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$438+ Cheap flights from Houston 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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
HOU — SHA
Nov 1 — Nov 81
Sat 11/1
Sat 11/8
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$765
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$438
(Mytrip)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,325
From Houston to China
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Cheapest flights from Houston to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Houston to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 2, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/182:05 pmIAH - SHA
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/24:10 pmSHA - IAH
3 stops35h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$816
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/1. 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.
Sun 10/1911:42 amIAH - CAN
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/95:15 pmCAN - IAH
2 stops40h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$820
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/30. 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.
Tue 10/216:44 amIAH - PVG
2 stops28h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/127:10 amPVG - IAH
2 stops36h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/30$832
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/287:00 amIAH - PEK
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/258:25 amPEK - IAH
2 stops35h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$850
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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.
Tue 10/216:44 amIAH - PVG
2 stops28h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/32:45 pmPVG - IAH
2 stops29h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$855
This Fareboom deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/2. 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 Fareboom is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/307:00 amIAH - PEK
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/68:25 amPEK - IAH
2 stops29h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2$860
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Wed 11/1210:00 pmIAH - PEK
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/197:00 amPEK - IAH
2 stops29h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$865
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Thu 10/236:44 amIAH - PVG
2 stops29h 41mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/298:55 amPVG - IAH
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$876
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Thu 11/139:05 amIAH - PVG
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/82:20 amPVG - IAH
2 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/29$881
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Sat 11/1510:00 pmIAH - CAN
1 stop41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/229:00 amCAN - IAH
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$882
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Tue 11/189:05 amIAH - PVG
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/12:20 amPVG - IAH
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$887
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Tue 10/216:44 amIAH - PVG
2 stops29h 06mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/122:20 amPVG - IAH
2 stops33h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$889

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Houston 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 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Houston to China that are best for you.

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Houston

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China

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Return

Price

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 10/21

4:30 pm-5:00 pm

3 stops35h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/3

11:50 am-6:03 am

2 stops32h 13m

$902

HoustonBeijing

IAH - PEK

IAHPEK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/16

8:10 pm-11:55 am

2 stops50h 45m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/21

12:55 pm-7:22 pm

2 stops43h 27m

$962

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/20

12:05 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops35h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

3:30 pm-6:03 am

2 stops28h 33m

$1,008

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/5

6:28 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops30h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/22

1:20 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops42h 56m

$1,030

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/27

8:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/11

4:35 pm-4:17 pm

2 stops37h 42m

$1,039

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/20

7:22 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops39h 33m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/13

8:30 am-5:55 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$1,049

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 10/20

7:22 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/12

1:45 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops42h 10m

$1,049

HoustonGuangzhou

IAH - CAN

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 10/29

6:44 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 26m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/5

9:00 am-10:04 pm

2 stops27h 04m

$1,053

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Fri 11/7

7:25 am-9:55 am

2 stops36h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/23

8:55 am-12:43 am

2 stops29h 48m

$1,068

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/19

6:28 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops27h 52m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/4

10:30 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,076

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Best time to book a flight from Houston to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Houston to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Houston to China?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to China (average of $1,073). Flying from Houston to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 HOU to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Houston 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 2, 2025.

When flying from Houston to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated October 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Houston to China to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,244 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,933 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,984 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
Air China
7.3
Good
110 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,033 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,244 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BKK - TPE

I bought tickets for myself and my friend and had to argue with the checkin person to get our seats together for the return flights I purchased the tickets together weeks ahead of time and did not expect to have to ask for a supervisor to sit together very disappointed in booking through kayak

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Houston to China?

    For as low as $1,149, Air China can have you in China from Houston in 29h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8282 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 Houston to China one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Houston to China are Cathay Pacific ($558), Japan Airlines ($620), and American Airlines ($693).

  • What are the most popular routes from Houston to China?

    When deciding which route to take from Houston to China consider Houston Hobby - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Houston Hobby - Shanghai Pu Dong or Houston George Bush Intcntl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Houston to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Houston to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Houston to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Houston to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Houston to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Houston 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 Houston to China?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Houston to China (average of $1,073). Flying from Houston to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 9 airlines flying from Houston to China

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Houston 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 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$948Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$963Average$1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$979Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,040Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
EVA AirCheapest$1,186Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$1,230Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,250Average$1,504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,427Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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