Cheap Flights to China from $385 (2026/2027)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Jun 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$757 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$757
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from San Francisco Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Thu, Jun 4, priced at $757 found 6 days ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Sun, May 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$767 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$767
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from San Francisco Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Sun, May 17, priced at $767 found 18 hours ago
Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 3
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$778 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$778
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from San Francisco Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Sat, Oct 3, priced at $778 found 18 hours ago
Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Sep 13
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CTU
Shuangliu Intl.
$805 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$805
Roundtrip
found 6 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 6 days ago
Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, May 7
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SHA
Hongqiao Intl.
$824 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$824
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Wed, Apr 22 from San Francisco Intl. to Hongqiao Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $824 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 7
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$824 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$824
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select All Nippon Airways flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from San Francisco Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Thu, May 7, priced at $824 found 1 day ago
Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 17
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SZX
Shenzhen Intl.
$825 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$825
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from San Francisco Intl. to Shenzhen Intl., returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $825 found 4 days ago
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Sep 4
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CKG
Jiangbei Intl.
$846 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$846
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select China Southern Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 28 from San Francisco Intl. to Jiangbei Intl., returning Fri, Sep 4, priced at $846 found 4 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGShanghaiApril 24 to May 2$193
HKGWuhanJune 12 to June 28$194
HKGGuangzhouJune 9 to June 13$253
SINWuhanApril 27 to May 23$295
SINLangfangMay 2 to May 9$308
SINChengduApril 28 to May 6$327
SINChongqingApril 27 to May 6$327
SINXiamenJuly 2 to July 30$327
FCOBeijingMay 14 to May 20$657
FCOBeijingMay 14 to May 20$657
FCOShanghaiMay 11 to May 17$671
FCOGuangzhouMay 24 to June 9$712
FCOShenzhenJuly 5 to July 9$724
HKGShenzhenMay 9 to May 22$824
FCOChengduJuly 16 to July 30$1,211
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGXiamenApril 19 to April 23$221
HKGWuhanApril 19 to April 26$222
HKGLangfangApril 17 to April 21$243
HKGGuangzhouApril 17 to April 17$253
HKGChongqingApril 19 to April 23$259
HKGBeijingApril 17 to April 21$266
SINWuhanApril 19 to April 24$352
SINShenzhenApril 18 to April 19$354
SINBeijingApril 17 to April 24$381
FCOShanghaiApril 19 to May 13$752
FCOShanghaiApril 19 to May 13$752
HKGShenzhenApril 19 to April 23$902
LAXXiamenApril 17 to May 3$956
FCOBeijingApril 19 to May 4$1,029
FCOBeijingApril 19 to May 4$1,029
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best China Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)
2.5-star property

Dayin International Youth Hostel (Shanghai Nanjing East Road;People's Square;The Bund Branch)

Apr 25 - May 1

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (PVG)

United • Coach

Shanghai (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

Air China • Coach
Price was $2,341, price is now $1,938 per person
$1,938
per person
found 1 day ago
Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing
5.0-star property

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing

Apr 23 - Apr 28

5 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Air China • Coach

Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)

Asiana Airlines • Coach
Price was $3,736, price is now $3,071 per person
$3,071
per person
found 14 hours ago
CHAO Sanlitun Beijing
5.0-star property

CHAO Sanlitun Beijing

Apr 23 - Apr 28

5 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Air China • Coach

Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)

Asiana Airlines • Coach
Price was $2,797, price is now $2,341 per person
$2,341
per person
found 14 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! (1,003 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! (1,001 reviews)
My stay was ok. The Horizon Club level most of the staff had difficulty communicating in English. It is not to the standards of a Shangri La hotel.

Reviewed on Apr 9, 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! (1,007 reviews)
Excellent in all aspects

Reviewed on Apr 6, 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)
staff friendly

Reviewed on Apr 9, 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 $1,211. 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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