Cheap Flights to China from $541 (2026/2027)

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Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Oct 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$999 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$999
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Wed, Oct 7, priced at $999 found 2 days ago
Sun, Aug 30 - Tue, Jan 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CAN
Baiyun Intl.
$1,003 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,003
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Baiyun Intl., returning Tue, Jan 26, priced at $1,003 found 11 hours ago
Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Dec 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$1,065 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$1,065
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Tue, Dec 1, priced at $1,065 found 6 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$1,070 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,070
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $1,070 found 2 days ago
Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$1,077 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$1,077
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Korean Air flight, departing Mon, Nov 16 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Thu, Nov 26, priced at $1,077 found 7 hours ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$1,078 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,078
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $1,078 found 3 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PKX
Daxing Intl.
$1,078 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$1,078
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Daxing Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $1,078 found 21 hours ago
Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 23
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SHA
Hongqiao Intl.
$1,078 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$1,078
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Sep 17 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hongqiao Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $1,078 found 12 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGBeijingJune 3 to June 5$263
HKGChengduJune 23 to July 9$285
ICNBeijingJune 4 to June 7$299
ICNShenzhenJune 5 to June 10$305
ICNChongqingJune 4 to June 7$311
BKKBeijingJuly 7 to July 20$317
SINShanghaiJuly 12 to July 13$323
SINShanghaiJune 24 to June 30$330
SINChengduJune 29 to July 6$330
ICNChengduJune 2 to June 3$331
TSAXiamenJuly 5 to July 18$342
NRTWuhanJune 15 to July 12$420
NRTChengduJune 19 to June 26$446
HNDChongqingJune 10 to June 12$447
HKGShenzhenJune 3 to June 9$593
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGShanghaiMay 24 to May 27$242
HKGShanghaiMay 24 to May 27$242
HKGWuhanMay 22 to May 25$255
HKGGuangzhouMay 22 to May 22$257
HKGLangfangMay 24 to June 1$263
HKGBeijingMay 24 to June 1$307
HKGXiamenMay 24 to May 30$319
HKGChongqingMay 22 to May 26$321
HKGChengduMay 22 to May 26$403
SINBeijingMay 22 to May 29$594
SINBeijingMay 22 to May 29$594
SINChengduMay 23 to May 27$662
FCOShanghaiMay 24 to June 7$735
FCOBeijingMay 24 to June 7$746
FCOBeijingMay 24 to June 7$746
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best China Flight and Hotel Packages

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Park Hyatt Beijing
5.0-star property

Park Hyatt Beijing

Jun 25 - Jul 1

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,689, price is now $2,392 per person
$2,392
per person
found 11 hours ago
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing
5.0-star property

Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing

Jun 25 - Jul 1

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $8,015, price is now $5,442 per person
$5,442
per person
found 11 hours ago
Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing
5.0-star property

Mandarin Oriental Wangfujing, Beijing

Jun 25 - Jul 1

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $4,677, price is now $3,462 per person
$3,462
per person
found 11 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! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026

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Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

Mandarin Oriental Pudong, Shanghai

5 out of 5
111 Pudong South Road Shanghai Shanghai
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions The Bund and Shanghai Tower are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (773 reviews)
As always, the best experience anyone can have. Mandarin Oriental is my favorite hotel on Earth.

Reviewed on May 10, 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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
We stayed 8 nights. Room was spacious and very clean. Breakfast was very good. Plenty of options to eat. Very convenient neighbourhood. Staff were very friendly and efficient.

Reviewed on May 15, 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)
Hotel is located near tourist and shopping destination.

Reviewed on May 13, 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 $242. 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, September 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, $242 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 $242 and $1,078. 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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