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Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$706
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$769
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$762
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$703
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$642
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$687
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$637
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$574
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$624
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$703
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$656
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$674
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$670
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$605
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$675
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$647
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$614
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$669
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$676
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$703
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$706
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$769
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$762
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$703
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$642
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$687
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$637
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$574
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$624
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$703
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$656
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$674
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$670
Nanjing
Nanjing1 stop$605
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$675
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$647
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$614
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$669
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$676
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$703

Book Cheap Los Angeles to China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to China that are departing in the next months. 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 round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to China

Tue, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 16
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 6:10 pmLAX-TAO
29h 10m1 stop
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8:10 am - 7:00 pmTAO-LAX
25h 50m1 stop
$574Air China
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Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 13
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 11:05 amLAX-TAO
22h 05m1 stop
Air China Logo
7:35 pm - 7:00 pmTAO-LAX
38h 25m1 stop
$605Air China
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Sun, Sep 7 - Wed, Oct 8
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 12:10 amLAX-SZX
20h 40m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:15 am - 10:05 amSZX-LAX
17h 50m1 stop
$637China Eastern
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Sun, Sep 7 - Thu, Oct 9
China Eastern Logo
12:30 pm - 11:30 amLAX-SZX
32h 00m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:15 am - 10:05 amSZX-LAX
17h 50m1 stop
$638China Eastern
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Tue, Sep 2 - Sun, Oct 19
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 3:20 pmLAX-SZX
25h 05m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 8:45 pmSZX-LAX
19h 05m1 stop
$680Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Nov 25 - Mon, Dec 1
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 7:35 pmLAX-XMN
30h 05m2 stops
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:10 pm - 7:30 pmXMN-LAX
38h 20m1 stop
$681Sichuan Airlines
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sun, Dec 28
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 11:40 amLAX-TAO
20h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
3:05 pm - 6:30 pmTAO-LAX
19h 25m1 stop
$702China Southern
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Fri, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 15
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 9:40 pmLAX-FOC
30h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 pmFOC-LAX
17h 10m1 stop
$704China Southern
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Thu, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 am - 11:45 pmLAX-PVG
20h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 8:55 pmPVG-LAX
22h 10m1 stop
$745Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 11:05 amLAX-PVG
31h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:35 am - 10:05 pmPVG-LAX
28h 30m1 stop
$752Cathay Pacific
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Los Angeles to China flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Los Angeles to China to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Los Angeles to China flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to China from Los Angeles found in the last 72 hours was to Shenzhen, at $574 round-trip. The most popular route is from 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 $658.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Los Angeles to China?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,933 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles to China is April, when tickets cost $929 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,580 and $1,472 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Los Angeles to China?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to China clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Los Angeles to China, look for departures on Tuesdays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from China, Sunday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Los Angeles to China, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Los Angeles to China, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$316
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Shenzhen

FAQs - booking China flights

  • Are there alternative airports to Hong Kong International Airport for travel from Los Angeles to China?

    Alternative airports might be less traveled or more convenient for your particular trip. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, located 23 miles from Hong Kong International Airport, is one good choice. Another good option is Macau International Airport, located 24 miles from Hong Kong Airport. Zhuhai Sanzao International Airport is located 40 miles from Hong Kong Airport.

  • Are there any direct flights from Los Angeles to Kaohsiung City, China?

    No nonstop flights are available, but daily two-stop flights will get you there in no time. Layovers average only 3h 25min for most flights, and the domestic stop airports include John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Alternative airports close by are Tainan (TNN), or Taitung (TTT), which are 27 miles and 50 miles, respectively, from Kaohsiung City.

  • What other airports in the area does Macau International Airport serve?

    When traveling to a certain city in China, it’s good to know what other airports are served by your arrival airport. Macau International Airport serves Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport with one-stop flights that depart daily. For a closer destination airport, Shanghai Pudong International Airport is just 2h 30min away on flights departing daily.

  • Does Shanghai Pudong International Airport offer any relaxing services after my long flight?

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport offers weary passengers many benefits while waiting for the next flight. Terminal 2 has Yongqi Spa services, which include massages, pedicures, or skin treatments. Terminal 2 also has a variety of restaurants and shops.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles to China.

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

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

  • 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 37% 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.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to China

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is one of the busiest airports in Asia and is located about 19 miles from the city center in the Shunyi District. Daily one- to three-stop flights are available from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with Air Alaska, Air China, and Cathay Pacific.
  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport has shuttle bus services to transport you between terminals. The average time between shuttles is approximately 10min, and the service runs 24 hours a day.
  • Flights to Bejing from Los Angeles have one or two layovers before reaching the destination city. Most of the domestic layovers are in Seattle.
  • If you are departing for China from LAX, the airport has many restaurants and gift shops to bide your time before your flight. Terminal B has medical assistance, and pet-care kiosks are located throughout the airport.
  • Another option for travel to China is using Bob Hope Airport (BUR). It’s less crowded and easier to get around, although some fares might be higher.
  • When flying from Los Angeles to Hong Kong, you will find one-stop flights throughout the day, with average layovers of only 4h 30min. Some flights require airport changes, but it’s quick and easy to do so.
  • When visiting China, most cities require children to be secured in car seats. As in most countries, a child under 25 pounds must be secured in an appropriate seat. If you are renting a car, make sure to check with the rental company before your trip.
  • Before traveling to China, you must have a valid passport and travel visa before entering the country. Contact the Chinese embassy for more information.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Los Angeles to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Los Angeles 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.
7.8
Sichuan AirlinesOverall score based on 15 reviews
8.0Food
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.8Boarding
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Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Aug 2024TFU - LAX
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Not sure who to "blame" but I booked the ticket from SiChuan airline overseas. On the day of flight at the airport, I learnt that our passport information was not entered into the system. I was told by the SiChuan airline that this is not the first time that ticket booked overseas missing ID information. Since airport ticket counter does not have authority to add ID information, we have to call SiChuan airline customer service, Luckily, we arrived at the airport early enough to handle this and SiChuan airline customer service has been very helpful.

Dad experience when you check in in chenddu airport , service need to improve

Not good experience when you checkin in China, service need to prove

The economy seats are incredibly tight. A large percent of the traveling public will not fit. I will not fly Cathay again because of this. You are literally squeezing passengers for profit. The CEO should fly some economy flights.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

The food and service was great. You have to pay a lot for in flight Internet though which is lame.

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I've stomach problems after 2 hours of flight, Iris, the flight purser not only did her best to make me feel comfortable, she went above and beyond providing pain relievers medicines and ointment. She look and found a doctor passenger on the flight to provide advise. She even report on ground staffs about my condition and provide wheelchair upon arrival. Kudos to her and Cathay Pacific!

So so, crew was overly professional and lacks human touch. Equipment is very old, especially the HKG-PVG CX366 flight. That plane along with its decor must have twenty years of history, or at least I had that impression.

Crew was great. But a bit understaffed. The business class seat, etc were dated. But comfortable. Some legs had entertainment system from a decade ago. Selections were rather poor. Food was mediocre at best. Actually poor for business class standards. I liked the lounge in Hong Kong. Showers were great. Food was nice.

Everything was fine and I have no complaints or things to note.

Highly impressive. On time. Smooth and fast boarding and disembarkment. Really great service

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

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

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!

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

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.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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