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$424+ 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from China to California

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 March 28, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/173:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 13m
Air Canada
Wed 8/1912:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$677
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/94:50 pm
PEK
-
LAX
1 stop30h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 9/910:10 am
LAX
-
PEK
1 stop32h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/26$694
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/153:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Air Canada
Mon 8/1712:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$701
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/101:30 am
PEK
-
LAX
1 stop21h 05m
Korean Air
Mon 5/1810:00 am
LAX
-
PEK
1 stop32h 40m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/27$710
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/153:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Air Canada
Sat 8/228:54 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop26h 11m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$711
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/183:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops34h 02m
Air Canada
Wed 8/1912:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$717
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 6/98:35 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 11/129:10 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/27$721
This iWofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 iWofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/243:30 pm
PEK
-
LAX
1 stop31h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 7/310:40 am
LAX
-
PEK
1 stop36h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/25$721
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 6/64:20 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop30h 30m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 11/2811:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop29h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/26$723
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 5/48:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 5/1111:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop24h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/23$723
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/171:40 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop36h 00m
Korean Air
Wed 8/191:10 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/28$724
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/171:30 pm
PEK
-
LAX
1 stop35h 10m
Korean Air
Mon 8/101:00 pm
LAX
-
PEK
1 stop17h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/24$725

Find flight deals from China to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to California flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$677
(Priceline)

One-way from

$424
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,151

Good round-trip deal

$849 or less

Good one-way deal

$477 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Guangzhou Baiyun-Los Angeles flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Guangzhou Baiyun-Los Angeles flights.
From China to California
One-way flight from China to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to California.

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 March 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to California that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$749

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$749

GuangzhouLos Angeles

CAN - LAX

CANLAX

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 6/12

12:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop34h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/11

10:40 am-11:15 am

1 stop33h 35m

$795

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/30

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$801

ShanghaiLos Angeles

PVG - LAX

PVGLAX

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/1

11:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

9:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$849

ChangshaLos Angeles

CSX - LAX

CSXLAX

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Sun 9/6

12:40 am-4:50 pm

1 stop31h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

10:10 am-11:30 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$851

GuangzhouLos Angeles

CAN - LAX

CANLAX

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/26

12:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/10

11:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop20h 40m

$853

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/11

4:20 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop14h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

11:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 10m

$854

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/14

1:30 am-7:35 am

1 stop21h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 6/24

10:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$854

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 9/11

1:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

12:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

$859

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Best time to book a flight from China to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from China with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to California (average of $320). Flying from China to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 March 28, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from China to California in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from China to California. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their China to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

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.
  • How long is the flight from China to California?

    A quick flight from China to California can take about 19h 25m. Air Canada provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $744. Airlines will cover a distance of 6150 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Korean Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $259. However, be on the lookout for offers from Vietnam Airlines and China Southern, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to California (average of $320). Flying from China to California in July is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 March 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$438Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$441Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$449Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China SouthernCheapest$550Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$570Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$620Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$635Average$830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$643Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$674Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$674Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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