Cheap flights from Philadelphia (PHL) to China from $717

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 12/4. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
PHL — SHA
Dec 10 — Dec 171

What is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to China?

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to China from Philadelphia average $2,223. You can even find prices in February for less than $2,223, as users have found deals to China from as low as $1,744. The month of July appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to China from Philadelphia. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 10%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Philadelphia to China (PHL - CN)?

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.

Cheap Japan Airlines flights from Philadelphia to China

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Japan Airlines for the route between Philadelphia and China. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,872,784 searches. Data last updated December 5, 2023.
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Cheap ANA flights from Philadelphia to China

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Cheap Philadelphia to China flights in December & January 2023

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One-way flights to China from Philadelphia

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$1,146 - $1,826

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PhiladelphiaBeijing Capital

PHL - PEK

PHLPEK

Philadelphia

Sun 1/21

2 stops29h 05m

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/2

1 stop20h 56m

$1,146

PhiladelphiaBeijing Capital

PHL - PEK

PHLPEK

Philadelphia

Wed 2/7

2 stops33h 30m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/20

2 stops34h 34m

$1,486

PhiladelphiaShanghai Pu Dong

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 2/28

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/29

1 stop28h 10m

$1,581

PhiladelphiaShanghai Pu Dong

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Sat 2/3

1 stop25h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 2/18

1 stop42h 35m

$1,613

PhiladelphiaShanghai Pu Dong

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 2/22

2 stops25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/12

2 stops42h 10m

$1,643

PhiladelphiaBeijing Capital

PHL - PEK

PHLPEK

Philadelphia

Tue 2/6

2 stops40h 44m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/20

2 stops35h 49m

$1,712

PhiladelphiaGuangzhou Baiyun

PHL - CAN

PHLCAN

Philadelphia

Mon 3/4

1 stop28h 36m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/3

1 stop43h 25m

$1,723

PhiladelphiaShanghai Pu Dong

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Mon 4/1

1 stop30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/13

1 stop28h 50m

$1,813

PhiladelphiaFuzhou

PHL - FOC

PHLFOC

Philadelphia

Wed 3/27

2 stops36h 05m

Fuzhou

Mon 5/13

2 stops26h 40m

$1,826

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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 5, 2023.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Philadelphia to China, such as Japan Airlines, ANA and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.5
Very good
4 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.3
Very good
153 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very good
401 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

8.2
Very good
357 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

7.9
Good
3,035 reviews
8.5
Very good
4 reviews

Entertainment

8.5

Crew

9.0

Food

9.0

Boarding

9.0

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Reviews

1 / 1

Pros: It was a newer model of the plane that I flew out with and it showed. Excellent interior, food was better than the previous flight. Very comfortable and functional for each individual . Crew were fantastic in there dealings with the passengers Overall a very pleasant experience

Cons: The inflight entertainment was not as good as I expected. To the extent there wasn’t anything that I wanted to watch as I’d seen the only 2 films that I wanted to watch in my previous long haul leg. TV series were severely lacking in choice as was the latest movies.

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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.

Can I find flights from Philadelphia to China for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Philadelphia to China for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $1,146, but on average you can expect to pay $1,478.

Are there last-minute flights available from Philadelphia to China for under $2,000?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Philadelphia to China within the next 7 days for less than $2,000.

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 $1,090 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $1,126 and American Airlines from $1,163 one-way.

What are the most popular routes from Philadelphia to China?

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What does PHL to SHA mean?

PHL stands for Philadelphia Airport, while SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (CAN), Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), Shenzhen Airport (SZX), Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Airport (TAO).

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Top 9 airlines flying from Philadelphia to China

Discover the top 9 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 2,872,784 searches. Data last updated December 5, 2023.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$1,211Average$2,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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ANACheapest$1,456Average$1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,532Average$2,076FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,613Average$2,186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,622Average$2,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,661Average$1,922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,698Average$2,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,918Average$2,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$2,067Average$3,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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