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$343+ Cheap flights from the United States 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.
LAX — SHA
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Mon 12/2910:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/218:30 amPVG - LAX
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/25$676
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Wed 12/3110:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/217:10 amPVG - LAX
1 stop25h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/26$681
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Wed 12/3110:55 amLAX - SHA
1 stop33h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/211:35 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/26$681
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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.
Sun 12/2810:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/212:45 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop34h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/27$733
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Tue 12/308:55 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop22h 00mAir China
Mon 1/197:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop38h 50mAir China
Deal found 12/24$748
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/2911:25 amSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 1/2510:30 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop38h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/25$771
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Mon 12/2911:25 amSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/158:30 amPVG - SFO
1 stop23h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/26$771
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Tue 12/3012:20 amSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 30mANA
Tue 2/33:05 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 15mANA
Deal found 12/25$774
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Mon 12/2911:35 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops22h 40mChina Southern
Sun 1/259:50 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops37h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 12/25$785
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. 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.
Mon 12/2910:55 amLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/247:10 amPVG - LAX
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/25$795
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Sun 12/2811:25 amSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 1/281:35 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/25$823
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Tue 12/3012:20 amSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 30mANA
Mon 2/23:05 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 15mANA
Deal found 12/25$824

Find flight deals from USA to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to China flight deals. Data was last updated December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$636
(oojo)

One-way from

$343
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,454

Good round-trip deal

$525 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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One-way flight from USA to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($280 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to China.
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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 December 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to China that are best for you.

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Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 4/7

11:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop30h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/24

1:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$676

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

10:55 am-12:20 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$679

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

10:55 am-8:55 pm

1 stop42h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/19

1:20 pm-10:45 am

1 stop36h 25m

$681

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

9:10 am-9:05 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 1/26

1:10 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$685

SeattleShanghai

SEA - SHA

SEASHA

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 1/15

9:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops34h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/27

1:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$703

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 4/23

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$706

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 4/22

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

4:50 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$706

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Mon 4/20

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/5

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$706

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

1:20 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$706

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

6:30 am-8:25 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

1:40 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$710

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Best time to book a flight from USA to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to China

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to China (average of $194). Flying from USA to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $754). 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 US to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 December 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from USA to China is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to China flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How often are flights from the United States to China delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between United States and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 244 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to China flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to China flights?

Over the last year, Hainan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 11% of flights being delayed.

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 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to China, such as Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve USA to China flights?

    There is an assortment of airports that offer flights to China from the US. Washington DC is the home of Washington Dulles Airport which has flights into China. This airport is located 26 miles from the city center and is a hub for United Airlines. Another popular city to depart for China is Boston, which is home to Logan International Airport. This airport has four terminals and six runways. Some of the top destinations in China when leaving from the USA include Shanghai, Beijing, and Guangzhou. Those going into Guangzhou will often do so through Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Which airlines fly directly from the US to China?

    There are many direct, nonstop flight options between China and the United States. New York City is one of the more popular options with direct flights that are around 15h 00m in duration. The flights are operated by China Eastern Airlines and United Airlines. Beijing is also a common destination that can be reached on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport. Hainan Airlines offers direct flights from this location, which involve about 11h 45m of time in the air.

  • What are the stopover options between USA and China?

    In addition to offering direct flights, Beijing can be reached from Seattle using Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Air Canada for a stopover flight. Some of the stopover locations to expect include Shanghai Pu Dong, San Francisco International, and San Jose International airports. Most flights with stopovers are less expensive than direct flights for these routes. To reach Shanghai from New York, there are also flights that incorporate stops. These are offered by Emirates Airlines, China Airlines, and JetBlue among others. These flights can be as short as 16h 20m to as long as 32h 10m with the longer flights often being less expensive.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from the USA to China?

    Travelers coming from the United States to China are required to have both a passport and a visa. There is also a requirement to have a return ticket.

  • How long is the flight from USA to China?

    Airlines like Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and ANA fly from USA to China in about 30h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6467 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $183. However, be on the lookout for offers from Korean Air and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from USA to China for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to China (average of $194). Flying from USA to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $754). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from the USA to China?

    You will find eco-friendly flights to China from the USA from major US airports like John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago. United Airlines, Air China, and American Airlines provide sustainable travel from JFK to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). For example, American Airlines has heavily invested in a more efficient modern fleet with additions of winglets, paperless cabins, adopting a one-engine taxiing policy, and reducing weight on the planes to cut costs and greenhouse gas emissions. It also strives to create a sustainable aircraft both on the ground and in the sky through material recycling, reducing noise pollution, and responsibly managing wastes. United Airlines commits to lowering its impact on the environment by using more efficient fuels to cut down on emissions, making partnerships to promote sustainable travel, and promoting the use of sustainable products.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from the USA to China?

    You can make flying from the USA to China more sustainable by taking a few steps individually. The first step is to prioritize eco-friendly airlines. Whenever you have the option, go for airlines that invest in more efficient alternative fuels, have modern fleets, and ferry more passengers at once. This would help reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least half. Remember to pack light and carry only what's needed to reduce the baggage on the aircraft, thus saving fuel and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, go for direct flight deals as connecting flights cover greater distances, thus consuming more fuel and increasing emissions to the environment.

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Top 10 airlines flying from USA to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ANACheapest$433Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$469Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$519Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$519Average$1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$563Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$621Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
XiamenAirCheapest$656Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$673Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
China AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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