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$347+ 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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Thu 2/26
Thu 3/5
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 January 27, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/2711:30 am
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Sun 2/88:10 pm
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop28h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/25$591
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 1/2911:30 am
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop20h 40m
China Eastern
Fri 2/207:30 am
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/25$605
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Mon 4/1312:30 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop32h 00m
Korean Air
Mon 5/412:40 pm
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop17h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/25$621
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 9/610:10 am
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop22h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 9/1612:25 pm
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop19h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/26$630
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 9/810:10 am
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop22h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 9/141:15 am
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop21h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/27$632
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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.
Wed 4/2911:30 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop33h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 5/51:15 am
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop30h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/25$638
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/2411:15 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop31h 30m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 5/37:05 am
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop28h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/27$642
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/2911:30 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop33h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 7/812:25 pm
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop34h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/26$644
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/711:15 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop20h 10m
Sichuan Airlines
Mon 5/118:05 pm
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop39h 40m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/26$645
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Sun 2/159:30 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop25h 50m
Sichuan Airlines
Sun 3/1511:50 am
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop23h 15m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/26$646
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 4/2911:30 pm
LAX
-
CAN
1 stop33h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 6/241:15 am
CAN
-
LAX
1 stop30h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/26$648
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Tue 2/179:30 pm
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop25h 55m
Sichuan Airlines
Tue 3/34:40 pm
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop18h 25m
Sichuan Airlines
Deal found 1/26$659

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 January 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$621
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$347
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$886

Good round-trip deal

$505 or less

Good one-way deal

$366 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 27, 2026.
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 AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

9:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop20h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/1

5:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$677

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 3/17

10:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

3:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$677

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles

Tue 4/28

11:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/17

8:25 am-8:45 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$712

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

9:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop20h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 3/1

5:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$712

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

9:30 pm-8:20 pm

1 stop30h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 2/26

9:35 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$712

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

9:30 pm-10:25 am

1 stop20h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 2/27

5:15 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$712

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Tue 3/24

6:30 am-12:05 pm

2 stops38h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 4/7

12:40 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops43h 52m

$722

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

7:59 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops30h 06m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$753

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/8

4:29 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 36m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/20

6:25 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 15m

$753

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-10:00 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$756

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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 $426). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $758). 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 January 27, 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 20h 55m. 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?

    $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 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 $426). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $758). 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 January 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$344Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$420Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Korean AirCheapest$513Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$530Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$546Average$961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$577Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$583Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$599Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$632Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
XiamenAirCheapest$637Average$764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%

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