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$333+ 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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 29, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/249:10 amLAX - CAN
1 stop34h 20mAsiana Airlines
Sat 12/271:15 amCAN - LAX
1 stop21h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/29$642
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:30 amLAX - CAN
1 stop32h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 12/79:00 amCAN - LAX
1 stop16h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/28$644
This Aviatur deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Aviatur is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/99:30 pmLAX - CAN
1 stop44h 55mSichuan Airlines
Sun 11/165:15 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop18h 15mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 10/29$647
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/259:10 amLAX - CAN
1 stop22h 55mAsiana Airlines
Fri 12/1912:40 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/28$650
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:30 amLAX - CAN
1 stop36h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 12/158:10 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop28h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/29$652
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/39:10 amLAX - CAN
1 stop22h 30mAsiana Airlines
Wed 12/101:15 amCAN - LAX
1 stop29h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/29$655
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:10 amLAX - CAN
1 stop22h 30mAsiana Airlines
Mon 11/101:15 amCAN - LAX
1 stop21h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/28$658
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/3110:10 amLAX - CAN
1 stop34h 20mAsiana Airlines
Tue 11/111:15 amCAN - LAX
1 stop29h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/28$659
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/211:30 pmLAX - CAN
1 stop32h 35mAsiana Airlines
Sat 11/81:15 amCAN - LAX
1 stop21h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/29$664
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:30 amLAX - PKX
1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 12/47:30 amPKX - LAX
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/28$665
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:30 amLAX - PKX
1 stop18h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 12/67:20 amPKX - LAX
1 stop17h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/28$667
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:30 pmLAX - PEK
1 stop18h 15mAsiana Airlines
Fri 12/53:35 pmPEK - LAX
1 stop15h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/28$670

Cheap flight deals from California to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to China flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$642
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$333
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$914

Good round-trip deal

$569 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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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 October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to China that are best for you.

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China

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Return

Price

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PKX

LAXPKX

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

10:00 pm-10:55 am

1 stop20h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 11/26

12:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$672

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

11:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/23

1:15 am-6:50 am

1 stop21h 35m

$695

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$703

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PKX

LAXPKX

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

10:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 11/18

8:30 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$703

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/9

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$706

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/15

12:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/28

4:50 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$706

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

10:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop33h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/25

1:30 am-1:40 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$727

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

10:50 pm-9:25 am

1 stop18h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/16

1:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$727

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles

Tue 11/25

10:50 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop31h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/8

1:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$727

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

10:50 am-9:25 am

1 stop30h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/11

1:30 am-8:30 am

1 stop23h 00m

$727

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Best time to book a flight from California to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $358). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $742). 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 October 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 26% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 20h. California and China are separated by a distance of 7214 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?

    $375 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Asiana Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and China Eastern, with prices starting from $377 and $394, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $358). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $742). 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 October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$520Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Air ChinaCheapest$577Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$589Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$602Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$618Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$658Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$662Average$1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$669Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%

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