Cheap flights from the United States to Hangzhou (HGH) from $678

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — HGH
May 13 — May 201

How far in advance should I book a flight from USA to Hangzhou?

To save on the cost of your flight from USA to Hangzhou, book at least 34 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 24% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,483 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,637.

What is the cheapest month to fly from USA to Hangzhou?

Flights from USA to Hangzhou lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from USA to Hangzhou in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,140.

When is the cheapest time to fly from USA to Hangzhou (US - HGH)?

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

Cheap Sichuan Airlines flights from USA to Hangzhou

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Sichuan Airlines for the route between USA and Hangzhou. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Find some of the cheapest Sichuan Airlines flights traveling from USA to Hangzhou. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria
Fri 5/2411:15 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop32h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 5/317:55 amHGH - LAX
1 stop28h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,158
Fri 5/2411:15 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops34h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 5/317:55 amHGH - LAX
1 stop28h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,366
Fri 5/1711:15 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop28h 00mSichuan Airlines
Mon 5/278:45 amHGH - LAX
2 stops51h 30mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,420
Fri 5/1711:15 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop32h 35mSichuan Airlines
Tue 5/288:05 amHGH - LAX
1 stop28h 10mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,489

Cheap Air China flights from USA to Hangzhou

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air China for the route between USA and Hangzhou. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Air China flights departing from USA and landing in Hangzhou. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Tue 5/2812:45 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop22h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,178
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop22h 50mAir China
Tue 6/182:10 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,262
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop24h 05mAir China
Tue 6/188:45 amHGH - LAX
2 stops26h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,344
Sat 5/1810:05 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop22h 40mAir China
Mon 5/277:50 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop39h 40mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,381
Sat 5/1810:05 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop26h 50mAir China
Tue 5/282:10 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Deal found 5/8$1,382
Sat 5/1810:05 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop24h 55mAir China
Mon 5/277:50 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop39h 40mAir China
Deal found 5/8$1,415
Sat 5/1810:05 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops26h 00mAir China
Mon 5/277:50 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop39h 40mAir China
Deal found 5/8$1,432
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops24h 05mAir China
Tue 5/2810:45 amHGH - LAX
2 stops24h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,462
Sat 5/1110:05 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop21h 30mAir China
Sun 5/199:00 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop38h 10mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,521

Cheap USA to Hangzhou flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from USA to Hangzhou specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Prices were last updated on May 8, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from USA to Hangzhou in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Fri 5/2411:15 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop32h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 5/317:55 amHGH - LAX
1 stop28h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,158
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Tue 5/2812:45 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop22h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,178
Wed 5/811:30 pmSFO - HGH
1 stop27h 45mEVA Air
Sat 5/119:25 pmHGH - SFO
1 stop33h 45mEVA Air
Deal found 5/8$1,200
Tue 5/1411:55 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop21h 30mXiamenAir
Tue 6/183:50 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop18h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/8$1,238
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop22h 50mAir China
Tue 6/182:10 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,262
Sat 5/1112:00 pmJFK - HGH
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/199:45 pmHGH - JFK
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$1,297
Wed 5/811:30 pmSFO - HGH
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/119:25 pmHGH - SFO
1 stop33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,299
Sat 5/1111:40 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops44h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/197:45 amHGH - LAX
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,304
Fri 5/174:30 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/288:05 amHGH - LAX
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,310

USA to Hangzhou 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between USA and Hangzhou in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from USA to Hangzhou in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Wed 11/2710:40 amLAX - HGH
1 stop39h 35mEVA Air
Sun 12/17:35 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop27h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 5/6$1,107
Sun 10/139:05 pmIAD - HGH
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 10/2912:10 amHGH - IAD
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,114
Mon 9/236:30 pmSFO - HGH
2 stops34h 50mChina Southern
Thu 10/171:30 pmHGH - SFO
1 stop21h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 5/7$1,123
Mon 11/118:15 pmJFK - HGH
2 stops36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/2611:15 pmHGH - JFK
2 stops49h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,129
Wed 11/138:15 pmJFK - HGH
2 stops36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Tue 11/2611:15 pmHGH - JFK
2 stops49h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,134
Fri 10/119:05 pmIAD - HGH
1 stop31h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 10/2912:10 amHGH - IAD
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/8$1,149
Fri 5/2411:15 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop32h 35mSichuan Airlines
Fri 5/317:55 amHGH - LAX
1 stop28h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,158
Mon 11/118:15 pmJFK - HGH
2 stops36h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/2711:15 pmHGH - JFK
2 stops49h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,160
Wed 10/2312:45 amSFO - HGH
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/319:35 amHGH - SFO
2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,166

USA to Hangzhou flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from USA to Hangzhou for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from USA to Hangzhou departing last-minute. It's wise to confirm all flight details are correct before booking.
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops28h 40mAir China
Tue 5/2812:45 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop22h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,178
Tue 5/1411:55 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop21h 30mXiamenAir
Tue 6/183:50 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop18h 50mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/8$1,238
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop22h 50mAir China
Tue 6/182:10 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,262
Fri 5/174:30 pmLAX - HGH
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/288:05 amHGH - LAX
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$1,310
Mon 5/1312:50 amLAX - HGH
1 stop26h 25mEVA Air
Tue 5/289:25 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop24h 45mEVA Air
Deal found 5/7$1,319
Tue 5/1410:50 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop24h 05mAir China
Tue 6/188:45 amHGH - LAX
2 stops26h 45mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,344
Sat 5/1810:50 amLAX - HGH
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2711:35 amHGH - LAX
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,372
Sat 5/1810:05 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop22h 40mAir China
Mon 5/277:50 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop39h 40mAir China
Deal found 5/7$1,381
Sat 5/1810:05 pmLAX - HGH
1 stop26h 50mAir China
Tue 5/282:10 pmHGH - LAX
1 stop21h 20mAir China
Deal found 5/8$1,382

