Cheap Flights to China from $462 (2026/2027)

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Thu, Aug 20 - Wed, Aug 26
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$778 Roundtrip, just found
$778
Roundtrip
just found
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 20 from San Francisco Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at $778 just found
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$793 Roundtrip, just found
$793
Roundtrip
just found
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from San Francisco Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Sun, Sep 27, priced at $793 just found
Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 29
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CAN
Baiyun Intl.
$805 Roundtrip, just found
$805
Roundtrip
just found
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 25 from San Francisco Intl. to Baiyun Intl., returning Thu, Oct 29, priced at $805 just found
Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$999 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$999
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Wed, Oct 14, priced at $999 found 3 days ago
Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CAN
Baiyun Intl.
$1,003 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$1,003
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Aug 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Baiyun Intl., returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $1,003 found 9 hours ago
Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$1,009 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,009
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $1,009 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Oct 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$1,067 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$1,067
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $1,067 found 4 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$1,077 Roundtrip, just found
$1,077
Roundtrip
just found
Select Korean Air flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Thu, Oct 15, priced at $1,077 just found
Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PKX
Daxing Intl.
$1,106 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,106
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Mon, Nov 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daxing Intl., returning Thu, Nov 12, priced at $1,106 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$1,106 Roundtrip, just found
$1,106
Roundtrip
just found
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Thu, Oct 15, priced at $1,106 just found
Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
XMN
Xiamen Intl.
$1,106 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$1,106
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Xiamen Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $1,106 found 2 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGGuangzhouMay 12 to May 16$253
SINGuangzhouAugust 5 to August 23$269
SINWuhanMay 18 to May 27$285
SINChengduMay 14 to May 18$305
SINLangfangJune 28 to June 29$333
SINChongqingJune 20 to June 29$345
SINXiamenJuly 1 to July 9$352
SINBeijingMay 20 to May 28$373
FCOGuangzhouJune 1 to June 16$655
FCOShanghaiJune 22 to June 28$685
FCOBeijingMay 21 to June 29$794
FCOChengduJune 11 to June 17$821
FCOShenzhenJune 7 to June 11$938
FCOChongqingMay 11 to May 18$1,040
FCOWuhanAugust 5 to August 18$1,358
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGShanghaiMay 2 to May 9$194
HKGShanghaiMay 2 to May 9$194
HKGLangfangMay 3 to May 9$217
HKGGuangzhouMay 1 to May 4$253
HKGBeijingMay 3 to May 9$274
HKGChongqingMay 1 to May 14$285
SINShanghaiMay 2 to May 11$301
SINShanghaiMay 2 to May 11$301
HKGChengduMay 2 to May 6$307
SINLangfangMay 2 to May 8$341
SINXiamenMay 1 to May 4$361
SINBeijingMay 1 to May 5$400
FCOBeijingMay 3 to May 19$819
FCOBeijingMay 3 to May 19$819
HKGShenzhenMay 1 to May 5$1,089
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best China Flight and Hotel Packages

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Calvin International Hotel Guangzhou Sanyuanli Metro Station Branch
4.0-star property

Calvin International Hotel Guangzhou Sanyuanli Metro Station Branch

May 1 - May 7

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN)

Starlux Airlines • Coach

Guangzhou (CAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air • Coach
Price was $2,075, price is now $1,482 per person
$1,482
per person
found 1 day ago
Tong Yuan International Hotel Guangzhou East Railway Station Meihuayuan Subway Station Branch
3.0-star property

Tong Yuan International Hotel Guangzhou East Railway Station Meihuayuan Subway Station Branch

May 2 - May 7

5 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN)

Starlux Airlines • Coach

Guangzhou (CAN) to San Francisco (SFO)

Asiana Airlines • Coach
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Price was $3,332, price is now $1,977 per person
$1,977
per person
found 2 hours ago
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Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Overall wonderful xp with the larger room and bathroom, great shower and water pressure. The only caveat to my surprise is the toilet seat is old fashioned and not equipped with bidet and the flushing button was very awkward to press as you really have to twist your body to get to the button. Not ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road Shanghai
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions The Bund and Shanghai Tower are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Great hotel and staff. Very central location. Close to attractions.

Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026

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Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

Shanghai Marriott Marquis City Centre

5 out of 5
555 Middle Xizang Road Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions The Bund and West Nanjing Road are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
Room was incredible for the price, staff was very helpful, especially Daisy at the front desk

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

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Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

Renaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road

4.5 out of 5
159 South He Nan Road Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions The Bund and Yu Garden are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Hannie( employee from Philippines) at the front desk was extremely friendly and helpful. Upon my arrival, she offered to upgrade my stay to a corner suite that has both river view and city view. The room has great view and is bright and comfortable. It exceeds my expectations for the price I paid ...

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Opens in a new windowRenaissance Shanghai Yu Garden Hotel on the Bund by Nanjing Road
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to China?
Based on prices found over the last seven days on Travelocity, a roundtrip flight to China started at as little as $194. If you can be flexible with your dates, it will be easy to snap up a great bargain. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to China departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to China?
If you've been dreaming of a getaway in China, August is the cheapest period to jet off. This is according to Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. Work out your preferred travel dates and reserve your flights today.
How can I check my flight status to China?
Check for status updates on your flight to China, make changes to your journey and a whole lot more from our "Trips" portal. Found at the top right of our homepage, it's your one-stop shop for viewing and managing your bookings. All you have to do is log in or open an account in seconds. Savvy adventurers will also enjoy the Travelocity app. You'll get real-time travel updates, along with the ability to book hotels, flights and rental cars while you're out and about. If you have family flying with you, it's also a quick way to share your travel itinerary with each other.
How do I find the best deals on flights to China?
One of the easiest ways to snag an awesome deal is to be flexible with your dates. First, search for your flight to China, then hit the "Flexible dates" box above the results. This will let you compare prices for the surrounding dates. Another tip? Book sooner than later. To give you an idea of fares, $194 was the most affordable price for a return flight to China in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to China with Travelocity?
From cheap flights to China to rental cars and hotels, Travelocity is your one-stop shop for amazing adventures. With everything you need in one place, you can spend more time gearing up for the fun things you'll be getting up to in China and less time on the travel details. Plus with our Price Match Guarantee and 24/7 customer support before, during and after your trip, our mission is to make your next break a hassle-free one.
What are the most popular flight routes to China?
Take a look at these leading flight routes to China and start organizing your next big adventure:

  • Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) - 8,493 flights a month.
  • Chongqing (CKG-Jiangbei Intl.) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) - 6,556 flights a month.
  • Hangzhou (HGH-Xiaoshan Intl.) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) - 6,235 flights a month.

How much is a flight to China on average?
Get your next great adventure off to a good start by nabbing an awesome deal with Travelocity. In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to China cost between $194 and $1,358. Take a look at our site and secure an airfare that matches your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to China?
The duration of a direct flight to China can vary, but here's an idea of the average travel times for a selection of popular routes:

  • Shanghai (SHA-Hongqiao Intl.) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) - 2 hours and 25 minutes
  • Chongqing (CKG-Jiangbei Intl.) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) - 2 hours and 9 minutes
  • Hangzhou (HGH-Xiaoshan Intl.) to Baiyun Intl. Airport (CAN) - 2 hours and 10 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to China?
The time your flight takes and whether you're flying with a budget or full-service carrier play a major role. If you're searching for long-haul flights to China, drinks, food and entertainment will come standard. Interested in cheap flights for family vacations? Check out your options with low-cost carriers. These airlines typically don't come with as many inclusions, or they'll be available as add-ons.

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