What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

April is currently the cheapest month to fly to China . At this moment in time June 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, Vietnam Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

Shanghai Pu Dong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Shanghai Pu Dong typically cost $43, while round-trip flights cost around $63.

How much is a round-trip flight to China?

A round-trip flight to China will typically cost around $451, however they can be found for as little as $97.

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 Pu Dong have rental cars?

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

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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Average price	$1,442
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One-way from	$504
Good round-trip deal	$1,404 or less
Good one-way deal	$593 or less

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to China. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

Wed 10/296:02 amEWR - PVG

1 stop22h 08mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/266:10 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop17h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,001

Thu 9/116:30 amLGA - PVG

1 stop20h 20mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/295:00 pmPVG - LGA

1 stop31h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,027

Tue 4/291:25 amJFK - PVG

1 stop29h 00mEVA Air

Wed 6/48:05 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop38h 00mEVA Air

Deal found 4/27$1,030

Wed 10/291:00 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop32h 45mKorean Air

Wed 11/268:50 amPVG - JFK

1 stop23h 40mKorean Air

Deal found 4/28$1,031

Tue 8/121:20 amJFK - PVG

1 stop21h 30mChina Airlines

Sun 9/712:05 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop20h 35mChina Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,032

Fri 11/146:55 amEWR - PVG

2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/301:10 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28$1,032

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Mon 5/127:29 pmEWR - PVG

2 stops38h 56mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/2512:50 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,048

Thu 5/18:20 amEWR - PVG

1 stop21h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/108:10 pmPVG - EWR

1 stop22h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/26$1,054

Mon 5/510:00 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways

Sat 5/2412:35 amPVG - JFK

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/27$1,078

Fri 5/21:25 amJFK - PVG

1 stop29h 00mEVA Air

Sat 5/318:05 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop38h 00mEVA Air

Deal found 4/27$1,101

Sun 7/136:20 pmJFK - PVG

1 stop32h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/85:00 pmPVG - JFK

2 stops26h 29mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,135

Sun 5/188:45 pmJFK - PKX

1 stop27h 10mRoyal Air Maroc

Fri 5/301:55 pmPKX - JFK

1 stop31h 55mRoyal Air Maroc

Deal found 4/28$1,150

Sun 5/41:20 amJFK - PVG

1 stop21h 30mChina Airlines

Mon 6/167:50 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,154

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Mon 4/2810:20 amLGA - PVG

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/59:55 amPVG - LGA

2 stops21h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,072

Tue 4/296:59 pmJFK - CAN

2 stops52h 26mChina Eastern

Thu 5/87:30 amCAN - JFK

2 stops26h 14mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/28$1,246

Tue 4/291:25 amJFK - PVG

1 stop29h 00mEVA Air

Wed 6/48:05 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop38h 00mEVA Air

Deal found 4/27$1,030

Tue 4/299:00 amJFK - PVG

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/69:55 amPVG - JFK

2 stops23h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28$1,053

Tue 4/297:00 amJFK - PVG

1 stop20h 25mDelta

Tue 5/65:30 pmPVG - JFK

1 stop18h 58mDelta

Deal found 4/28$1,093

Tue 4/298:55 pmLGA - PVG

1 stop28h 50mDelta

Wed 5/73:45 pmPVG - LGA

1 stop19h 52mDelta

Deal found 4/28$1,101

Tue 4/296:05 amEWR - PVG

2 stops21h 20mDelta

Sun 5/45:30 pmPVG - EWR

2 stops30h 21mDelta

Deal found 4/28$1,106

Tue 4/2910:40 amJFK - SHA

1 stop36h 45mJapan Airlines

Fri 5/912:50 pmSHA - JFK

1 stop17h 20mJapan Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,132

Wed 4/3010:40 amJFK - PVG

1 stop21h 05mJapan Airlines

Sun 5/49:05 amPVG - JFK

1 stop21h 05mJapan Airlines

Deal found 4/28$1,109

Wed 4/306:59 pmLGA - PEK

2 stops29h 06mKorean Air

Tue 5/271:30 amPEK - LGA

2 stops25h 13mKorean Air

Deal found 4/28$1,171

Wed 4/3012:35 amJFK - PEK

1 stop27h 00mTurkish Airlines

Wed 5/712:10 amPEK - JFK

1 stop34h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,226

Thu 5/11:20 amJFK - CAN

1 stop26h 55mChina Airlines

Fri 5/305:30 pmCAN - JFK

1 stop39h 10mChina Airlines

Deal found 4/27$1,263

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Tue 5/610:00 pmJFK - CAN

2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28$575

Tue 7/225:29 amEWR - PVG

1 stop21h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/27$504

Sat 5/107:29 pmEWR - PEK

2 stops58h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28$559

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EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Fri 9/5

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

6:10 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$1,001

New YorkShanghai

LGA - PVG

LGAPVG

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/11

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

5:00 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,027

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/12

1:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/8

11:20 am-7:30 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$1,031

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/12

1:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop21h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/7

12:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$1,032

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/27

8:55 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/23

4:50 pm-11:10 am

2 stops30h 20m

$1,035

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

1:25 am-4:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/24

7:40 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop38h 25m

$1,036

NewarkShanghai

EWR - PVG

EWRPVG

Newark

Mon 9/1

5:13 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop32h 52m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/29

3:55 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop37h 04m

$1,037

New YorkShanghai

JFK - SHA

JFKSHA

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/29

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop39h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/28

6:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop28h 35m

$1,038

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/27

1:25 am-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/15

1:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$1,040

New YorkShanghai

JFK - PVG

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/16

6:36 pm-10:50 am

2 stops28h 14m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/22

7:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$1,043

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How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from New York to China takes 31 hours 20 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.

Cathay Pacific

From $830

Air China

From $908

Korean Air

From $817

China Eastern

From $936

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

1,184 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Korean Air

8.4

Very good

1,063 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very good

1,459 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

China Airlines

8.3

Very good

729 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

ANA

8.3

Very good

855 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,184 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

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, Vietnam Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?
Shanghai Pu Dong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Shanghai Pu Dong typically cost $43, while round-trip flights cost around $63.
How much is a round-trip flight to China?
A round-trip flight to China will typically cost around $451, however they can be found for as little as $97.
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 Pu Dong have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Pu Dong can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?
Yes. Shanghai Pu Dong has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Dazhong Airport Hotel South Building is the closest property to Shanghai Pu Dong (0.0 mi away from Shanghai Pu Dong).

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When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to China. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to China?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 April 29, 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 April 29, 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.

FAQs about flying to China

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

What is the best airline to fly to China?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

How much is a round-trip flight to China?

Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

Does Shanghai Pu Dong have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Shanghai Pu Dong?

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