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$551+ Cheap flights from St. Louis (STL) 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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STL — SHA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
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Round-trip from

$970
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$551
(Kiwi.com)
From Lambert-St Louis to China
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Cheapest flights from St. Louis to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from St. Louis to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/246:00 amSTL - PEK
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/79:15 amPEK - STL
2 stops27h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$970
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/117:16 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 34mAmerican Airlines
Thu 9/185:00 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,020
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Sat 9/133:59 pmSTL - PVG
1 stop33h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/205:00 pmPVG - STL
1 stop18h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/10$1,026
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/267:00 amSTL - PEK
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/23:35 pmPEK - STL
2 stops22h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,044
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Thu 9/116:40 amSTL - PVG
1 stop18h 05mDelta
Sat 10/183:45 pmPVG - STL
1 stop17h 48mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,058
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Thu 9/116:42 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops30h 03mDelta
Sun 10/123:45 pmPVG - STL
1 stop17h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,062
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Sat 9/1310:40 amSTL - PVG
1 stop38h 05mDelta
Thu 10/163:45 pmPVG - STL
1 stop17h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,063
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Mon 9/152:15 pmSTL - PVG
1 stop34h 30mDelta
Thu 10/163:45 pmPVG - STL
1 stop17h 38mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,064
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Sat 9/135:11 pmSTL - PVG
2 stops31h 34mDelta
Sat 9/206:25 pmPVG - STL
2 stops32h 08mDelta
Deal found 9/10$1,072
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/246:39 amSTL - PEK
2 stops42h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/313:30 pmPEK - STL
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,120
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Sun 9/216:30 pmSTL - PEK
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/141:20 pmPEK - STL
1 stop23h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,149
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Tue 9/236:00 amSTL - PEK
2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/141:20 pmPEK - STL
1 stop23h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$1,150

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Customize your flight search to find flights from St. Louis 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from St. Louis to China that are best for you.

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St. Louis

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

St. LouisBeijing

STL - PEK

STLPEK

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/26

7:00 am-2:00 pm

2 stops42h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/2

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops22h 24m

$1,044

St. LouisBeijing

STL - PEK

STLPEK

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 9/29

3:59 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops34h 26m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/12

7:30 am-4:47 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$1,151

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 10/30

8:41 am-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 44m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

6:25 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop18h 04m

$1,152

St. LouisBeijing

STL - PEK

STLPEK

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 10/26

7:54 pm-12:55 am

2 stops40h 01m

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/2

7:30 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops41h 28m

$1,157

St. LouisGuangzhou

STL - CAN

STLCAN

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/26

11:18 am-2:20 am

2 stops25h 02m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/2

5:00 am-11:08 pm

2 stops32h 08m

$1,179

St. LouisBeijing

STL - PEK

STLPEK

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 1/31

5:54 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops28h 36m

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/25

3:25 am-5:56 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$1,186

St. LouisShanghai

STL - SHA

STLSHA

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/20

11:18 am-12:20 pm

2 stops35h 02m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/18

1:35 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops45h 49m

$1,186

St. LouisShanghai

STL - PVG

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 2/20

4:04 pm-11:40 am

2 stops29h 36m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/18

2:45 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops44h 39m

$1,186

St. LouisNingbo

STL - NGB

STLNGB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/26

11:18 am-1:20 pm

2 stops36h 02m

Ningbo Lishe Intl

Mon 3/2

2:30 pm-5:56 pm

2 stops41h 26m

$1,199

St. LouisWuhan

STL - WUH

STLWUH

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 2/26

6:10 am-7:40 pm

2 stops47h 30m

Wuhan

Mon 3/2

8:40 pm-11:08 pm

2 stops40h 28m

$1,199

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Best time to book a flight from St. Louis to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from St. Louis with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from St. Louis to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from St. Louis to China?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to China (average of $1,090). Flying from St. Louis to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 STL to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from St. Louis 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from St. Louis to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines from St. Louis to China. 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,937 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to China?

    Most people fly from Lambert-St Louis (STL) if they book a flight from St. Louis to China. Lambert-St Louis is conveniently located just 12.7 mi from St. Louis’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from St. Louis to China?

    Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, and Japan Airlines can get you from St. Louis to China in just under 18h 44m. Your travel time can differ by up to 43h 15m. St. Louis and China are separated by a distance of 7178 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from St. Louis to China one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $721. Users have also found prices from $1,134 and $1,843 on KLM and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from St. Louis to China?

    Most travelers choose Lambert-St Louis - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Lambert-St Louis - Shanghai Pu Dong or Lambert-St Louis - Beijing Capital when deciding on the best route from St. Louis to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from St. Louis to China that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from St. Louis to China?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from St. Louis to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from St. Louis 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 St. Louis to China?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from St. Louis to China (average of $1,090). Flying from St. Louis to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 4 airlines flying from St. Louis to China

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from St. Louis 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$1,057Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,151Average$1,645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,317Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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