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$419+ 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 8/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Jul 29 — Aug 51
Wed 7/29
Wed 8/5
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 June 29, 2026.

This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2111:20 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 9/1110:55 am
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 6/29$861
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/166:35 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops39h 10m
ANA
Sun 11/88:30 am
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops30h 31m
ANA
Deal found 6/29$869
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/810:15 am
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops23h 00m
ANA
Sat 11/142:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops31h 07m
ANA
Deal found 6/29$870
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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.
Sat 9/191:10 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop20h 05m
ANA
Thu 9/241:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops20h 40m
ANA
Deal found 6/29$873
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/206:25 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops39h 20m
ANA
Fri 9/251:00 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop18h 30m
ANA
Deal found 6/29$875
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/312:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Korean Air
Sun 11/82:00 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop35h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 6/28$899
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/305:41 pm
SFO
-
SHA
2 stops27h 34m
ANA
Thu 10/291:40 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops23h 02m
ANA
Deal found 6/27$900
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1012:03 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops21h 42m
ANA
Thu 10/221:50 am
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops34h 58m
ANA
Deal found 6/27$900
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/261:40 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 35m
ANA
Thu 8/271:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop36h 20m
ANA
Deal found 6/27$901
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/251:40 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop32h 05m
ANA
Thu 8/278:25 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
ANA
Deal found 6/27$901
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2312:30 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop23h 00m
Philippine Airlines
Tue 8/254:00 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Philippine Airlines
Deal found 6/27$902
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/201:40 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 35m
ANA
Sun 9/201:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 55m
ANA
Deal found 6/28$903

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 June 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$861
(Asiana Airlines)

One-way from

$419
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,318

Good round-trip deal

$738 or less

Good one-way deal

$493 or less
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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 June 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to China that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

11:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/18

11:40 am-4:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$905

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Sun 8/2

11:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/14

4:20 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$905

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

2:36 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$916

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

2:36 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$916

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

4:55 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/11

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$923

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

2:00 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops60h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/30

6:25 pm-9:36 am

2 stops54h 11m

$948

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 7/30

1:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/31

10:30 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop39h 05m

$987

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 9/7

9:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop15h 05m

$991

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

7:00 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 11/15

8:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,004

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Fri 9/11

11:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop33h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 11/19

1:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,005

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $790). Flying from California to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,447). 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 June 29, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to China as you normally would.

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to China?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to China, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 19h 45m. California and China are separated by a distance of 6133 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?

    $173 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Sichuan Airlines and XiamenAir, with prices starting from $246 and $254, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to China (average of $790). Flying from California to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,447). 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 June 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$198Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$346Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$349Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
China EasternCheapest$428Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$515Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
DeltaCheapest$553Average$976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$562Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$573Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$577Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$1,239FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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