One-way flights to Hangzhou from USA

Search for one-way flight options from USA to Hangzhou. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from USA to Hangzhou can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from USA to Hangzhou instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Sat 5/112:15 pmJFK - HGH
1 stop37h 05mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/6$678
Sat 5/112:45 pmEWR - HGH
1 stop36h 35mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/6$679
Sun 5/2611:00 pmEWR - HGH
3 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$695
Sun 5/126:20 pmJFK - HGH
3 stops52h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6$711
Mon 5/2012:00 pmJFK - HGH
1 stop39h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/7$723
Mon 5/201:00 pmEWR - HGH
1 stop38h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/7$724
Mon 5/201:00 pmEWR - HGH
1 stop38h 55mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/8$732
Wed 5/2212:00 pmJFK - HGH
1 stop39h 20mEgypt Air
Deal found 5/8$738
Sun 6/231:30 amJFK - HGH
3 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/8$747

Find flights from USA to Hangzhou within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from USA to Hangzhou 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$1,158 - $1,720

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesHangzhou

LAX - HGH

LAXHGH

Los Angeles

Fri 5/24

1 stop32h 35m

Hangzhou

Fri 5/31

1 stop28h 20m

$1,158

Los AngelesHangzhou

LAX - HGH

LAXHGH

Los Angeles

Tue 5/14

2 stops28h 40m

Hangzhou

Tue 5/28

1 stop22h 45m

$1,178

Los AngelesHangzhou

LAX - HGH

LAXHGH

Los Angeles

Tue 5/14

1 stop21h 30m

Hangzhou

Tue 6/18

1 stop18h 50m

$1,238

Los AngelesHangzhou

LAX - HGH

LAXHGH

Los Angeles

Sat 5/11

2 stops44h 45m

Hangzhou

Sun 5/19

1 stop26h 55m

$1,304

Los AngelesHangzhou

LAX - HGH

LAXHGH

Los Angeles

Mon 5/13

1 stop26h 25m

Hangzhou

Tue 5/28

1 stop24h 45m

$1,319

Los AngelesHangzhou

LAX - HGH

LAXHGH

Los Angeles

Mon 5/20

1 stop19h 25m

Hangzhou

Sat 6/1

1 stop23h 05m

$1,421

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlHangzhou

IAD - HGH

IADHGH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/10

1 stop41h 35m

Hangzhou

Sun 7/21

1 stop43h 50m

$1,423

Los AngelesHangzhou

LAX - HGH

LAXHGH

Los Angeles

Mon 5/13

1 stop23h 10m

Hangzhou

Tue 6/18

1 stop26h 10m

$1,703

New York John F Kennedy IntlHangzhou

JFK - HGH

JFKHGH

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 6/8

1 stop39h 20m

Hangzhou

Mon 6/10

1 stop44h 55m

$1,720

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 5/7

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Reviews of airlines servicing Hangzhou

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hangzhou. 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 Hangzhou. Reviews last updated May 8, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Sichuan Airlines, Air China and EVA Air from USA to Hangzhou. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

8.5
Very good
928 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

8.4
Very good
581 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

8.4
Very good
1,529 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

8.3
Very good
1,458 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,181 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.5

Crew

8.8

Food

8.2

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

flight with Delta Airbus is safe, on time and friendly. If the food can have more choices like instant noodles, sandwich other than pizza would be better. Pizza is too salty.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Hangzhou from United States?

    Hangzhou (HGH), located 16.9 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from United States to Hangzhou.

  • Can I find flights from USA to Hangzhou for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from USA to Hangzhou for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Sichuan Airlines for just $1,158, but on average you can expect to pay $1,335.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from USA to Hangzhou for under $1,200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from USA to Hangzhou within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

  • How popular is this USA to Hangzhou flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $678 on Egypt Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $774 and XiamenAir from $819 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from USA to Hangzhou?

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from USA to Hangzhou?

  • What are the cheapest flights from USA to Hangzhou?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,009 for a flight from USA to Hangzhou. The cheapest flight overall is $860 while the most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Hangzhou) is currently priced at $1,210.

  • What does LAX to HGH mean?

    Los Angeles Airport is LAX and Hangzhou Airport is HGH. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: San Francisco Airport (SFO), Miami Airport (MIA), New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK), Boston Logan Intl Airport (BOS), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL).

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Hangzhou that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your USA to Hangzhou flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from USA to Hangzhou with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter USA to Hangzhou flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA to Hangzhou by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Hangzhou that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from USA to Hangzhou offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from USA to Hangzhou?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on USA to Hangzhou flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the USA to Hangzhou flight deals updated?

    The USA to Hangzhou flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/8.

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Top 9 airlines flying from USA to Hangzhou

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from USA to Hangzhou. 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 2,752,338 searches. Data last updated May 8, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$829Average$1,365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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XiamenAirCheapest$859Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
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EVA AirCheapest$1,052Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,128Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,189Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,263Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,345Average$1,968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,437Average$1,711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,659Average$2,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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