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$426+ 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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Jun 13 — Jun 201
Sat 6/13
Sat 6/20
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 May 14, 2026.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1612:20 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop24h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/224:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/10$839
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sun 9/2012:20 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop20h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/215:40 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop20h 00m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/9$839
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2812:25 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop20h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 11/91:45 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop23h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/10$840
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Sun 9/61:20 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop23h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 9/2110:30 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop39h 10m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/9$841
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2511:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop24h 20m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 12/11:10 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/10$841
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/511:20 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 9/124:20 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/10$842
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2312:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop32h 45m
Korean Air
Tue 11/311:20 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop14h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 5/11$843
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/201:00 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop32h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 10/304:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/10$844
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/161:00 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 10/282:45 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop22h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/10$844
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/9. 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.
Wed 9/22:00 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 9/179:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 5/9$846
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:10 am
LAX
-
PVG
1 stop19h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 10/308:25 am
PVG
-
LAX
1 stop14h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 5/11$849
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 11/310:45 pm
LAX
-
SHA
1 stop23h 50m
XiamenAir
Mon 12/79:45 pm
SHA
-
LAX
1 stop37h 15m
XiamenAir
Deal found 5/13$850

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 May 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$838
(BusinessClass)

One-way from

$426
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,154

Good round-trip deal

$779 or less

Good one-way deal

$427 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 May 14, 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 - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

2:40 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops35h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 9/5

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$868

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 9/14

4:15 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$875

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sun 8/9

5:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/16

6:25 pm-11:00 am

1 stop31h 35m

$880

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

11:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/4

1:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$893

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Fri 8/7

11:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/10

10:55 am-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$925

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Tue 11/10

10:50 am-12:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/18

1:15 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$944

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

11:20 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/15

4:20 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$981

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

1:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 8/26

1:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$990

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PKX

LAXPKX

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

12:30 pm-11:20 am

1 stop31h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 9/10

1:00 pm-10:05 am

1 stop36h 05m

$1,012

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Wed 11/4

10:50 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/18

1:15 pm-5:11 pm

2 stops19h 56m

$1,016

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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

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.

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 $786). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,371). 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 May 14, 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.

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 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?

    $154 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 $786). Flying from California to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,371). 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 May 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$198Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$349Average$799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$418Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$506Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Korean AirCheapest$515Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$546Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$553Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$566Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$573Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$583Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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