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$335+ Cheap flights from California to China

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 8/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Wed 4/22
Wed 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to China

Cheapest flights from California to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 23, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 4/2012:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop16h 40m
Korean Air
Wed 4/298:50 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop15h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/18$680
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 9/512:40 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop30h 00m
Korean Air
Sat 9/2611:10 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 40m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/18$683
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/13:55 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop25h 55m
Philippine Airlines
Sat 11/214:55 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop35h 50m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 3/18$684
This Rumbo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Rumbo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:50 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop26h 15m
Korean Air
Sat 9/266:25 pm
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop30h 15m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/18$687
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Wed 4/2212:30 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop32h 00m
Korean Air
Thu 5/712:40 pm
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/22$688
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:10 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 9/238:35 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/20$688
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/2612:30 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop32h 00m
Korean Air
Fri 5/812:40 pm
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/22$689
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Mon 9/711:30 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 9/1610:55 am
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop20h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/18$689
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 11/209:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 12/64:40 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 3/19$691
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Fri 9/410:10 am
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop22h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 9/261:15 am
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop21h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/20$693
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Sat 8/2211:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Sun 9/68:35 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop14h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/22$693
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1412:25 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop21h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 5/51:20 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/18$694

Find flight deals from California to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to China flight deals. Data was last updated March 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$680
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$335
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$799

Good round-trip deal

$548 or less

Good one-way deal

$361 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to China 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 23, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

10:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop34h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 5/18

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

$706

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/26

12:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop32h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 5/31

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

$706

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 4/24

12:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop32h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/5

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

$707

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 8/21

1:00 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/7

1:30 pm-9:40 am

1 stop35h 10m

$711

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 9/18

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 00m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/19

1:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$717

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/14

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/15

1:30 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 10m

$717

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/12

1:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$717

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/3

10:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

$740

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/5

1:20 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop40h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/26

1:20 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$843

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 5/10

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/24

10:30 pm-10:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

$865

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Best time to book a flight from California to China

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $353). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 CA to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from California to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 23, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to China in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 92% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to China. 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 California to China?

    Departing from California to China will take you 13h 55m. California and China are separated by a distance of 6467 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 California to China one-way?

    $246 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sichuan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and Korean Air, with prices starting from $254 and $262, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to China 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 California to China?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $353). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 California to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to China. 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 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$346Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$418Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China SouthernCheapest$419Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$420Average$715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$514Average$1,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$515Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$546Average$917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$573Average$1,063FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$583Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$599Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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