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$438+ Cheap flights from the United States to China

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LAX — SHA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from USA to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to China flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$773
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$438
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,848

Good round-trip deal

$678 or less

Good one-way deal

$412 or less
From USA to China
One-way flight from USA to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/119:10 amLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/262:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$772
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop23h 30mChina Southern
Fri 9/54:50 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop17h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 7/3$775
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:25 amLAX - PVG
1 stop21h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/87:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/2$777
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:55 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 05mXiamenAir
Mon 10/139:10 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 7/1$778
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1611:50 pmLAX - PVG
2 stops54h 10mChina Southern
Wed 7/306:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop28h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 7/1$779
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:50 pmLAX - SHA
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/148:10 amSHA - LAX
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$780
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/711:00 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop25h 00mAsiana Airlines
Fri 12/128:35 amPVG - LAX
1 stop14h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 7/2$785
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/1610:00 pmLAX - SHA
2 stops32h 55mAir China
Wed 11/269:30 pmSHA - LAX
1 stop37h 30mAir China
Deal found 7/2$793
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/711:25 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Tue 8/2612:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop22h 00mAir China
Deal found 7/1$796
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:15 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mSichuan Airlines
Sun 8/243:10 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop20h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 7/3$807
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2912:40 pmLAX - PVG
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/138:25 pmPVG - LAX
Nonstop11h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$827
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2511:55 pmLAX - PVG
1 stop23h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 10/104:00 pmPVG - LAX
1 stop19h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/3$834

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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 July 3, 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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USA

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Tue 11/11

9:10 am-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/26

2:00 pm-6:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

$772

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/6

11:50 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/5

4:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$775

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

12:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/8

7:00 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$777

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

11:55 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/13

9:10 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$778

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Wed 7/16

11:50 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops54h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 7/30

6:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$779

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Wed 8/27

11:50 pm-11:20 am

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/14

8:10 am-8:00 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$780

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

11:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/12

8:35 am-6:50 am

1 stop14h 15m

$785

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - SHA

LAXSHA

Los Angeles

Tue 9/16

10:00 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/26

9:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$793

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Thu 8/7

11:25 pm-9:55 am

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/26

12:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$796

Los AngelesShanghai

LAX - PVG

LAXPVG

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

11:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/24

3:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$807

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to China (average of $1,123). Flying from USA to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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 July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to China as you normally would.

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 July 3, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air, and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.4
Very good

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

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 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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is XiamenAir, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $438. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and United 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to China (average of $1,123). Flying from USA to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$522Average$719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$537Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
XiamenAirCheapest$639Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$675Average$1,330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$713Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air CanadaCheapest$719Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$817Average$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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