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$523+ Cheap flights from Orange County 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SNA — SHA
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Orange County to China

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

Round-trip from

$941
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$523
(Gurufare)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,484
From Orange County to China
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Cheapest flights from Orange County to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Orange County to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:37 amSNA - PVG
1 stop17h 08mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/1612:10 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop15h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$941
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/27:25 amSNA - PVG
1 stop17h 00mDelta
Wed 10/155:30 pmPVG - SNA
1 stop15h 51mDelta
Deal found 6/16$991
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 10/145:47 pmSNA - CAN
2 stops31h 28mChina Airlines
Mon 10/205:30 pmCAN - SNA
2 stops30h 24mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,077
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/145:47 pmSNA - PVG
2 stops26h 03mChina Airlines
Mon 10/277:50 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops27h 46mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,078
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:45 amSNA - PEK
2 stops36h 05mAsiana Airlines
Mon 9/154:50 pmPEK - SNA
2 stops17h 26mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,094
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 8/274:22 pmSNA - PEK
2 stops27h 33mChina Airlines
Wed 10/2912:25 pmPEK - SNA
2 stops35h 11mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,099
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 8/304:22 pmSNA - SZX
2 stops33h 23mChina Airlines
Mon 9/86:05 pmSZX - SNA
2 stops29h 48mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/18$1,136
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Thu 8/146:45 amSNA - PVG
2 stops22h 00mJapan Airlines
Mon 9/1510:00 amPVG - SNA
2 stops20h 42mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/17$1,162
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 9/244:22 pmSNA - PVG
2 stops28h 43mEVA Air
Thu 10/238:05 pmPVG - SNA
2 stops27h 49mEVA Air
Deal found 6/17$1,167
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 10/15:40 pmSNA - SHA
2 stops31h 50mEVA Air
Wed 11/127:40 pmSHA - SNA
2 stops31h 29mEVA Air
Deal found 6/18$1,167
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/258:05 amSNA - PEK
2 stops36h 55mJapan Airlines
Tue 9/98:25 amPEK - SNA
2 stops22h 17mJapan Airlines
Deal found 6/16$1,185
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/121:32 pmSNA - PEK
2 stops32h 03mEVA Air
Wed 8/277:50 pmPEK - SNA
2 stops34h 52mEVA Air
Deal found 6/16$1,197

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Orange County 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Orange County to China that are best for you.

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/3

9:37 am-5:45 pm

1 stop17h 08m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/14

12:10 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop15h 07m

$941

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 9/2

7:25 am-3:25 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/14

5:30 pm-6:21 pm

1 stop15h 51m

$991

Santa AnaGuangzhou

SNA - CAN

SNACAN

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/14

5:47 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops31h 28m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/20

5:30 pm-8:54 am

2 stops30h 24m

$1,077

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 10/14

5:47 pm-10:50 am

2 stops26h 03m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/27

7:50 pm-8:36 am

2 stops27h 46m

$1,078

Santa AnaBeijing

SNA - PEK

SNAPEK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/1

6:45 am-9:50 am

2 stops36h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/15

4:50 pm-7:16 pm

2 stops17h 26m

$1,094

Santa AnaBeijing

SNA - PEK

SNAPEK

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/27

4:22 pm-10:55 am

2 stops27h 33m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/29

12:25 pm-8:36 am

2 stops35h 11m

$1,099

Santa AnaShenzhen

SNA - SZX

SNASZX

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/30

4:22 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops33h 23m

Shenzhen

Mon 9/8

6:05 pm-8:53 am

2 stops29h 48m

$1,136

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 8/14

6:45 am-7:45 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

10:00 am-3:42 pm

2 stops20h 42m

$1,162

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - PVG

SNAPVG

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/24

4:22 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/23

8:05 pm-8:54 am

2 stops27h 49m

$1,167

Santa AnaShanghai

SNA - SHA

SNASHA

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 10/1

5:40 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/12

7:40 pm-11:09 am

2 stops31h 29m

$1,167

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/17

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Orange County to China

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 June 18, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Orange County to China, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Japan Airlines and China Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,494 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
742 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
441 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Orange County to China one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Japan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $523. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and China Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Orange County to China for a low price.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Orange County 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 Orange County to China?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Orange County to China (average of $1,124). Flying from Orange County to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,678). 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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