HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
China

$442+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) 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 3/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SHA
Mar 5 — Mar 121
Thu 3/5
Thu 3/12
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Sacramento to China with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to China

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 3, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Thu 3/56:15 am
SMF
-
PEK
2 stops23h 35m
China Eastern
Wed 4/227:00 am
PEK
-
SMF
2 stops25h 29m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/31$821
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/206:10 pm
SMF
-
SHE
2 stops30h 20m
Korean Air
Mon 5/1810:15 am
SHE
-
SMF
2 stops21h 26m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/1$823
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/197:00 am
SMF
-
PEK
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/267:30 am
PEK
-
SMF
2 stops31h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2$922
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Tue 9/16:15 am
SMF
-
PEK
2 stops43h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/510:40 am
PEK
-
SMF
2 stops26h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31$1,044
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/37:35 am
SMF
-
DLC
2 stops38h 50m
Korean Air
Tue 4/72:30 pm
DLC
-
SMF
2 stops40h 59m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/2$1,073
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/36:00 am
SMF
-
SHE
2 stops35h 55m
Korean Air
Tue 4/710:15 am
SHE
-
SMF
2 stops47h 44m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/1$1,073
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/36:00 am
SMF
-
TAO
2 stops35h 40m
Korean Air
Tue 4/79:45 am
TAO
-
SMF
2 stops48h 14m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/2$1,073
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2310:07 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops22h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/2312:20 pm
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops24h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,122
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Mon 3/165:00 am
SMF
-
PVG
2 stops44h 00m
Air Canada
Thu 3/195:35 pm
PVG
-
SMF
2 stops55h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/31$1,166
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/194:34 pm
SMF
-
PEK
2 stops28h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/1012:05 pm
PEK
-
SMF
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,167
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/237:15 pm
SMF
-
SHA
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/231:20 pm
SHA
-
SMF
2 stops23h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,172
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 7/147:00 am
SMF
-
PEK
2 stops23h 30m
Korean Air
Wed 7/226:30 pm
PEK
-
SMF
2 stops37h 02m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/3$1,222

Find flight deals from Sacramento to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sacramento to China flight deals. Data was last updated February 3, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$821
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$442
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$928
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Guangzhou Baiyun flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Guangzhou Baiyun flights.
Search Deals
From Sacramento Intl to China
Search Deals
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to China
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($99 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento 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 February 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoBeijing

SMF - PEK

SMFPEK

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/5

6:15 am-9:50 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/22

7:00 am-5:29 pm

2 stops25h 29m

$821

SacramentoShenyang

SMF - SHE

SMFSHE

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/20

6:10 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Shenyang

Mon 5/18

10:15 am-4:41 pm

2 stops21h 26m

$823

SacramentoBeijing

SMF - PEK

SMFPEK

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-12:55 am

2 stops26h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/26

7:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops31h 29m

$922

SacramentoDalian

SMF - DLC

SMFDLC

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-1:25 pm

2 stops40h 25m

Dalian

Tue 4/7

2:30 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,073

SacramentoShenyang

SMF - SHE

SMFSHE

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/3

6:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Shenyang

Tue 4/7

10:15 am-4:29 pm

2 stops21h 14m

$1,073

SacramentoQingdao

SMF - TAO

SMFTAO

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/3

7:35 am-1:45 pm

2 stops39h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Tue 4/7

2:55 pm-6:59 pm

2 stops43h 04m

$1,073

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/23

10:07 am-11:55 pm

2 stops22h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/23

12:20 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$1,122

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/16

5:00 am-4:00 pm

2 stops44h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/19

5:35 pm-9:36 am

2 stops31h 01m

$1,166

SacramentoBeijing

SMF - PEK

SMFPEK

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/19

4:34 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops28h 51m

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/10

12:05 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops26h 05m

$1,167

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/23

7:15 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/23

1:20 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops23h 38m

$1,172

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/31

Showing 1-10 of 35 results
1
2
3
4

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Sacramento 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.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to China (average of $490). Flying from Sacramento to China in May is currently the most expensive (average of $792). 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.

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 February 3, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air from Sacramento to China have to say. 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to China from Sacramento, you will be flying from Sacramento Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Sacramento.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to China?

    A quick flight from Sacramento to China can take about 23h 35m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $821. Sacramento and China are separated by a distance of 5867 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The most popular flight routes from Sacramento to China are Sacramento Intl - Shenyang, Sacramento Intl - Beijing Capital and Sacramento Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to China (average of $490). Flying from Sacramento to China in May is currently the most expensive (average of $792). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Sacramento to China

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Haneda flights
Los Angeles to Narita flights
San Francisco to Haneda flights
San Francisco to Narita flights
Los Angeles to Manila flights
Los Angeles to Suvarnabhumi flights
Los Angeles to Incheon Intl flights
Ontario to Narita flights
San Francisco to New Delhi flights
San Francisco to Manila flights
San Francisco to Incheon Intl flights
Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City flights
San Francisco to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl flights
San Francisco to Hong Kong flights
Los Angeles to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl flights
San Francisco to Suvarnabhumi flights
San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights
San Diego to Narita flights
Santa Ana to Narita flights
Los Angeles to Hongqiao Intl flights
Los Angeles to Gimpo Intl flights
Oakland to Narita flights
Burbank to Narita flights
San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl flights
Los Angeles to Kansai Intl flights
Ontario to Haneda flights
San Francisco to Kansai Intl flights
San Francisco to Gimpo Intl flights
Los Angeles to Pu Dong flights
Ontario to Suvarnabhumi flights
Los Angeles to Hong Kong flights
San Diego to Haneda flights
San Francisco to Pu Dong flights
San Francisco to Mumbai flights
Los Angeles to New Delhi flights
San Francisco to Hyderabad flights
San Francisco to Bangalore flights
Las Vegas to Narita flights
Los Angeles to Singapore flights
Las Vegas to Haneda flights
Ontario to Manila flights
Los Angeles to Cebu City flights
Ontario to Incheon Intl flights
Los Angeles to Denpasar flights
San Francisco to Capital flights
Santa Ana to Haneda flights
Ontario to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl flights
Las Vegas to Incheon Intl flights
San Jose to Narita flights
San Francisco to Guangzhou flights

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.