$347+ Cheap flights from California to China
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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — PVG
Mar 8 — Mar 151
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to China flight deals. Data was last updated March 3, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $618 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $347 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,148 |
Good round-trip deal | $563 or less |
Good one-way deal | $306 or less |
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Cheapest flights from California to ChinaExplore the most affordable flight options available from California to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 3, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/910:30 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop24h 40mSichuan Airlines
Sun 4/68:25 amPEK - LAX
1 stop27h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Sichuan Airlines logo]()
$618
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop27h 50mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/57:20 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop40h 25mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Sichuan Airlines logo]()
$677
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/611:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 55mXiamenAir
Sat 4/129:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/2![XiamenAir logo]()
$683
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2011:55 pmLAX - PKX
1 stop32h 55mXiamenAir
Sat 5/39:05 pmPKX - LAX
1 stop37h 55mXiamenAir
Deal found 3/2![XiamenAir logo]()
$700
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/711:55 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 9/244:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Philippine Airlines logo]()
$713
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/712:30 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 4/137:00 amPEK - LAX
1 stop18h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/2![China Eastern logo]()
$715
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/712:30 pmLAX - PKX
1 stop20h 35mChina Eastern
Sun 4/137:45 amPKX - LAX
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/2![China Eastern logo]()
$715
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/49:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop24h 25mAir China
Tue 3/257:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop26h 40mAir China
Deal found 3/2![Air China logo]()
$717
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/49:00 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops33h 05mAir China
Tue 3/119:10 amSHA - LAX
2 stops24h 50mAir China
Deal found 3/3![Air China logo]()
$734
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2911:45 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/313:55 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$748
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/811:15 pmLAX - CAN
1 stop25h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 10/710:35 amCAN - LAX
1 stop25h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Sichuan Airlines logo]()
$769
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/1. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1011:55 pmLAX - CAN
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/227:05 amCAN - LAX
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$775
Find flights from California to China within your budget
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to China 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 March 3, 2025.
Fly from
California
Fly to
China
Route
Depart
Return
Price
Los AngelesBeijing
LAX - PEK
LAXPEK
Los Angeles
Tue 3/25
10:30 pm-11:15 pm
2 stops33h 45m
Beijing Capital
Tue 5/6
8:25 am-8:45 pm
1 stop27h 20m
$630
Los AngelesShanghai
LAX - PVG
LAXPVG
Los Angeles
Tue 4/8
11:15 pm-6:05 pm
1 stop27h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mon 5/5
7:20 pm-8:45 pm
1 stop40h 25m
$677
Los AngelesShanghai
LAX - SHA
LAXSHA
Los Angeles
Sun 4/6
11:55 pm-12:50 pm
1 stop21h 55m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 4/12
9:10 pm-8:00 pm
1 stop37h 50m
$683
Los AngelesBeijing
LAX - PKX
LAXPKX
Los Angeles
Sun 4/20
11:55 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop32h 55m
Beijing Daxing Intl
Sat 5/3
9:05 pm-8:00 pm
1 stop37h 55m
$700
Los AngelesShanghai
LAX - PVG
LAXPVG
Los Angeles
Tue 3/11
11:00 pm-3:50 pm
1 stop25h 50m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Wed 4/16
4:00 pm-8:45 pm
1 stop19h 45m
$713
Los AngelesBeijing
LAX - PEK
LAXPEK
Los Angeles
Mon 4/7
12:30 pm-11:50 pm
1 stop20h 20m
Beijing Capital
Sun 4/13
7:00 am-10:05 am
1 stop18h 05m
$715
Los AngelesBeijing
LAX - PKX
LAXPKX
Los Angeles
Mon 4/7
12:30 pm-12:05 am
1 stop20h 35m
Beijing Daxing Intl
Sun 4/13
7:45 am-10:05 am
1 stop17h 20m
$715
Los AngelesShanghai
LAX - PVG
LAXPVG
Los Angeles
Tue 4/1
10:00 pm-1:55 pm
1 stop24h 55m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 4/8
7:10 am-7:00 pm
1 stop26h 50m
$717
Los AngelesShanghai
LAX - SHA
LAXSHA
Los Angeles
Sat 3/29
11:45 pm-7:00 pm
2 stops28h 15m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sat 5/31
2:45 pm-11:00 am
1 stop35h 15m
$744
Los AngelesShanghai
LAX - PVG
LAXPVG
Los Angeles
Sat 3/29
11:45 pm-10:55 am
1 stop20h 10m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sat 5/31
3:55 pm-11:00 am
1 stop34h 05m
$748
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to China?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $1,199). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,834). 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 CA to CN?
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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to China as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from California to China
Explore weekly flight availability from California to China. 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 March 3, 2025.
The most flights from USCA to CN0 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 China by month
Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.
Temperature in China by month
Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 82.4 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 China
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated March 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.4
Food
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.4
Food
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.4
Food
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.4
Food
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.4
Food
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
Boarding
8.4
Entertainment
8.0
Crew
8.6
Overall
8.4
Food
8.0
Comfort
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
Anonymous,Feb 2025
SFO - TPE
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$521 | Average$897 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$623 | Average$1,492 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$666 | Average$1,205 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$677 | Average$974 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time49% | |
| Cheapest$679 | Average$1,230 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$685 | Average$1,289 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$702 | Average$1,095 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$732 | Average$1,440 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$735 | Average$1,187 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$791 | Average$1,058 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% |