HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
China

$535+ 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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — SHA
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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

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

Round-trip from

$969
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$535
(Travelocity)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,549
From Sacramento Intl to China
Search Deals
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to China
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($198 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Search Deals

Find 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 junio 12, 2025.

This Orbitz 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/14:05 pmSMF - PVG
1 stop31h 00mAir Canada
vie. 10/103:55 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops38h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$969
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
dom. 9/218:35 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
mar. 10/73:55 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$984
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/196:00 amSMF - SHE
2 stops35h 55mKorean Air
vie. 11/74:35 pmSHE - SMF
2 stops45h 39mKorean Air
Deal found 6/10$1,006
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/49:00 amSMF - PVG
2 stops24h 35mANA
vie. 9/191:35 amPVG - SMF
2 stops35h 14mANA
Deal found 6/12$1,033
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/84:55 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops30h 55mAmerican Airlines
mié. 11/126:10 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops20h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,154
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 10/87:56 pmSMF - PVG
2 stops27h 44mEVA Air
mié. 11/128:10 pmPVG - SMF
2 stops17h 42mEVA Air
Deal found 6/11$1,209
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.
lun. 9/16:46 amSMF - SHA
2 stops38h 29mMultiple Airlines
vie. 10/101:35 pmSHA - SMF
2 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,338
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 7/96:50 pmSMF - PEK
2 stops26h 10mANA
mié. 7/168:20 amPEK - SMF
2 stops24h 38mANA
Deal found 6/11$1,454
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 7/96:58 pmSMF - PEK
2 stops26h 07mMultiple Airlines
mar. 7/151:30 amPEK - SMF
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,507
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/216:50 amSMF - PVG
2 stops42h 30mQatar Airways
lun. 10/612:35 amPVG - SMF
2 stops36h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,510
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
sáb. 7/196:47 amSMF - PVG
1 stop17h 38mDelta
sáb. 7/266:25 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop19h 55mDelta
Deal found 6/11$1,581
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
mié. 7/95:15 amSMF - PVG
2 stops21h 30mUnited Airlines
sáb. 7/268:10 pmPVG - SMF
1 stop16h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,785

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 junio 12, 2025.
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

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

lun. 9/1

4:05 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 10/10

3:55 pm-3:02 pm

2 stops38h 07m

$969

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

dom. 9/21

8:35 pm-2:05 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 10/7

3:55 pm-3:14 pm

1 stop14h 19m

$984

SacramentoShenyang

SMF - SHE

SMFSHE

Sacramento Intl

vie. 9/19

6:00 am-8:55 am

2 stops35h 55m

Shenyang

vie. 11/7

4:35 pm-10:14 pm

2 stops45h 39m

$1,006

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

jue. 9/4

9:00 am-12:35 am

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 9/19

1:35 am-9:49 pm

2 stops35h 14m

$1,033

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

mié. 10/8

4:55 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 11/12

6:10 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops20h 17m

$1,154

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

mié. 10/8

7:56 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops27h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 11/12

8:10 pm-9:52 pm

2 stops17h 42m

$1,209

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - SHA

SMFSHA

Sacramento Intl

lun. 9/1

6:46 am-12:15 pm

2 stops38h 29m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 10/10

1:35 pm-9:54 pm

2 stops23h 19m

$1,338

SacramentoBeijing

SMF - PEK

SMFPEK

Sacramento Intl

mié. 7/9

6:50 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Beijing Capital

mié. 7/16

8:20 am-5:58 pm

2 stops24h 38m

$1,454

SacramentoBeijing

SMF - PEK

SMFPEK

Sacramento Intl

mié. 7/9

6:58 pm-12:05 pm

2 stops26h 07m

Beijing Capital

mar. 7/15

1:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops29h 30m

$1,507

SacramentoShanghai

SMF - PVG

SMFPVG

Sacramento Intl

dom. 9/21

6:50 am-4:20 pm

2 stops42h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

lun. 10/6

12:35 am-9:54 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$1,510

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/10

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to China (average of $1,125). Flying from Sacramento 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 SMF to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento 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 junio 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento 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 junio 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and China Airlines from Sacramento to China to help guide your decision. 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
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

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

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.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $535 on Air Canada. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $788 and Korean Air from $810 one-way.

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

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

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to China (average of $1,125). Flying from Sacramento 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.

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
San Francisco to Manila flights
Los Angeles to Suvarnabhumi flights
Ontario to Narita flights
Los Angeles to Incheon Intl flights
San Francisco to New Delhi flights
San Francisco to Hong Kong flights
San Francisco to Suvarnabhumi flights
San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City flights
Los Angeles to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl flights
Ontario to Haneda flights
San Francisco to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl flights
Los Angeles to Ho Chi Minh City flights
San Diego to Narita flights
San Francisco to Mumbai flights
Los Angeles to Kansai Intl flights
Los Angeles to Hong Kong flights
Ontario to Suvarnabhumi flights
San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl flights
Ontario to Manila flights
Los Angeles to Hongqiao Intl flights
Los Angeles to Gimpo Intl flights
Los Angeles to Singapore flights
San Francisco to Singapore flights
San Francisco to Bangalore flights
San Francisco to Incheon Intl flights
San Francisco to Hyderabad flights
San Francisco to Pu Dong flights
San Jose to Manila flights
Burbank to Narita flights
San Jose to New Delhi flights
Los Angeles to Pu Dong flights
Los Angeles to Denpasar flights
Santa Ana to Suvarnabhumi flights
Burbank to Manila flights
San Diego to Haneda flights
Los Angeles to Sung Shan flights
San Francisco to Kansai Intl flights
Oakland to Manila flights
Los Angeles to Yerevan flights
Santa Ana to Manila flights
Burbank to Suvarnabhumi flights
Ontario to Taiwan Taoyuan Intl flights
San Francisco to Capital flights
Los Angeles to New Delhi flights
Oakland to Narita flights

Top 2 airlines flying from Sacramento to China

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,049Average$1,674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
China AirlinesCheapest$1,223Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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.