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$409+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
nov. 9 — nov. 161
sáb. 11/9
sáb. 11/16
1 adult, Economy
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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1810:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 25mChina Southern
dom. 12/16:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 11/3$846
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/1710:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop22h 15mChina Southern
vie. 11/2911:50 amSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 11/3$846
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1110:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 00mAir China
lun. 11/257:10 amPVG - LAX
1 stop27h 50mAir China
Deal found 11/3$848
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1110:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop30h 00mAir China
lun. 11/255:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 30mAir China
Deal found 11/3$848
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
dom. 12/110:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop29h 55mXiamenAir
dom. 12/2212:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop22h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/4$850
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
mar. 11/269:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/2810:50 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$852
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
mar. 11/269:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/288:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$852
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 11/199:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops29h 10mSichuan Airlines
dom. 12/14:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 11/4$853
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 11/1510:00 pmLAX - PKX
1 stop34h 55mChina Southern
mié. 12/43:30 pmPKX - LAX
1 stop18h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/3$864
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
mar. 11/1910:45 pmLAX - PKX
1 stop27h 15mXiamenAir
mar. 12/31:10 pmPKX - LAX
1 stop21h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/4$878
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
lun. 11/1111:30 amLAX - CAN
1 stop31h 45mChina Eastern
mié. 12/118:10 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop28h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/3$901
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/171:20 pmLAX - CAN
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
jue. 11/218:10 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$902

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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated noviembre 4, 2024.

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Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

vie. 11/15

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$409

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

jue. 11/21

10:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 50m

$423

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

mié. 11/27

10:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$436

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

mié. 11/27

9:30 am-1:10 am

1 stop23h 40m

$438

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

jue. 11/28

10:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop33h 20m

$462

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

lun. 11/18

12:00 pm-5:50 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

$534

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

jue. 2/27

9:10 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$536

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

sáb. 12/7

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 15m

$548

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

mié. 1/29

11:25 am-9:00 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$552

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

lun. 4/7

11:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop42h 45m

$562

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Best time to book a flight from California to China

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Travel insights for flights from California to China

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $1,198). Flying from California to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,816). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from California to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated noviembre 4, 2024.

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.

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 noviembre 4, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to China, such as EVA Air, China Southern and Cathay Pacific. 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,326 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

ANA
8.4
Very good
831 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,453 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

China Airlines
8.3
Very good
785 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Ticket counter agent need to be more patient. Food was not good. It was not good like in the past.. Cabin was too hot.

Related info for your journey

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

  • Can I find flights from California to China for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to China for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Sichuan Airlines for just $669, but on average you can expect to pay $789.

  • Are there nonstop flights from California to China for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 10 direct flights from California to China under $1,000. A good price for a nonstop flight from California to China is less than $1,181.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to China for under $800?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to China within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

    $409 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Southern, with prices starting from $423 and $424, respectively.

  • What does LAX to SHA mean?

    LAX stands for Los Angeles Airport, while SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Shenzhen Airport (SZX), Hangzhou Airport (HGH) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to China that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to China flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to China with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to China flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to China that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to China offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to China?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to China flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to China flight deals updated?

    The California to China flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 11/4.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $1,198). Flying from California to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,816). 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 California to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to China. 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 2,455,398 searches. Data last updated noviembre 4, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
XiamenAirCheapest$680Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$689Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$716Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$735Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$742Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air ChinaCheapest$746Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$816Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Korean AirCheapest$847Average$1,240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China AirlinesCheapest$929Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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