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$405+ Cheap flights from California to Jinan (TNA)

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — TNA
Feb 7 — Feb 141
Sat 2/7
Sat 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Jinan

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Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$777
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$405
(Expedia)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$814
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 33% potential increase in price ($494 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($73 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from California to Jinan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Jinan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 1/129:35 amLAX - TNA
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/196:35 amTNA - LAX
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$757
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/912:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop31h 25mChina Eastern
Mon 2/167:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/7$777
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/108:55 pmLAX - TNA
2 stops33h 00mAir China
Tue 3/1012:10 pmTNA - LAX
1 stop21h 50mAir China
Deal found 1/8$815
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 2/1011:30 amLAX - TNA
1 stop31h 55mChina Eastern
Tue 3/107:10 amTNA - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/8$825
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 2/510:45 pmLAX - TNA
1 stop26h 00mXiamenAir
Tue 2/245:50 pmTNA - LAX
1 stop17h 10mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/5$846
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/1011:30 amLAX - TNA
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 2/267:10 amTNA - LAX
1 stop17h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/7$903
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/121:00 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops44h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 10/48:05 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/8$941
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/511:30 amLAX - TNA
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 2/246:55 amTNA - LAX
1 stop18h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/6$959
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/108:55 pmLAX - TNA
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1012:10 pmTNA - LAX
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$963
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/1211:30 amLAX - TNA
1 stop32h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 1/198:35 pmTNA - LAX
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/6$964
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/2210:25 pmLAX - TNA
2 stops42h 25mAir China
Mon 1/267:25 pmTNA - LAX
1 stop38h 35mAir China
Deal found 1/5$967
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 9/136:50 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/309:10 pmTNA - SFO
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/8$984

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Jinan 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 January 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Jinan that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Jinan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

12:00 pm-1:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Jinan

Mon 2/16

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

$777

Los AngelesJinan

LAX - TNA

LAXTNA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

8:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Jinan

Tue 3/10

12:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$815

Los AngelesJinan

LAX - TNA

LAXTNA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

11:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

Jinan

Tue 3/10

7:10 am-10:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$825

Los AngelesJinan

LAX - TNA

LAXTNA

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

10:45 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Jinan

Tue 2/24

5:50 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$846

Los AngelesJinan

LAX - TNA

LAXTNA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

11:30 am-1:15 am

1 stop21h 45m

Jinan

Thu 2/26

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$903

Los AngelesJinan

LAX - TNA

LAXTNA

Los Angeles

Tue 2/10

8:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops33h 00m

Jinan

Tue 3/10

12:10 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$963

Los AngelesJinan

LAX - TNA

LAXTNA

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

10:25 pm-8:50 am

2 stops42h 25m

Jinan

Mon 1/26

7:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$967

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

11:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Jinan

Mon 1/26

7:40 am-7:40 pm

2 stops28h 00m

$1,020

Los AngelesJinan

LAX - TNA

LAXTNA

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

11:30 am-11:25 am

1 stop31h 55m

Jinan

Thu 2/26

7:10 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 55m

$1,020

Los AngelesJinan

LAX - TNA

LAXTNA

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

10:25 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Jinan

Tue 2/24

6:40 am-6:00 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$1,119

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Jinan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Jinan?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Jinan (average of $571). Flying from California to Jinan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,252). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Jinan. 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 into for flights to Jinan from California?

    Located just 17.2 mi from the city center, Jinan (TNA) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Jinan from California.

  • How long is the flight from California to Jinan?

    Departing from California to Jinan will take you 21h 15m. There are 6035 mi between California and Jinan. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Jinan one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with XiamenAir, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $339. China Eastern flights start at $349 while deals on China Southern start at $414 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Jinan?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Jinan, San Francisco - Jinan or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Jinan when deciding on the best route from California to Jinan.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Jinan that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Jinan?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Jinan?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Jinan 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 California to Jinan?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Jinan (average of $571). Flying from California to Jinan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,252). 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 California to Jinan

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Jinan. 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$611Average$870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
XiamenAirCheapest$676Average$910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time49%
China EasternCheapest$735Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$800Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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