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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$676
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$695
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$717
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$659
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$722
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$668
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$564
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$569
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$583
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$650
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$566
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$658
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$622
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$569
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$561
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$564
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$564
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$613
Tianjin
Tianjin2 stops$564
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$704
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$676
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$695
Guangzhou
Guangzhou2 stops$717
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$659
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$722
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$668
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$564
Qingdao
Qingdao2 stops$569
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$583
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$650
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$566
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$658
Nanjing
Nanjing2 stops$622
Xiamen
Xiamen2 stops$569
Kunming
Kunming2 stops$561
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou2 stops$564
Changsha
Changsha2 stops$564
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$613
Tianjin
Tianjin2 stops$564
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$704

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, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 25
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 7:00 pmLAX-SZX
29h 30m2 stops
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6:50 am - 7:30 pmSZX-LAX
28h 40m1 stop
$564Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 1:20 pmLAX-XMN
23h 50m2 stops
Sichuan Airlines Logo
2:25 pm - 7:30 pmXMN-LAX
21h 05m1 stop
$569Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 12:25 amLAX-XMN
20h 55m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:00 am - 9:05 amXMN-LAX
17h 05m1 stop
$634China Eastern
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Sun, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 27
China Eastern Logo
11:30 am - 1:15 pmLAX-XMN
33h 45m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:00 am - 9:05 amXMN-LAX
17h 05m1 stop
$644China Eastern
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Sun, Jan 18 - Mon, Feb 9
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 7:40 pmLAX-TAO
29h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
8:05 am - 6:30 pmTAO-LAX
26h 25m1 stop
$645China Southern
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Sat, Jan 17 - Fri, Feb 6
China Southern Logo
10:00 pm - 1:55 pmLAX-TAO
23h 55m1 stop
China Southern Logo
3:05 pm - 6:30 pmTAO-LAX
19h 25m1 stop
$646China Southern
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Tue, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 11
Air China Logo
8:55 pm - 11:40 amLAX-TAO
22h 45m1 stop
Air China Logo
11:35 am - 6:00 pmTAO-LAX
22h 25m1 stop
$649Air China
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Tue, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 13
Air China Logo
9:55 pm - 4:50 pmLAX-TAO
27h 55m1 stop
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 7:00 pmTAO-LAX
27h 05m1 stop
$663Air China
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 am - 11:55 pmLAX-PVG
21h 00m1 stop
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9:30 am - 9:15 amPVG-LAX
39h 45m1 stop
$681Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Apr 6 - Thu, Apr 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 12:05 pmLAX-SHA
32h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:25 pmSHA-LAX
18h 05m1 stop
$681Cathay 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 Guangzhou, at $481 round-trip. The most popular route is from Los Angeles (LAX) to Guangzhou (CAN), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $481.

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 September, when tickets cost $834 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,493 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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$311
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 37% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Qingdao

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 in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $847 on average. Morning departures are around 42% 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.
7.6
Cathay PacificOverall score based on 1036 reviews
7.9Boarding
7.3Food
8.1Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.6Comfort
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Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Oct 2025HKG - LAX
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Issues: 1) the charging issue as described in my previous survey 2) when I requested diet coke during the breakfast time, it is not available. Why? I can't drink diet coke in the morning? 3) when I tried to transfer to this flight, its gate information was not available to me?

If my return flight was not so much better, I would have given an excellent review.

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

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

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.

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.

Very old business class seats, not fully flat, angled with a bar sticking in your back; seats old and apparently never cleaned, no mattress topper either, not the standard expected in J (also in awful 2-2-2 layout)! Ancient entertainment system of the pop-out type with tiny, old screen. Staff are OK but not proactive, need to be solicited, and of limited English skills, but they do try. Food and beverage options very limited (go for Chinese selection as their Western food is atrocious), no menu given and no dine-on-demand option. All in all, only choose if at a significant discount.

Definitely not top-of-the-range business class, but the A350 is certainly better than their other planes which feature an even older business class. Food/drink offerings are very limited and not up to business class standard, but OK. Staff are keen to help and friendly enough, although poor English language skills. Boarding experience in Rome was poor due to rude Italian staff at gate, but this is not the airline's fault. Onboard entertainment options are mediocre and limited. Sichuan Air is only wort it when obtained at low price and if you basically only want to sleep/rest and bring your own entertainment.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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