Cheap Flights to China from $394 (2026/2027)

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Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Jun 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$757 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$757
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from San Francisco Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $757 found 1 day ago
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Sep 2
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$767 Roundtrip, just found
$767
Roundtrip
just found
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 16 from San Francisco Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Wed, Sep 2, priced at $767 just found
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 13
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CTU
Shuangliu Intl.
$805 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$805
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 16 from San Francisco Intl. to Shuangliu Intl., returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $805 found 2 days ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$887 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$887
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $887 found 4 days ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$907 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$907
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $907 found 4 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SZX
Shenzhen Intl.
$932 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$932
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Shenzhen Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $932 found 2 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CAN
Baiyun Intl.
$932 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$932
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Baiyun Intl., returning Mon, Sep 28, priced at $932 found 2 days ago
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$932 Roundtrip, just found
$932
Roundtrip
just found
Select China Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $932 just found
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Oct 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
XMN
Xiamen Intl.
$932 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$932
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Xiamen Intl., returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $932 found 5 days ago
Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Sep 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CAN
Baiyun Intl.
$1,003 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,003
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Aug 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Baiyun Intl., returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $1,003 found 2 days ago
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PKX
Daxing Intl.
$1,024 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,024
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Saudia flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daxing Intl., returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $1,024 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGShanghaiApril 23 to April 27$193
HKGWuhanJuly 1 to July 5$200
HKGXiamenJune 19 to June 23$214
HKGChongqingMay 15 to May 18$242
HKGBeijingMay 7 to May 11$244
HKGGuangzhouMay 10 to May 14$252
HKGChengduApril 22 to April 27$272
SINWuhanMay 3 to May 10$304
SINChengduApril 28 to May 8$309
FCOShanghaiMay 25 to June 7$628
FCOShanghaiMay 25 to June 7$628
FCOGuangzhouMay 1 to May 8$683
FCOBeijingApril 26 to May 9$714
FCOShenzhenJuly 5 to July 9$724
HKGShenzhenMay 14 to May 18$795
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGShanghaiApril 10 to April 20$193
HKGLangfangApril 10 to April 24$235
HKGWuhanApril 10 to April 12$235
HKGChongqingApril 12 to April 18$258
HKGBeijingApril 10 to April 24$272
SINShanghaiApril 10 to April 13$305
SINShanghaiApril 10 to April 13$305
SINGuangzhouApril 12 to April 16$305
SINShenzhenApril 11 to April 15$350
HKGChengduApril 10 to April 12$405
SINBeijingApril 10 to April 12$422
SINBeijingApril 10 to April 12$422
NRTBeijingApril 10 to April 15$515
FCOGuangzhouApril 10 to April 17$1,019
LAXShanghaiApril 10 to April 19$1,057
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best China Flight and Hotel Packages

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Kaiser Hotel Guangzhou Gangding Metro
4.5-star property

Kaiser Hotel Guangzhou Gangding Metro

May 2 - May 5

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN)

China Southern Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,012, price is now $1,384 per person
$1,384
per person
found 16 hours ago
Guangzhou Duoya Intl. Service Apartment
2.5-star property

Guangzhou Duoya Intl. Service Apartment

May 2 - May 5

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN)

China Southern Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,157, price is now $2,385 per person
$2,385
per person
found 16 hours ago
Guangzhou Baogeli Service Apartment
2.0-star property

Guangzhou Baogeli Service Apartment

May 2 - May 5

3 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Guangzhou (CAN)

China Southern Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $3,157, price is now $2,385 per person
$2,385
per person
found 17 hours ago
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Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Kind of crowded during breakfast but room was amazing. Perfect location.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 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! (1,007 reviews)
Super excelente

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026

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Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions The Bund and Nanjing Road Shopping District are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

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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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
This place is stunning! Very clean and the staff was amazing!

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026

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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 $193. 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, April 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, $193 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 $193 and $1,057. 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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