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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$778
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$797
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$797
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$747
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$748
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$649
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$689
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$746
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$689
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$697
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$641
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$689
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$649
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$632
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$683
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$649
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$747
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$671
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$689
Wenzhou
Wenzhou2 stops$654
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$778
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$797
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$797
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$747
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$748
Shenzhen
Shenzhen2 stops$649
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$689
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$746
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$689
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$697
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$641
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$689
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$649
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$632
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$683
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$649
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$747
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$671
Harbin
Harbin2 stops$689
Wenzhou
Wenzhou2 stops$654

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Los Angeles to China

Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 13
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 7:00 pm
LAX
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SZX
29h 30m
2 stops
Sichuan Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 7:30 pm
SZX
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LAX
28h 35m
1 stop
$649Sichuan Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sun, Nov 15
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 9:40 pm
LAX
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SZX
32h 10m
2 stops
Sichuan Airlines Logo
6:55 am - 7:30 pm
SZX
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LAX
28h 35m
1 stop
$649Sichuan Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14
Korean Air Logo
11:50 pm - 11:35 am
LAX
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SZX
20h 45m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:45 pm - 9:40 am
SZX
-
LAX
35h 55m
1 stop
$663Korean Air
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 28
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 11:35 am
LAX
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SZX
31h 55m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:45 pm - 2:50 pm
SZX
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LAX
17h 05m
1 stop
$677Korean Air
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14
XiamenAir Logo
11:55 pm - 2:05 pm
LAX
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CKG
23h 10m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
8:10 pm - 8:00 pm
CKG
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LAX
38h 50m
1 stop
$689XiamenAir
Sun, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 15
XiamenAir Logo
11:55 pm - 6:10 pm
LAX
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HGH
27h 15m
1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
8:25 am - 8:00 pm
HGH
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LAX
26h 35m
1 stop
$697XiamenAir
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 6:30 pm
LAX
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CKG
27h 40m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:45 pm - 8:00 pm
CKG
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LAX
39h 15m
1 stop
$726China Southern
Mon, Sep 14 - Tue, Sep 29
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 10:35 pm
LAX
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CKG
31h 45m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:45 pm - 8:00 pm
CKG
-
LAX
39h 15m
1 stop
$731China Southern
Sun, Nov 22 - Wed, Dec 2
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:15 pm - 4:05 pm
LAX
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CKG
26h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:20 pm - 8:55 pm
CKG
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LAX
19h 35m
1 stop
$732Cathay Pacific
Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Aug 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:10 pm
LAX
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CKG
35h 50m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:25 pm - 10:35 pm
CKG
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LAX
20h 10m
1 stop
$753Cathay Pacific
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 5 days was to Shenzhen, at $614 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 5 days was $695.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from Los Angeles to China depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $751 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,220.

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 3 stops layover the cheapest option at $851 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 January, when tickets cost $768 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,371 and $1,292 respectively.

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 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$293
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Guangzhou

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.

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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Los Angeles to China

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