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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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — LAX
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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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 May 15, 2026.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 6/43:10 pm
PEK
-
LAX
1 stop18h 40m
ANA
Sun 6/281:20 am
LAX
-
PEK
1 stop19h 40m
ANA
Deal found 5/15$708
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 6/36:00 pm
CSX
-
SFO
2 stops41h 40m
China Southern
Mon 7/2012:35 am
SFO
-
CSX
2 stops24h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 5/12$709
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Tue 12/152:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop28h 45m
ANA
Sat 1/212:20 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop29h 05m
ANA
Deal found 5/12$712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/163:10 pm
PEK
-
LAX
1 stop18h 40m
ANA
Wed 6/241:20 am
LAX
-
PEK
1 stop19h 40m
ANA
Deal found 5/13$715
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Wed 6/36:00 pm
CSX
-
SFO
2 stops41h 40m
China Southern
Tue 7/2112:35 am
SFO
-
CSX
1 stop19h 15m
China Southern
Deal found 5/12$724
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Fri 12/181:35 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 45m
ANA
Sat 1/212:20 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop32h 55m
ANA
Deal found 5/15$724
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Mon 12/218:30 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 45m
ANA
Fri 1/112:20 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop29h 05m
ANA
Deal found 5/14$725
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Thu 6/113:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Air Canada
Tue 9/157:10 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop15h 55m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/15$728
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/43:10 pm
PEK
-
LAX
1 stop18h 40m
ANA
Tue 6/231:20 am
LAX
-
PEK
1 stop27h 55m
ANA
Deal found 5/13$737
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/163:10 pm
PEK
-
LAX
1 stop18h 40m
ANA
Thu 6/251:20 am
LAX
-
PEK
1 stop27h 55m
ANA
Deal found 5/15$738
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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 6/212:10 pm
CSX
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
China Southern
Tue 7/2112:35 am
SFO
-
CSX
1 stop30h 55m
China Southern
Deal found 5/12$739
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 6/13:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Air Canada
Thu 8/2712:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 5/13$748

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 May 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$708
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$422
(Booking.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,243

Good round-trip deal

$878 or less

Good one-way deal

$492 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. 6% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/27

8:50 am-10:40 am

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

1:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$797

ChangshaSan Francisco

CSX - SFO

CSXSFO

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Mon 6/1

12:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop29h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

11:20 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$812

BeijingLos Angeles

PEK - LAX

PEKLAX

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/22

4:50 pm-7:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

10:10 am-9:45 am

1 stop32h 35m

$813

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/16

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 7/26

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$818

GuangzhouLos Angeles

CAN - LAX

CANLAX

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/2

12:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop34h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

11:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

$888

GuangzhouLos Angeles

CAN - LAX

CANLAX

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 9/25

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/7

12:40 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 50m

$894

GuangzhouLos Angeles

CAN - LAX

CANLAX

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/22

12:25 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/29

10:40 am-11:55 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$900

GuangzhouLos Angeles

CAN - LAX

CANLAX

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 6/3

12:25 pm-7:50 am

1 stop34h 25m

Los Angeles

Mon 6/29

10:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop34h 05m

$900

ChangshaSan Francisco

CSX - SFO

CSXSFO

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Thu 6/4

1:05 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

1:10 pm-1:00 am

1 stop20h 50m

$929

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 6/16

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 7/24

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop36h 55m

$958

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Best time to book a flight from China to California

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from China to California?

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from China to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to California (average of $380). Flying from China to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). 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 May 15, 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 May 9, 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. Monday 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 May 15, 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.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

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 29h 50m. Asiana Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $812. Airlines will cover a distance of 6634 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to California (average of $380). Flying from China to California in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,420). 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 May 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$380Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$410Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$437Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$449Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$517Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$550Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$620Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China EasternCheapest$643Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$674Average$792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
XiamenAirCheapest$779Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%

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