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$409+ Cheap flights from the United States to China

LAX — SHA
Sep 18 — Sep 251
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Cheapest flights from USA to China

Mon 9/2811:20 pm -
1 stop19h 45m
Thu 10/151:10 pm -
1 stop17h 20m
Deal found 8/14$712
Wed 9/2311:20 pm -
1 stop19h 45m
Thu 10/84:20 pm -
1 stop14h 10m
Deal found 8/16$713
Tue 9/2211:20 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Mon 10/261:30 am -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 8/17$714
Sun 9/2711:20 pm -
1 stop30h 35m
Wed 11/254:25 pm -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 8/19$715
Wed 9/91:00 pm -
1 stop30h 55m
Tue 12/87:30 pm -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 8/15$716
Mon 9/711:20 pm -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 9/1611:40 am -
1 stop18h 50m
Deal found 8/18$718
Thu 9/1711:20 pm -
1 stop19h 45m
Fri 11/131:30 am -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 8/18$719
Sat 10/3111:50 pm -
1 stop19h 15m
Wed 11/181:10 pm -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 8/14$720
Sat 11/711:50 pm -
1 stop23h 20m
Sun 11/2211:35 am -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 8/14$721
Mon 11/3011:50 pm -
1 stop25h 25m
Wed 12/96:15 pm -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 8/18$722
Fri 11/611:50 pm -
1 stop30h 05m
Sat 11/211:30 am -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 8/14$722
Wed 9/3011:20 pm -
1 stop19h 25m
Wed 10/1410:55 am -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 8/14$723

Find flight deals from USA to China

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$710
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$409
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,187

Good round-trip deal

$629 or less

Good one-way deal

$382 or less
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From USA to China
One-way flight from USA to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($278 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to China.
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San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 10/27

11:50 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/17

6:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$734

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

11:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/25

6:15 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$735

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

11:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/25

6:15 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$855

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/12

12:25 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/26

1:35 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$858

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SFOPVG

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

11:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

11:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$861

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

11:20 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/25

6:15 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop35h 45m

$875

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

LAXSHA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

9:15 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/16

1:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$895

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/25

10:30 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/31

10:10 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$907

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

LAXPVG

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 11/8

9:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/23

9:20 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$932

New YorkShanghai

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

JFKPVG

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/11

1:20 am-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/16

6:10 pm-8:00 am

1 stop26h 50m

$965

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Best time to book a flight from USA to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to China (average of $1,023). Flying from USA to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). 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?

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 38% on airfare.

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

About 28% of weekly flights between United States and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 267 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?

Saturday 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, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from USA to China?

Booking 61 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from USA to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing China

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

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2026

SFO - ICN

Crew does their job without pleasantness. Could be cultural. Chinese airlines are the same. Our connecting flight to Bangkok on an Airbus A321 was miserable in economy. No leg room, again awful food.

Related info for your journey

  • 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, Air China, and Cathay Pacific fly from USA to China in about 25h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6150 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 Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $135. However, be on the lookout for offers from Philippine Airlines and Korean Air, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to China (average of $1,023). Flying from USA to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,559). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$198Average$685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$346Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$349Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$494Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$538Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air ChinaCheapest$577Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air CanadaCheapest$643Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
XiamenAirCheapest$645Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$779Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$784Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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