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Cheap Flights to China

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$625
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$611
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$600
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$578
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$603
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$656
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$639
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$641
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$663
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$599
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$612
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$658
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$625
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$622
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$622
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$645
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$622
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$625
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$658
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$625
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$611
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$600
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$578
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$603
Shenyang
Shenyang2 stops$656
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$639
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$641
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$663
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$599
Hangzhou
Hangzhou2 stops$612
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$658
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$625
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$622
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$622
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$645
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$622
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$625
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$658

Book Cheap China Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights 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 to China

Fri, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 23
Sichuan Airlines Logo
9:30 pm - 3:25 pm
LAX
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PVG
25h 55m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 7:05 pm
PVG
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LAX
18h 25m1 stop
$625Sichuan Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Sun, Mar 22
Sichuan Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 3:25 pm
LAX
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PVG
25h 55m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 8:05 pm
PVG
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LAX
18h 25m1 stop
$628Sichuan Airlines
Thu, Mar 26 - Thu, Apr 9
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:55 am - 11:35 am
LAX
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PVG
32h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 pm - 4:25 pm
PVG
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LAX
19h 05m1 stop
$636Cathay Pacific
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 11:55 pm
LAX
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PVG
20h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:35 am - 10:05 pm
PVG
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LAX
27h 30m1 stop
$638Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 15 - Mon, Apr 6
China Southern Logo
11:00 pm - 12:15 pm
LAX
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SHA
22h 15m1 stop
China Southern Logo
4:50 pm - 7:40 pm
SHA
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LAX
17h 50m1 stop
$645China Southern
Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 3
Air China Logo
8:55 pm - 11:25 am
LAX
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SHA
22h 30m1 stop
Air China Logo
12:45 pm - 6:00 pm
SHA
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LAX
21h 15m1 stop
$656Air China
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 5:25 pm
SFO
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SHA
25h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
1:50 pm - 7:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
21h 50m1 stop
$707China Southern
Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Apr 21
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 9:55 am
SFO
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SHA
29h 55m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:25 pm - 10:30 am
SHA
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SFO
29h 05m1 stop
$741Air China
Thu, Jan 15 - Thu, Jan 29
Korean Air Logo
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
JFK
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FOC
35h 15m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
1:25 pm - 7:30 pm
FOC
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JFK
19h 05m1 stop
$1,055Korean Air
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Mar 1
Korean Air Logo
12:00 pm - 12:15 pm
JFK
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FOC
35h 15m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:45 pm - 10:00 am
FOC
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JFK
34h 15m1 stop
$1,057Korean Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to China

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

What is the cheapest flight to China?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to China from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Guangzhou, at $470 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Guangzhou (CAN) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $470.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to China?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States 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 the United States to China is November, when tickets cost $676 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,425 and $1,312 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to China?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights 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 the United States to China, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in China?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in China is Chengdu Tianfu Intl Airport (TFU), with an average flight price of $337.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$354
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Los Angeles to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

FAQs - booking China flights

  • Is a visa necessary to travel to China?

    Yes, a visa is necessary for all US citizens and permanent residents on flights from the US to China. Although one may not be necessary if you hold a passport from an Asian-Pacific country, you should check to be certain. A tourist visa for China is valid for 10 years, allows for multiple entries and you can stay up to 60 days per visit.

  • Which airport is closest to the Great Wall of China?

    The Great Wall of China stretches across several provinces and is accessible from several airports, but the Mutianyu section of the wall is about 43 mi to the north of the city of Beijing and the Badaling section of the wall lies about 50 mi northwest of Beijing. Flying into Beijing Airport is the easiest way to visit the iconic structure.

  • Where in China can I purchase Yuan?

    The official Chinese currency is the renminbi, most often referred to by its more commonly used name, 'yuan'. Passengers on flights from the US to China can purchase yuan at any currency exchange counter or automated teller machine located in the international arrivals section of any of the airports listed as destinations.

  • If I wish to visit Urumqi which airport should I use?

    Urumqi is the capital of Xinjiang, which is an autonomous region in the northwest of the People’s Republic of China. Visitors looking to visit this historic city and the surrounding region should first take a flight into Chengdu Airport and from there, a connecting flight to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

  • What are the common layover options for the U.S. to China flights?

    Most airlines offering flights from the U.S. to China usually have at least a single stop en route. The stopover options for these flights vary depending on your airline, origin city, and destination airport. Most flights from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), or Washington (IAD) to PEK usually have one or two stops in Abu Dhabi (AUH), Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), or Dublin (DUB). Passengers flying from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) will have at least two stops, the first in the U.S. and the others in FRA or AUH.

  • How can I get to the city center from Beijing Capital International Airport?

    The distance from Beijing Airport to the city center is about 20 miles. One of the most convenient options is to use the Airport Express Train that links the airport to Beijing city center. It runs from Terminal 3 and takes less than six minutes to get to Dongzhimen Terminus, where you can transfer to Line 2, which runs up to the city center. The train departs Terminal 3 every 12 minutes and operates from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. You can also use the shuttle bus No. 3 that takes you to Beijing Railway Station, where you can connect to the city center on Line 2.

  • Does Hong Kong International Airport offer accessible services?

