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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$908
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$938
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$842
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$810
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$782
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$797
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$998
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$765
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$777
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$781
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$727
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$696
Xiamen
Xiamennonstop$697
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$746
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$793
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$759
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$696
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$886
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$765
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stop$908
Beijing
Beijing1 stop$938
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stop$842
Fuzhou
Fuzhou1 stop$810
Chengdu
Chengdu2 stops$782
Shenzhen
Shenzhen1 stop$797
Shenyang
Shenyang1 stop$998
Chongqing
Chongqing1 stop$765
Hangzhou
Hangzhou1 stop$777
Wuhan
Wuhan2 stops$781
Qingdao
Qingdao1 stop$727
Xi'an
Xi'an1 stop$696
Xiamen
Xiamennonstop$697
Kunming
Kunming1 stop$746
Zhengzhou
Zhengzhou1 stop$793
Changsha
Changsha1 stop$759
Dalian
Dalian1 stop$696
Harbin
Harbin1 stop$886
Tianjin
Tianjin1 stop$765

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

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29
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11:30 am - 8:20 pm
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PVG
44h 50m
1 stop
Air India Logo
10:00 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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EWR
47h 00m
1 stop
$908Air India
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
Air India Logo
11:30 am - 8:20 pm
EWR
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PVG
44h 50m
1 stop
Air India Logo
10:00 pm - 9:00 am
PVG
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EWR
47h 00m
1 stop
$944Air India
Fri, Oct 9 - Tue, Oct 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 11:55 pm
LAX
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PVG
20h 30m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:45 pm - 5:20 pm
PVG
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LAX
17h 35m
1 stop
$955Cathay Pacific
Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:25 am - 12:05 pm
LAX
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SHA
19h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 4:30 pm
SHA
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LAX
18h 10m
1 stop
$955Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 12
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 2:25 pm
LAX
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SHA
25h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
7:50 pm - 7:00 pm
SHA
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LAX
38h 10m
1 stop
$960Air China
Tue, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 14
Air China Logo
10:00 pm - 2:25 pm
LAX
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SHA
25h 25m
1 stop
Air China Logo
10:30 pm - 8:10 pm
SHA
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LAX
36h 40m
1 stop
$961Air China
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 31
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 12:20 pm
LAX
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SHA
21h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
2:50 pm - 8:00 pm
SHA
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LAX
20h 10m
1 stop
$964China Southern
Fri, Aug 14 - Mon, Aug 31
China Southern Logo
11:50 pm - 12:20 pm
LAX
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SHA
21h 30m
1 stop
China Southern Logo
3:50 pm - 8:00 pm
SHA
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LAX
19h 10m
1 stop
$965China Southern
Wed, Sep 9 - Fri, Oct 23
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 10:05 am
SFO
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PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
4:20 pm - 3:30 pm
PVG
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SFO
14h 10m
1 stop
$1,048Asiana Airlines
Sat, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 14
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
$1,049Asiana Airlines
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 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to China from the United States found in the last 5 days was to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport, at $558 round-trip. The most popular route is Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $558.

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 September, when tickets cost $533 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $938 and $824 respectively.

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

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United States 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 $1,189.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 16% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 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 Hangzhou Airport (HGH), with an average flight price of $471.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$481
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 30% increase in price.
Flight from Newark Liberty Airport to Shanghai Pudong 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 Sunday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,038. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where round-trip prices are $1,174 on average.

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 $1,149, from Los Angeles $1,346, from New York John F Kennedy Intl $2,597
  • 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.
8.1
Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 541 reviews
8.0Food
8.3Boarding
8.5Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.0Comfort
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Smooth sailing trip, pilots are good. Less amount of food offered but the quality is okey.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2026
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Smooth sailing trip, pilots are good. Less amount of food offered but the quality is okey.

Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak uses scammer sites to steal money from their victims.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

Later on, when there was no more bottled water, the water we received had a strong chlorine/disinfectant odor. On my flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, there was a male flight attendant who had a mean attitude throughout the whole trip, and he was very impatient during meal service “Furthermore, we purchased a Hong Kong SIM card as part of our flight package, but we received no instructions—neither by email nor SMS—on how to activate or use it. Consequently, we were unable to use the service at all. We request a full refund, as this appears to be a deceptive charge

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

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.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Very friendly and attentive flight attendants, good food service. Seat was comfortable. However, the in flight electronics were poor. The screen froze repeatedly; the controller died; the headphones are a hit or miss; the wifi wasn't usable. Very scarce communication before the flight (no email reminder). Almost impossible to understand in-flight communications (audio was very poor).

The meals were not the greatest and lacking of appetite but everything else was spot on

Overall, excellent: check-in, boarding, service, and food. The Business Class seating is a little less private and spacious than the world's premier airlines, but still very good for a long haul flight.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

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.

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