CGQ

$468 Find Cheap Flights to Changchun - Compare and Save

1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 21% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$660
Typical prices: $998-$1,683
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/9Mon 11/26
LAX - CGQ • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$468
Typical prices: $539-$911
Air China
Sat 1/13
SFO - CGQ • 1 stop
Top airlines
Asiana Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
Top routes
LAX - CGQ
Cheapest • 38% average savings
SFO - CGQ
Most popular
Insights
Insights
When to travel
April
Cheapest • 29% price drop
July
Most popular
Good to know
+1
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches 100s of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Changchun!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Expert advice
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights to Changchun

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

Recent round-trip flight deals to Changchun

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 8:15 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CGQ Changchun
40h 45m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:05 amCGQ  Changchun-LAX Los Angeles
18h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$660Multiple Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 9:55 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CGQ Changchun
18h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 9:05 amCGQ  Changchun-LAX Los Angeles
18h 05m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
$702Multiple Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Tue, Feb 16
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 9:05 amSFO  San Francisco-CGQ Changchun
29h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
5:45 pm - 9:30 amCGQ  Changchun-SFO San Francisco
31h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital
$901Air China
Wed, Jan 13 - Wed, Feb 17
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 9:05 amSFO  San Francisco-CGQ Changchun
29h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
8:00 am - 9:30 amCGQ  Changchun-SFO San Francisco
17h 30m1 stop Beijing Capital
$908Air China
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 7:40 pmLAX  Los Angeles-CGQ Changchun
52h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Beijing Daxing Intl
China Southern Logo
2:15 pm - 7:30 pmCGQ  Changchun-LAX Los Angeles
20h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
$921China Southern
Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Feb 17
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CGQ Changchun
19h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:30 pmCGQ  Changchun-SFO San Francisco
18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl
$942Asiana Airlines
Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 9
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO  San Francisco-CGQ Changchun
19h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 2:30 pmCGQ  Changchun-SFO San Francisco
18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl
$945Asiana Airlines
Sat, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 22
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 10:40 amSFO  San Francisco-CGQ Changchun
35h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
8:25 pm - 1:29 pmCGQ  Changchun-SFO San Francisco
33h 04m2 stops Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Los Angeles
$955China Eastern
Fri, Feb 5 - Mon, Feb 22
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 8:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-CGQ Changchun
45h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong
China Eastern Logo
8:25 pm - 3:08 pmCGQ  Changchun-SFO San Francisco
34h 43m2 stops Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Los Angeles
$955China Eastern
Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 24
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 3:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-CGQ Changchun
23h 45m1 stop Wuhan
China Southern Logo
7:50 am - 7:40 pmCGQ  Changchun-SFO San Francisco
27h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$1,016China Southern
Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Changchun

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What is the cheapest flight to Changchun?

Los Angeles to Changchun is the cheapest route at $660 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. San Francisco to Changchun is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $901.

How much is a flight to Changchun?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Changchun costs $1,350, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from Los Angeles average $900, while Reno runs a bit higher at $992.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Changchun?

Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Changchun at $1,270 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Saturday is the most expensive at $1,636.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Changchun?

•April is the cheapest month to fly to Changchun with an average price of $954 round-trip.
•December ($1,824) and June ($1,725) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

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

Afternoon flights to Changchun are the cheapest at $1,284 round-trip on average. Evening flights are the most expensive at $1,615.

What is a good deal for flights to Changchun?

Flights under $998 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Changchun at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•Los Angeles $789
•San Francisco $969
•Dallas/Fort Worth Airport $971.

Find deals
Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight to Changchun

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on Asiana Airlines

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Read more
Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Air China and China Eastern

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Read more
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on China Southern

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Read more

Key details for flights to Changchun

Low season

November

Cheapest flight

$468
Beat the crowds with an average 58% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 48% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from San Francisco to Changchun

When to book flights to Changchun

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Changchun based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price

Your questions about flights to Changchun, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Changchun is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Changchun is around $998 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Changchun?

    American Airlines operates the most flights from the United States to Changchun at 0 per week, while Air China is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Changchun. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • Do I need a visa for my trip to Changchun?

    US citizens must have a visa to visit China, including Changchun. For a visa, you must submit a completed application form along with a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival and proof of your stay, such as a hotel reservation, and your booked flight leaving China.

  • Are there hotels near Changchun Longjia International Airport?

    If you arrive to Changchun International Airport late and want a break before you carry on with your travels, there is the Longjia International Airport Hotel. It is about a five-minute walk from the airport, but sometimes you can arrange for the hotel to pick you up. Currently, it is the only hotel available near the airport.

  • Does Changchun Airport provide assistance for passengers with special needs?

    Changchun International Airport offers some facilities and services for passengers who are disabled or have reduced mobility. There are wheelchairs available as well as increased access elevators. Passengers over 70 or under 12 years old can request an escort service for assistance through the airport upon arrival in the terminal.

  • What are my public transportation options to Changchun from the airport?

    At the Longjia Railway Station located in the basement level of the airport, you can catch a high-speed train to Changchun. The trains run from around 7am to about 8:30pm, and you should check the schedule as they depart from Longjia around an hour apart. The trip to Changchun is about 15min, and tickets cost around RMB 11 (USD 1.75). There are also low-cost and free shuttles from the arrival hall to various locations around Changchun that leave starting around 5am until about 8pm. They generally leave every half hour, but you can check the schedule to determine the best choice.

Your guide to booking Changchun flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For flights to Changchun, a good round-trip fare is around $998. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Changchun in April. Round-trip fares historically average $954, making April the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to noon to save up to $331 per round-trip. Noon flights to Changchun average $1,284 compared to $1,615 for afternoon flights.
  • Changchun Longjia International Airport (CGQ) services Changchun, about 20 miles west, as well as Jilin, about 50 miles east, in the northeast province of Jilin.
  • There are taxis available from the taxi stand outside the arrival hall. The drive to Changchun takes around an hour, and taxi fare to the downtown area is about RMB 100 (USD 15.60).
  • You need a Chinese driver’s license to rent a car in China. A US or international driver’s license will not suffice, so you shouldn't plan on renting a car from the airport.
  • After you clear customs and immigration, there are shops and food outlets in the arrival hall if you want to pick up some essentials or grab a bite or drink before continuing into Changchun.
  • You can find ATMs as well as currency exchange services at the airport in case you need to get some cash before you leave the airport.
  • If you’re traveling with a baby, there are a number of “mother and child” rooms in the arrivals area before you reach immigration at Changchun Longjia International Airport.
  • There is a first-class lounge in the international terminal, open from around 7am to about 10pm. Access is limited, but you can check if your ticket or frequent flyer status qualifies you for entry.

More options for your flight to Changchun