines offer seats in First Class: British Airways, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines and SWISS.

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on First Class tickets to China?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to China for economy class as well as First Class travelers.

  • What is the best airline for first class flights to China?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights to China is Korean Air, with an overall rating of 8.4.

Top tips for finding first class flights to China

  • One of the significant benefits of booking first class flights to China is that you will experience the royal treatment offered by highly trained customer service personnel. They also give passengers who book international flights an option to book space for their extra baggage.
  • When you choose Air China, you will get the best extra services, like ground transportation, catering service, luxury seats, free entertainment, and premium luggage assistance services. The travelers will also get free baggage handling service when they arrive in China, during departure, or connections while in transit to another country.
  • First class travelers arriving in China will enjoy various services and amenities offered at China’s best airports. First class travelers using China Southern Airlines will enjoy services like a private suite, a luxurious sky bed in a cocoon-like design, and 180-degree comfort, and an all-around elegance during the flights.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly first class 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.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1170 reviews
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
Airline reviews

Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025ICN - SFO
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Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

Everything was excellent as I expected. They also had a very caring crew. I had a headache and asked a Tylenol. The crew members kept checking with me how I was doing.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

Crew on this flight dedicate their business class service to their high priority members. They would get priority service even the seats are behind me, and meals priority service and orders. I get the left over choices. I refused to eat because I felt discriminated, never booking this airline.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

My connecting flight was canceled or never existed. My stopover went from 1 hour and a half to 10 hours. It was a long day that I wasn't prepared for and it would have been nice to know that ahead of time. Cathay is great though. Great staff, entertainment and food.

Overall pretty good experience. It would be nice to have caught the attendants even they were flying down the aisle with snacks, and if they could cater to multiple dietary restrictions (bland and no lactose. The customer service chat is a bad experience), but otherwise no complaints.

I am Vegetarian also has Gluten free food. However they gave me chicken and fish which is gluten free, but i am a vegetrain and i requested crew Hindu meal vegetarian, they said they will come back. .but they never showed up even i asked 2nd time. They could have compensate. I also request airline industry to have another option Gluten Free for Vegetarin people as well. Because Vegetarin people will have gluen issue...

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

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.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

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

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

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