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Best China Flight Deals

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$680
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$739
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$661
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$846
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$820
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$680
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$557
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$680
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$562
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$884
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$804
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$858
Chongqing
Chongqingnonstop$820
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$904
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$681
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$680
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$864
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$680
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$733
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$680
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$739
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$661
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$846
Chengdu
Chengdu1 stop$820
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$680
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$557
Wuhan
Wuhan1 stop$680
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$562
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$884
Xiamen
Xiamen1 stop$804
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$858
Chongqing
Chongqingnonstop$820
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$904
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$681
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$680
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$864
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$680
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$733

Cheap Flight Deals to China

 
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.

Recent round-trip flight deals to China

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to China.
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11:15 pm - 1:50 pmLAX-PVG
23h 35m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
7:55 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-LAX
39h 35m1 stop
$680Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Thu, Nov 13
Sichuan Airlines Logo
11:15 pm - 1:50 pmLAX-PVG
23h 35m1 stop
Sichuan Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 8:45 pmPVG-LAX
20h 35m1 stop
$681Sichuan Airlines
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Sun, Sep 21 - Sun, Oct 12
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 11:55 pmSFO-PVG
19h 15m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
5:40 pm - 10:40 pmPVG-SFO
20h 00m1 stop
$731Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:05 am - 10:50 amSFO-PEK
19h 45m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:00 am - 5:50 pmPEK-SFO
22h 50m1 stop
$739Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 11
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 9:30 amSFO-PVG
17h 55m1 stop
China Southern Logo
6:35 am - 8:30 pmPVG-SFO
28h 55m2 stops
$808China Southern
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 18
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 3:25 pmLAX-SHA
26h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
9:30 pm - 6:00 pmSHA-LAX
36h 30m2 stops
$812Air China
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Tue, Sep 16 - Mon, Dec 8
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 2:25 pmLAX-SHA
25h 25m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 6:00 pmSHA-LAX
25h 05m2 stops
$813Air China
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 4:30 pmSFO-PVG
24h 55m1 stop
China Southern Logo
6:20 pm - 8:30 pmPVG-SFO
41h 10m2 stops
$827China Southern
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Tue, Sep 2 - Wed, Oct 15
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:50 pmSFO-PEK
20h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 3:15 pmPEK-SFO
23h 15m2 stops
$941China Eastern
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Thu, May 15 - Thu, May 29
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:50 pmSFO-PEK
20h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
9:30 pm - 9:05 amPEK-SFO
26h 35m1 stop
$950China Eastern
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Thu, May 15 - Wed, May 28
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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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, at $604 round-trip. The most popular route is Boston (BOS) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $731.

How much is a flight to China?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to China from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to China costs $1,115 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $377 for the route Los Angeles (LAX) to Guangzhou (CAN). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Seattle to Chongqing which costs $1,179 on average, and Detroit to Shanghai, which costs $1,661 on average.

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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 $813 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,759 and $1,501 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 5 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 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 Shenzhen Airport (SZX), with an average flight price of $447.


Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$395
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 16% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport

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 $1,304. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where round-trip prices are $1,517 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 $1,004 on average. Morning departures are around 31% 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 San Francisco $2,066, from Los Angeles $2,441, from New York John F Kennedy Intl $2,600
  • 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.

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 1066 reviews
8.1Food
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
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It's good overall. Flight was packed. Inflight entertainment choices were lacking.

8.0 ExcellentEdward, Apr 2025ICN - LAS
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It's good overall. Flight was packed. Inflight entertainment choices were lacking.

They did an excellent job helping me with a wheelchair. I couldn’t have asked for any better help.

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

Great except for the delay in Korea. Korean Air did a great job setting up a hotel for the night. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they were outstanding.

The flight was on time and very quick, as expected, but the leg room isn't great in coach seats.

Just a typical domestic poor flight nothing more. There is no food choices in such a flight. Crew doesn't really care if you are on-board or not

long flights are difficult but the crew and amenities made it a very good experience

Our seat row plus one ahead and behind we're completely overlooked during beverage service...

Need to have space for Cary on when traveler boarding any zone

When I selected my seats, it showed row 29 as the front row, so I paid extra to sit in what I thought would be the front row, but when I boarded the plane, row 29 was the second economy row. I was disappointed that I'd spent almost $100 more for no actual benefit.

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!

I have a Peanut Allergy and the Steward staff were very accommodating in ensuring my safety as my allergy is life threatening. Very professional and so vested in their profession.

very professional and very attentive to my Special Needs as I required a Wheel Chair and assistance to board

Very noisy and careless crew on this overnight flight. They should understand customers want to sleep

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, it was ok. However, the food was very sub-par.

The economy seats are much indeed roomier. Meals needs improvement.

It was okay overall but the food was very, very bad.

flight delayed 45 mins - missed connection - 1 hr layover became 8 hr layover waiting for next flight -

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 was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

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!

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.

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 !

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

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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