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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., ago. 17 - mié., ago. 26
British Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 7:55 am
JFK
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PVG
23h 35m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 6:20 pm
PVG
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JFK
43h 20m
1 stop
$9,553British Airways
jue., oct. 8 - jue., oct. 22
British Airways Logo
9:35 am - 7:55 am
JFK
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PVG
34h 20m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 3:20 pm
PVG
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JFK
40h 20m
1 stop
$9,587British Airways
lun., jul. 6 - mar., jul. 28
British Airways Logo
1:30 pm - 7:55 am
SEA
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PVG
27h 25m
1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:00 am - 11:35 am
PVG
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SEA
39h 35m
1 stop
$9,653British Airways
lun., ago. 17 - jue., oct. 1
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
SFO
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PVG
14h 00mnonstop
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 9:05 am
PVG
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SFO
11h 35mnonstop
$15,557China Eastern
mar., sep. 1 - sáb., sep. 5
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 5:15 pm
LAX
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PVG
13h 45mnonstop
China Eastern Logo
1:10 pm - 10:05 am
PVG
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LAX
11h 55mnonstop
$16,079China Eastern
dom., ago. 16 - dom., ago. 23
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:55 pm - 1:25 pm
JFK
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PVG
28h 30m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
4:50 pm - 11:10 am
PVG
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JFK
30h 20m
2 stops
$18,772Singapore Airlines
jue., oct. 8 - mié., oct. 21
Emirates Logo
10:20 pm - 3:30 pm
JFK
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PVG
29h 10m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
12:05 am - 6:55 pm
PVG
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JFK
30h 50m
2 stops
$19,782Emirates
sáb., may. 9 - vie., may. 15
Emirates Logo
10:20 pm - 10:20 pm
JFK
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PVG
36h 00m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
12:05 am - 6:55 pm
PVG
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JFK
30h 50m
2 stops
$19,787Emirates
dom., ago. 30 - lun., sep. 7
Air China Logo
2:20 pm - 9:50 pm
LAX
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SHA
16h 30m
1 stop
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 8:10 pm
SHA
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LAX
17h 40m
1 stop
$28,473Air China
jue., sep. 3 - lun., sep. 7
Air China Logo
11:25 pm - 10:55 am
LAX
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SHA
20h 30m
1 stop
Air China Logo
5:30 pm - 8:10 pm
SHA
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LAX
17h 40m
1 stop
$28,475Air China

Latest first class flight deals to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$19,926
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$19,462
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$22,114
Beijing
Beijing2 stops$19,926
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$19,462
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$22,114

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.
  • Try flying direct if you’re looking to save, as direct first class tickets are cheaper on average.

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 1212 reviews
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

8.0 ExcellentCarlos J, Apr 2026
TPA - ATL
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AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

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

Crew were not engaging. Only engaged if requested. Food taste was mediocre

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

I didn't see any flight attendants offer coffee or green tea. There was regular drink service but after a short meal was served didn't notice that happening.

See previous answers. Also food options limited, entertainment difficult to use and did not work properly, lay flat bed is quite big but very hard and uncomfortable

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

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 meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

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.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

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.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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