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$483+ 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 9/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap flight deals from China to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to California flight deals. Data was last updated juli 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$559
(Vietnam Airlines)

One-way from

$483
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,171

Good round-trip deal

$856 or less

Good one-way deal

$550 or less
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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 juli 31, 2025.

This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
wo 9/108:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop25h 10mVietnam Airlines
do 9/1810:50 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop40h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 7/29$559
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
ma 9/88:15 pmPEK - LAX
1 stop39h 30mSichuan Airlines
di 9/2311:15 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop33h 00mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/28$596
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
ma 9/19:30 amPKX - SFO
2 stops26h 00mChina Southern
do 10/3012:35 amSFO - PKX
2 stops44h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 7/30$643
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
di 10/710:40 amPEK - LAX
1 stop20h 20mAsiana Airlines
ma 10/2711:00 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop24h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/30$670
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
ma 9/810:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
ma 9/2211:10 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/31$686
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
zo 9/146:40 pmPEK - LAX
1 stop18h 55mCathay Pacific
do 9/2511:30 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$688
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
ma 9/153:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop15h 00mAsiana Airlines
za 10/1811:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/31$704
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
za 9/131:30 amPEK - LAX
1 stop23h 10mKorean Air
do 9/2512:40 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop30h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 7/29$710
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
zo 9/149:15 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
zo 9/213:30 pmSFO - PEK
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$717
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
zo 9/71:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 10mKorean Air
ma 9/2212:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 7/31$721
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
ma 9/13:10 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop16h 20mANA
do 10/301:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop28h 15mANA
Deal found 7/30$729
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
wo 9/248:20 amPEK - LAX
1 stop21h 50mANA
wo 11/193:45 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop28h 30mANA
Deal found 7/28$730

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 juli 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to California that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

wo 9/10

8:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 10m

San Francisco

do 9/18

10:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop40h 40m

$559

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

ma 9/8

8:15 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 30m

Los Angeles

di 9/23

11:15 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$596

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

ma 9/1

9:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops26h 00m

San Francisco

do 10/30

12:35 am-12:05 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$643

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

di 10/7

10:40 am-4:00 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Los Angeles

ma 10/27

11:00 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$670

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

ma 9/8

10:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 50m

San Francisco

ma 9/22

11:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$686

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

zo 9/14

6:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Los Angeles

do 9/25

11:30 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$688

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

ma 9/15

4:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 40m

San Francisco

wo 10/15

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$704

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

za 9/13

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

Los Angeles

do 9/25

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 00m

$710

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

zo 9/14

9:15 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops30h 45m

San Francisco

zo 9/21

3:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

$717

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

zo 9/7

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

San Francisco

ma 9/22

12:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

$721

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from China to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to California (average of $246). Flying from China to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 juli 31, 2025.

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.

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 juli 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Korean Air, ANA, and China Airlines from China to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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 ANA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $483. However, be on the lookout for offers from Sichuan Airlines and Korean Air, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to California (average of $246). Flying from China to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $326). 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 juli 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$438Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$441Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$446Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$525Average$604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$564Average$1,093FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$621Average$929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$626Average$768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$633Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$649Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$708Average$893FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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