Cheap Flights to China from $496 (2025/2026)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To China?

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

Sun, Oct 5 - Fri, Nov 7
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CAN
Baiyun Intl.
$944 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$944
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air China flight, departing Sun, Oct 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Baiyun Intl., returning Fri, Nov 7, priced at $944 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$967 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$967
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $967 found 5 days ago
Sun, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 3
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PEK
Capital Intl.
$967 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$967
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Capital Intl., returning Mon, Nov 3, priced at $967 found 3 hours ago
Thu, Sep 25 - Tue, Nov 4
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$978 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$978
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $978 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SHA
Hongqiao Intl.
$984 Roundtrip, just found
$984
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air China flight, departing Thu, Oct 2 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hongqiao Intl., returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $984 just found
Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
PVG
Pudong Intl.
$1,014 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,014
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Jan 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Pudong Intl., returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,014 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SZX
Shenzhen Intl.
$1,020 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$1,020
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select China Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Shenzhen Intl., returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $1,020 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
HKGWuhanAugust 22 to August 24$163
ICNChongqingOctober 23 to October 27$183
HKGXiamenSeptember 4 to September 10$198
SINWuhanSeptember 1 to September 7$249
NRTWuhanSeptember 1 to September 8$265
SINXiamenAugust 29 to August 31$267
SINChongqingAugust 17 to August 25$275
SINChengduSeptember 1 to September 7$279
FCOShanghaiOctober 17 to October 22$509
FCOShenzhenOctober 9 to January 9$525
FCOChongqingNovember 4 to November 5$620
HKGShenzhenSeptember 1 to September 3$690
FCOChengduSeptember 23 to October 9$699
FCOXiamenOctober 31 to November 4$923
FCOWuhanSeptember 1 to September 7$1,848
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
TPEShanghaiJuly 26 to August 2$238
TPEWuhanJuly 26 to August 6$254
ICNShanghaiJuly 26 to August 7$275
ICNShanghaiJuly 26 to August 7$275
TPEBeijingJuly 26 to August 9$318
SINShanghaiJuly 26 to August 10$356
SINShanghaiJuly 26 to August 10$356
SINBeijingJuly 26 to July 30$362
HNDShenzhenJuly 26 to July 30$367
NRTShanghaiJuly 26 to July 28$429
LAXChengduJuly 26 to September 2$839
LAXChongqingJuly 25 to September 14$919
LAXGuangzhouJuly 25 to September 13$1,026
BCNShanghaiJuly 27 to August 5$1,105
FCOBeijingJuly 26 to August 13$1,155
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best China Flight and Hotel Packages

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East Sacred Hotel-near Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Street-Newly renovated hotel
4.0-star property

East Sacred Hotel-near Beijing Tiananmen Square,the Forbidden City,Wangfujing Street-Newly renovated hotel

Aug 27 - Sep 2

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel Cote Cour Beijing
3.5-star property

Hotel Cote Cour Beijing

Aug 27 - Sep 2

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Gracie Art Hotel 798
4.0-star property

Gracie Art Hotel 798

Aug 27 - Sep 2

6 night stay

San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Cathay Pacific • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
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Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Amazing property, inceadibly large and well appointed rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4-star 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.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Place is near to shopping street with plenty of food options."

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2025

Central Hotel Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in our reviews. Popular attractions The Bund and Xintiandi Style Shopping Centre are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"I have stayed in this hotel at least four times in the past few years. Its perfect location and friendly staff kept me returning."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
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Conrad Shanghai

Conrad Shanghai

5 out of 5
789 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions The Bund and People's Square are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Bad layout of WC/Bathroom
"Location is good. Steps away from Nanjing Road shopping street. However, the lobby is forever congested. It usually took us quite a bit of time for the DiDi to get in and out of the lobby area due to the congestion. Another down side is the layout of the room. The sink, WC and bathroom are all seperated. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2025

Conrad Shanghai
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 $163. 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, October 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, $163 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 $163 and $1,848. 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.