    Yes. The airport is fully accessible as it offers amenities that ensure special needs passengers travel through smoothly. ALLWAYS provides wheelchair assistance services for passengers who are arriving, departing, transferring, or in transit. To get a free wheelchair, contact your airline before your travel. The airport also offers wheelchair-accessible restrooms throughout the terminals. For ground transportation, taxis that are accessible are available outside the arrivals of both terminals.

  • Can I sleep at Beijing Capital International Airport?

    If you're a passenger in transit, you can sleep at the airport. The airport offers hourly hotels where you can relax upon arriving in Beijing. The hotels have standard rooms with private bathrooms. In Terminal 1, the hourly rooms can be found near Gate 8 Airside of 3F while rooms in Terminal 2 are around the international arrivals area. Other rooms are on the west side of the Arrivals Hall in Terminal 3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States 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 the United States to China.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 the United States 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 day to fly to China?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Tuesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,295. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,414 on average.

  • 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 $839 on average. Morning departures are around 43% 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

  • Looking for cheap airfare to China? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to China for the following prices or less: From Seattle $884, from Los Angeles $1,660, from New York John F Kennedy Intl $2,581
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest China flight deals.
  • The Chinese capital city of Beijing is served by two international airports but only one of them, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Airport, is used for flights originating from the US. Beijing Airport along with Shenyang Airport (SHE) in Liaoning province open the northeast corridor that includes Inner Mongolia to the north and Tianjin to the south.
  • Alternatively, if your flight from the US to China is destined for the second city, Shanghai, you will land at either Shanghai Pu Dong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The municipality of Shanghai lies between the provinces of Zhejiang to the south and Jiangsu to the north and is the gateway to the East China Sea.
  • Chengdu Shuangliu Airport (CTU) is the primary airport serving Sichuan province, which is bordered by Tibet to the west, Qinghai province to the north, Yunnan province to the south and the municipality of Chongqing in the east. It is considered the main hub that unlocks the area known as Western China.
  • If your destination is Shanghai, Nanjing or Beijing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), you can choose between China Southern and Hainan Airlines, which provide the shortest flights from the West Coast to these major Chinese cities. Sichuan Airlines has cheaper fares than both, however, with two layovers on your outbound flight, it will take you much longer to get there.
  • Hunan province is a great starting point to travel to the southern provinces of Guangxi and Guangdong as well as to visit the popular Macau Peninsula and the group of islands that include Hainan to the west, bordering the South China Sea. If this region is your destination, then Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX) is where your flight should terminate.
  • If you’re flying from the U.S. to Hong Kong, your flight will arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The airport receives multiple airlines flying from Chicago (ORD), New York (JFK), Atlanta (ATL), Washington (IAD), and San Francisco (SFO), among other cities.
  • Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) receives the most flights from the U.S. to China. It is a big, modern, and busy airport with Terminals 1, 2, and 3 being connected by a shuttle bus. Booking a flight to this airport gives you more options to choose from.
  • If you’re flying to Shanghai, consider booking your flight to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). The airport handles most of the flights to Shanghai from the U.S. and also enjoys great transportation links with the city center.
  • HKG Airport consists of two massive terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, as well as the Midfield and North Satellite Concourse. A driverless train connects the terminals and concourses, and also moving sidewalks are provided to reduce the number of walking passengers.
  • If your final destination is around Southern China, book your flight to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). This is the major airport that serves flights from the U.S. to Guangdong, Southern Province.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to China

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States 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 1179 reviews
8.1Food
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
Airline reviews

Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
ICN - SFO
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Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

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

There were delays at boarding and landing. These events resulted in a tight transfer time in HK. Poor signage for transfers. Finally, lost luggage at final destination.

It was good. The planes needed to be updated though, they were dated and the entertainment systems were old. Service was amazing. The pre-booked meals were lacklustre.

Super delayed. Unnecessary. Need more competent people doing logistics to keep things moving on time. Totally unacceptable.

Flew from lax economy on cathay 777. Seat configuration 3-4-3. When the forward seat reclines it feels like someone is leaning forward and staring you. If you are slightly big tray tables will touch your abdomen even with seats upright. AVOID this above 777 configuration at all cost for a long flight. However their Airbus 350 3-3-3 configuration felt spacious and Seats wider.

Not much of anything could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. I was literally 15 hours with an airline in the economy class. Very professional friendly and attentive crew. Good airline food, clean cabin, seating area and bathrooms. I've been 4 times back-and-forth with Cathay Pacific, and I would not choose another airline for this trip. Five out of five stars.

Crew on this flight dedicate their business class service to their high priority members. They would get priority service even the seats are behind me, and meals priority service and orders. I get the left over choices. I refused to eat because I felt discriminated, never booking this airline.

Leg room wasn't that great. Other than that it was a good flight

The lead business class attendant was excellent. Made a point of greeting you and knowing your name by the time you leave.

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

Overall pretty good experience. It would be nice to have caught the attendants even they were flying down the aisle with snacks, and if they could cater to multiple dietary restrictions (bland and no lactose. The customer service chat is a bad experience), but otherwise no complaints.

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

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

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.

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.

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!

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