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$321+ 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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
ene. 11 — ene. 181
dom. 1/11
dom. 1/18
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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mié. 12/319:10 amLAX - CAN
1 stop22h 30mAsiana Airlines
dom. 3/11:15 amCAN - LAX
1 stop29h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/8$618
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
mié. 12/3111:30 amLAX - CAN
1 stop21h 35mChina Eastern
lun. 3/29:00 amCAN - LAX
1 stop16h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/9$650
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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.
mié. 12/3111:30 pmLAX - CAN
1 stop20h 00mAsiana Airlines
mié. 3/412:40 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/9$664
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mié. 12/319:10 amLAX - CAN
1 stop22h 30mAsiana Airlines
dom. 3/1512:40 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/8$668
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mar. 12/303:45 pmLAX - CAN
1 stop30h 05mANA
dom. 3/13:05 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop18h 45mANA
Deal found 12/8$674
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mié. 12/316:00 amLAX - CAN
2 stops39h 50mANA
mar. 3/33:05 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop18h 45mANA
Deal found 12/8$684
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mar. 12/309:30 pmLAX - CAN
2 stops26h 35mSichuan Airlines
lun. 3/29:35 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop37h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/8$685
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/309:30 pmLAX - PEK
2 stops24h 40mSichuan Airlines
lun. 2/238:15 pmPEK - LAX
1 stop38h 50mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/9$688
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/3111:30 amLAX - CAN
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
jue. 1/229:00 amCAN - LAX
1 stop16h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/10$692
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mié. 12/3111:30 amLAX - CAN
1 stop20h 40mChina Eastern
mié. 3/119:00 amCAN - LAX
1 stop16h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/8$696
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
mar. 12/303:45 pmLAX - CAN
1 stop30h 05mANA
lun. 3/163:05 pmCAN - LAX
1 stop18h 45mANA
Deal found 12/8$701
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
lun. 12/2910:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
mar. 1/2010:50 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$702

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$599
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$321
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,354

Good round-trip deal

$535 or less

Good one-way deal

$266 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to China that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles

mar. 1/20

9:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Beijing Capital

sáb. 2/28

8:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$651

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles

dom. 1/18

9:30 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop33h 45m

Beijing Capital

lun. 3/2

8:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$651

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

mar. 1/20

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

jue. 3/5

9:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$651

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

mar. 1/20

9:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop33h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

sáb. 2/28

9:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$651

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

dom. 1/25

9:30 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

jue. 3/12

9:35 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$651

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

jue. 4/16

11:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

sáb. 4/25

12:25 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$655

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

vie. 4/17

11:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

sáb. 4/25

1:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$655

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

jue. 4/16

11:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop33h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

mar. 4/28

1:15 am-4:00 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$655

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

vie. 1/23

11:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

mié. 3/4

12:40 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$655

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

mié. 3/11

11:00 pm-10:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 3/21

3:50 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$678

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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 $750). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to China in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 28% 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 10m. California and China are separated by a distance of 6485 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?

    $183 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 Korean Air and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $262 and $265, 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 $750). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$519Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$563Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$577Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$583Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$599Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$602Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$624Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China SouthernCheapest$632Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$788FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$656Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%

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