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$388+ Cheap flights from China to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — LAX
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Tue 12/24
Tue 12/31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from China (CN0) to California (USCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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$764
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One-way from

$388
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Cheapest flights from China to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 19, 2024.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2011:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 20mKorean Air
Wed 1/110:50 amLAX - PVG
1 stop33h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 12/18$769
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/202:15 pmPEK - LAX
1 stop34h 15mKorean Air
Wed 1/110:40 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop31h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 12/19$769
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/222:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/63:40 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$774
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/268:25 amPVG - SFO
1 stop21h 35mAsiana Airlines
Wed 4/1611:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/17$790
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2210:00 amPEK - LAX
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/2411:20 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop30h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/18$792
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/2410:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop31h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/18$812
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/217:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/179:35 amLAX - PVG
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$828
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2711:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop14h 10mKorean Air
Mon 4/1412:40 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop30h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 12/17$842
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/186:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/510:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop26h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/18$845
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2611:10 amPVG - SFO
1 stop24h 30mChina Southern
Mon 1/611:35 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops43h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 12/16$845
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/182:30 amPVG - SFO
1 stop28h 50mANA
Wed 1/112:20 amSFO - PVG
1 stop32h 55mANA
Deal found 12/17$867
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:20 pmPEK - LAX
2 stops28h 18mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/28:05 amLAX - PEK
1 stop17h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$897

Find flights from China to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from China to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

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BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/3

6:55 pm-1:18 pm

1 stop34h 23m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

2:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$762

ShanghaiLos Angeles

SHA - LAX

SHALAX

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/1

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop39h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

10:00 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$764

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/20

8:50 am-8:30 am

1 stop15h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/21

11:50 am-8:25 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$769

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/14

1:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/3

10:50 am-9:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

$769

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/8

11:20 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

12:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

$769

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/5

10:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

12:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$770

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/6

3:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 3/17

12:35 am-6:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$771

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/5

7:30 am-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

11:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$793

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/2

6:55 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-6:45 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$797

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/29

3:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop42h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

10:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$801

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Best time to book a flight from China to California

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Travel insights for flights from China to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from China to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to California?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to California (average of $240). Flying from China to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from China to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

When flying from China to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from China to California

Explore weekly flight availability from China to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 19, 2024.

The most flights from CN0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated December 19, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, XiamenAir and Air Canada from China to California. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,021 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

ANA
8.4
Very good
839 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
477 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,273 reviews

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to California one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is XiamenAir, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $388. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Asiana Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from China to California for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to California?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to California (average of $240). Flying from China to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $322). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from China to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from China to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 19, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$582Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$589Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$621Average$1,101FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$706Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$724Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$731Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$766Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$784Average$1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$890Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$993Average$1,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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