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$409+ Cheap flights from the United States to China

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LAX — PVG
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) to China (CN0). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$703
(oojo)

One-way from

$409
(Kiwi.com)

Good round-trip deal

$679 or less

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$363 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 1/269:35 amLAX - PVG
2 stops56h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/232:20 amPVG - LAX
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$703
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Wed 2/1910:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop22h 15mChina Southern
Mon 3/38:50 amSHA - LAX
1 stop25h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$703
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/169:30 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops25h 45mSichuan Airlines
Sun 2/234:30 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/19$704
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Tue 4/1511:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop31h 45mXiamenAir
Tue 4/2210:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop24h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/20$708
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Tue 1/289:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop28h 10mAir China
Tue 2/41:40 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop20h 20mAir China
Deal found 1/20$713
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Wed 2/1910:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 25mChina Southern
Fri 3/216:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop27h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$720
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Tue 1/289:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 25mAir China
Mon 2/175:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 30mAir China
Deal found 1/21$737
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Tue 3/410:45 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/189:10 amSHA - LAX
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$818
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Tue 1/2812:45 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/58:25 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$830
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Thu 1/306:00 amLAX - PVG
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Wed 2/128:25 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$848
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Mon 3/1012:20 amLAX - SHA
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 3/251:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/20$896
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Tue 3/410:40 amSEA - SHA
1 stop20h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 3/118:35 amSHA - SEA
1 stop16h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$903

Find flights from USA to China within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 January 21, 2025.

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LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

10:00 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/3

6:55 am-6:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$703

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 2/19

10:00 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/21

11:50 am-7:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$703

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

9:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/28

4:30 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$704

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

11:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/22

10:10 am-8:00 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$708

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

10:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/1

7:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$711

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

10:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

7:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$811

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/4

10:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop19h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/18

9:10 am-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$818

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/18

9:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops33h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/25

12:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$828

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 2/20

10:45 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/27

11:50 am-7:00 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$842

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

12:40 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop34h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/15

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$859

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Best time to book a flight from USA to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from USA to China

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to China (average of $1,199). Flying from USA to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 US to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 January 21, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to China as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from USA to China

Explore weekly flight availability from USA 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from US0 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 January 21, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Delta and Asiana Airlines from USA to China. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very good
1,255 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very good
852 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.2
Very good
737 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve USA to China flights?

    There is an assortment of airports that offer flights to China from the US. Washington DC is the home of Washington Dulles Airport which has flights into China. This airport is located 26 miles from the city center and is a hub for United Airlines. Another popular city to depart for China is Boston, which is home to Logan International Airport. This airport has four terminals and six runways. Some of the top destinations in China when leaving from the USA include Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. Those going into Guangzhou will often do so through Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from the US to China?

    There are many direct, nonstop flight options between China and the United States. New York City is one of the more popular options with direct flights that are around 15h 00m in duration. The flights are operated by China Eastern Airlines and United Airlines. Beijing is also a common destination that can be reached on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Hainan Airlines offers direct flights from this location, which involve about 11h 45m of time in the air.

  • What are the stopover options between USA and China?

    In addition to offering direct flights, Beijing can be reached from Seattle using Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Air Canada for a stopover flight. Some of the stopover locations to expect include Shanghai Pu Dong, San Francisco International, and San Jose International airports. Most flights with stopovers are less expensive than direct flights for these routes. To reach Shanghai from New York, there are also flights that incorporate stops. These are offered by Emirates Airlines, China Airlines, and JetBlue among others. These flights can be as short as 16h 20m to as long as 32h 10m with the longer flights often being less expensive.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from the USA to China?

    Travelers coming from the United States to China are required to have both a passport and a visa. There is also a requirement to have a return ticket.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $410. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from USA to China for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to China (average of $1,199). Flying from USA to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,843). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from the USA to China?

    You will find eco-friendly flights to China from the USA from major US airports like John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago. United Airlines, Air China, and American Airlines provide sustainable travel from JFK to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). For example, American Airlines has heavily invested in a more efficient modern fleet with additions of winglets, paperless cabins, adopting a one-engine taxiing policy, and reducing weight on the planes to cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions. It also strives to create a sustainable aircraft both on the ground and in the sky through material recycling, reducing noise pollution, and responsibly managing wastes. United Airlines commits to lowering its impact on the environment by using more efficient fuels to cut down on emissions, making partnerships to promote sustainable travel, and promoting the use of sustainable products.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from the USA to China?

    You can make flying from the USA to China more sustainable by taking a few steps individually. The first step is to prioritize eco-friendly airlines. Whenever you have the option, go for airlines that invest in more efficient alternative fuels, have modern fleets, and ferry more passengers at once. This would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least half. Remember to pack light and carry only what's needed to reduce the baggage on the aircraft, thus saving fuel and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, go for direct flight deals as connecting flights cover greater distances, thus consuming more fuel and increasing emissions to the environment.

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Top 10 airlines flying from USA to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$622Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
XiamenAirCheapest$680Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$710Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$719Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$794Average$1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$816Average$1,593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$896Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$966Average$1,607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$992Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,037Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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