What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to China . At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to China?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost $40, while round-trip flights cost around $42.

How much is a round-trip flight to China?

A round-trip flight to China will typically cost around $104, however they can be found for as little as $104.

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to China, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 35 minutes).

Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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Mon 9/293:30 pmEWR - PVG

2 stops34h 35mAir Canada

Tue 10/73:55 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops27h 42mAir Canada

Deal found 6/2$1,036

Sat 8/162:59 pmEWR - PVG

2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/304:25 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops26h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,065

Fri 10/173:55 pmEWR - PVG

2 stops33h 00mAir China

Thu 10/234:20 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops27h 49mAir China

Deal found 6/2$1,066

Mon 9/295:20 pmEWR - SHA

2 stops28h 40mAir China

Mon 10/65:30 pmSHA - EWR

2 stops26h 39mAir China

Deal found 6/1$1,091

Thu 8/75:45 pmLGA - PVG

2 stops32h 20mAir Canada

Fri 9/53:55 pmPVG - LGA

2 stops29h 37mAir Canada

Deal found 6/3$1,101

Mon 9/86:36 pmJFK - PVG

2 stops28h 14mChina Airlines

Tue 12/912:05 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop20h 15mChina Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,102

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Wed 8/208:20 pmEWR - PVG

2 stops29h 45mAir Canada

Tue 9/23:55 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop27h 06mAir Canada

Deal found 6/3$1,037

Wed 8/201:52 pmEWR - PVG

3 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/12:15 amPVG - EWR

2 stops47h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,098

Wed 8/278:30 amEWR - PVG

1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/512:10 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops21h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/2$1,109

Tue 8/121:20 amJFK - PVG

1 stop29h 15mChina Airlines

Wed 9/37:50 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines

Deal found 6/2$1,110

Fri 8/291:20 amJFK - PVG

1 stop27h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 9/1712:35 amPVG - JFK

1 stop26h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/2$1,112

Wed 8/275:30 amEWR - PVG

1 stop21h 20mAmerican Airlines

Fri 9/55:00 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop30h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/2$1,112

Mon 9/13:50 pmEWR - SHA

2 stops31h 05mAir China

Sun 9/79:30 pmSHA - EWR

2 stops46h 39mAir China

Deal found 6/2$1,114

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Thu 6/59:00 amJFK - PVG

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/148:20 amPVG - JFK

2 stops25h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,169

Thu 6/52:05 amJFK - SHA

1 stop24h 40mAir China

Sun 6/83:35 pmSHA - JFK

2 stops43h 30mAir China

Deal found 6/2$1,169

Thu 6/51:30 amJFK - SHA

2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/83:25 pmSHA - JFK

1 stop19h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/2$1,199

Fri 6/65:00 pmJFK - PKX

2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/107:45 amPKX - JFK

1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,294

Fri 6/66:00 pmJFK - PEK

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/83:30 pmPEK - JFK

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,319

Sat 6/71:25 amJFK - CAN

1 stop22h 30mEVA Air

Sun 6/221:10 pmCAN - JFK

1 stop20h 55mEVA Air

Deal found 6/3$1,503

Sat 6/72:05 amJFK - PVG

1 stop32h 45mAir China

Sun 6/156:55 amPVG - JFK

1 stop28h 10mAir China

Deal found 6/1$1,176

Sun 6/82:05 amJFK - CAN

1 stop22h 15mAir China

Thu 6/122:40 pmCAN - JFK

1 stop20h 25mAir China

Deal found 6/2$1,339

Mon 6/911:55 amJFK - CAN

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/142:40 pmCAN - JFK

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/2$1,330

Mon 6/94:55 pmEWR - CAN

2 stops29h 30mAir China

Mon 6/304:40 pmCAN - EWR

2 stops27h 33mAir China

Deal found 6/2$1,406

Wed 6/115:00 amEWR - PVG

3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/296:10 amPVG - EWR

2 stops43h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,215

Wed 6/1110:00 pmJFK - PEK

2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air

Sun 9/1412:10 amPEK - JFK

2 stops31h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/3$1,300

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Mon 9/29

3:30 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/7

3:55 pm-7:37 am

2 stops27h 42m

$1,036

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

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Newark

Sat 8/16

2:59 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 41m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/30

4:25 pm-6:33 am

2 stops26h 08m

$1,065

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Fri 10/17

3:55 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/23

4:20 pm-8:09 am

2 stops27h 49m

$1,066

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

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New York LaGuardia

Thu 8/7

5:45 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/5

3:55 pm-9:32 am

2 stops29h 37m

$1,101

New YorkShanghai

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Mon 9/8

6:36 pm-10:50 am

2 stops28h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/9

12:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$1,102

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/7

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/9

8:45 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops37h 20m

$1,103

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Thu 10/9

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/11

12:10 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,104

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/26

8:15 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops37h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/7

8:20 am-11:15 am

2 stops39h 55m

$1,106

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

1:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/14

11:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,111

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/19

1:20 am-4:20 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/15

12:35 am-3:10 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$1,112

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How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from New York to China takes 31 hours 48 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Saturday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to China are Cathay Pacific, Air China and Korean Air.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to China are Delta, Korean Air and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in China 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

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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,084 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,486 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

China Airlines

8.3

Very good

735 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

ANA

8.3

Very good

875 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

FAQs about flying to China

Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to China?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?
Guangzhou Baiyun is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Guangzhou Baiyun typically cost $40, while round-trip flights cost around $42.
How much is a round-trip flight to China?
A round-trip flight to China will typically cost around $104, however they can be found for as little as $104.
Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to China, Seattle/Tacoma Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 35 minutes).
Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?
Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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Temperature in China by month

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What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on June 3, 2025.

The most popular places in China to fly to are Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Fuzhou and Chengdu.

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 June 3, 2025.

Read through reviews of airlines servicing China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have layovers?

What is the best airline to fly to China?

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