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$327+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SHA
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/3010:55 amLAX - PEK
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/216:35 pmPEK - LAX
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/15$672
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/3010:55 amLAX - SHA
1 stop33h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/211:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$682
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2810:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Sat 1/1710:50 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/15$702
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:55 amLAX - SHA
1 stop33h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/211:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$703
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/3110:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/227:10 amPVG - LAX
1 stop18h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$706
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/3110:55 amLAX - SHA
1 stop36h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1910:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop38h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/17$706
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3110:00 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 10mChina Southern
Sat 1/249:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop36h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$709
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3111:30 amLAX - SHA
1 stop32h 55mANA
Thu 1/221:40 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop16h 25mANA
Deal found 12/17$711
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Sat 1/2410:50 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop35h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/17$713
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Wed 12/319:15 pmLAX - FOC
1 stop30h 20mCathay Pacific
Fri 2/2711:15 amFOC - LAX
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/16$717
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/2810:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 10mChina Southern
Wed 1/216:55 amPVG - LAX
1 stop27h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 12/16$726
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/313:05 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops34h 05mKorean Air
Wed 1/216:25 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop30h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 12/17$729

Find flight deals from Irvine to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to China flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$589
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$327
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,336
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 December 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesXiamen

LAX - XMN

LAXXMN

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

11:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 1/28

6:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop31h 05m

$622

Los AngelesChengdu

LAX - CTU

LAXCTU

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

11:30 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 25m

Chengdu

Sun 1/25

2:35 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 30m

$645

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

11:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/23

12:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$655

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

11:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/23

12:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$655

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

11:30 pm-12:05 am

1 stop32h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 3/24

1:15 am-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$655

Los AngelesGuangzhou

LAX - CAN

LAXCAN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

11:30 pm-11:30 am

1 stop20h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 3/19

12:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$655

Los AngelesBeijing

LAX - PEK

LAXPEK

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

9:30 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/3

3:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$681

Los AngelesXiamen

LAX - XMN

LAXXMN

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

10:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Tue 4/28

12:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$681

Los AngelesXiamen

LAX - XMN

LAXXMN

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

10:30 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop30h 30m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Mon 4/27

7:55 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop39h 50m

$681

Los AngelesXiamen

LAX - XMN

LAXXMN

Los Angeles

Sun 3/8

10:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sun 5/3

12:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$681

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to China (average of $358). Flying from Irvine 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 IR9 to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 December 18, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 64% on flights from Irvine to China by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Irvine to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Irvine to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Irvine to China flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from Irvine to China by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.
Air China
7.1
Good
129 reviews
Sichuan Airlines
7.7
Good
28 reviews

Comfort

7.6

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.7

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 1
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

TFU - FCO

Not the most exciting business class experience out there, the seat was OK though rather narrow and poorly upholstered; bedding was mediocre quality. Functional more than anything else. Food mediocre, no choice of menu. Staff seem to do their best despite language barrier and differing service expectations in terms of what J class should be today.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine 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 Irvine to China?

    Airlines like China Eastern, Asiana Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines fly from Irvine to China in about 20h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 50m. The distance from Irvine to China is about 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 Irvine to China one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $183. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and XiamenAir, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to China for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Irvine to China consider Los Angeles - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Los Angeles - Shanghai Pu Dong or Los Angeles - Beijing Capital as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to China (average of $358). Flying from Irvine 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 Irvine to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$519Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$563Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air ChinaCheapest$577Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$583Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$599Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$602Average$1,189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China SouthernCheapest$645Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$646Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
XiamenAirCheapest$656Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
DeltaCheapest$672Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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