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$510+ Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) 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 8/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PHL — SHA
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Philadelphia to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Philadelphia to China flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,019
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$510
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,725
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Cheapest flights from Philadelphia to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Philadelphia to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:34 amPHL - SHA
2 stops28h 06mAir China
Tue 10/2110:30 pmSHA - PHL
2 stops42h 56mAir China
Deal found 6/12$1,019
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 10/156:34 amPHL - NKG
2 stops27h 41mAir China
Tue 10/218:55 pmNKG - PHL
2 stops44h 31mAir China
Deal found 6/12$1,036
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/410:34 amPHL - SHA
2 stops34h 21mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:55 amSHA - PHL
2 stops33h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,061
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:48 pmPHL - PEK
2 stops30h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/13:30 pmPEK - PHL
2 stops27h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,099
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Tue 9/28:25 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop31h 55mQatar Airways
Wed 10/812:35 amPVG - PHL
1 stop44h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,121
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/23:25 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops34h 40mAir Canada
Thu 10/93:55 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops34h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,145
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/73:20 pmPHL - PVG
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/268:50 amPVG - PHL
2 stops24h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,163
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/177:22 amPHL - TSN
3 stops47h 53mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/267:20 amTSN - PHL
3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,205
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:30 pmPHL - PVG
1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 10/911:00 amPVG - PHL
1 stop41h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,252
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/156:34 amPHL - PVG
2 stops41h 06mANA
Mon 10/201:35 amPVG - PHL
2 stops28h 00mANA
Deal found 6/12$1,276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:00 amPHL - PVG
1 stop21h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/305:00 pmPVG - PHL
1 stop18h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,299
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 11/126:31 pmPHL - PVG
3 stops35h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/21:30 pmPVG - PHL
2 stops21h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,304

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Philadelphia 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 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Philadelphia to China that are best for you.

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Philadelphia

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PhiladelphiaNanjing

PHL - NKG

PHLNKG

Philadelphia

Wed 10/15

6:34 am-10:15 pm

2 stops27h 41m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Tue 10/21

8:55 pm-5:26 am

2 stops44h 31m

$1,036

PhiladelphiaBeijing

PHL - PEK

PHLPEK

Philadelphia

Fri 8/15

5:48 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops30h 17m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/1

3:30 pm-7:01 am

2 stops27h 31m

$1,099

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 9/2

8:25 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

12:35 am-9:00 am

1 stop44h 25m

$1,121

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Sat 8/30

6:30 am-10:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/8

8:25 pm-9:33 am

2 stops49h 08m

$1,122

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 9/2

3:25 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

3:55 pm-2:38 pm

2 stops34h 43m

$1,145

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 8/7

3:20 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/26

8:50 am-9:38 pm

2 stops24h 48m

$1,163

PhiladelphiaTianjin

PHL - TSN

PHLTSN

Philadelphia

Fri 10/17

7:22 am-7:15 pm

3 stops47h 53m

Tianjin

Sun 10/26

7:20 am-5:10 pm

3 stops45h 50m

$1,205

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 9/2

6:30 pm-7:55 am

1 stop25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/9

11:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop41h 20m

$1,252

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 10/15

6:34 am-11:40 am

2 stops41h 06m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/20

1:35 am-5:35 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,276

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 9/9

5:00 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/30

5:00 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop18h 29m

$1,299

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Best time to book a flight from Philadelphia to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Philadelphia with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to China (average of $1,125). Flying from Philadelphia to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 PHL to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Philadelphia 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 12, 2025.

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

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 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

TPE - SEA

The flight and crew were exceptional as always when I fly with EVA.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Philadelphia to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Philadelphia to China?

    If you book a flight to China from Philadelphia, you will be flying from Philadelphia, which is the city’s only airport. Philadelphia (PHL) is located 7.0 mi from the center of Philadelphia.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $513 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $646 and Japan Airlines from $671 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Philadelphia to China (average of $1,125). Flying from Philadelphia to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 6 airlines flying from Philadelphia to China

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Philadelphia 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$957Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$980Average$1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,249Average$1,739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,250Average$1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
ANACheapest$1,314Average$1,391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China SouthernCheapest$1,497Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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