Cheap flights to China
Find cheap flights from United States to China
Flight suggestions are based on the cheapest round-trip fares from popular cities in United States to popular destinations in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult in Economy. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
ColumbusShanghai
Apr 20 — May 4
2 stops
from $973
ColumbusBeijing
Apr 27 — May 11
2 stops
from $1,176
ColumbusShenzhen
Mar 13 — Mar 26
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ChicagoShanghai
Apr 9 — Apr 22
1 stop
from $981
ChicagoBeijing
Apr 23 — May 7
1 stop
from $1,058
ChicagoShenzhen
Apr 27 — May 12
1 stop
from $985
DallasShanghai
Apr 23 — May 6
1 stop
from $956
DallasBeijing
Apr 27 — May 13
1 stop
from $947
DallasShenzhen
Apr 23 — May 7
2 stops
from $1,067
AtlantaShanghai
May 7 — May 20
1 stop
from $1,017
AtlantaGuangzhou
Apr 23 — May 9
1 stop
from $1,106
AtlantaBeijing
Apr 23 — May 9
1 stop
from $1,014
Popular flight destinations in China
Frequently asked questions
Peak travel is May–Aug. The climate varies by region, but includes cold northern winters (Dec–Feb) and a rainy monsoon season (May–Oct) in the south. Key holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Lantern Festival (Feb/Mar, dates vary) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).
The most popular flight destinations in China are Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Chengdu and Chongqing.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Columbus to Shanghai starting at $973 for Apr 20 - May 4, round trips from Chicago to Shanghai starting at $981 for Apr 9 - Apr 22, and cheap flights from Dallas to Shanghai starting at $956 for Apr 23 - May 6.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Columbus to Shanghai starting at $973 for Apr 20 - May 4, round trips from Chicago to Shanghai starting at $981 for Apr 9 - Apr 22, and cheap flights from Dallas to Shanghai starting at $956 for Apr 23 - May 6.
Some of the most popular airports in China are:
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in Beijing
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou
- Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) in Chengdu
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) in Chongqing
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) in Hangzhou
- Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) in Xi'An
Finding cheap flights to China is easy on Google Flights. Get inspired by and select one of the recommendations at the top of the page.
Or, if you already have a city in mind, just enter it in the destination field in the form above. Then, open the calendar to see the cheapest days to fly. If you don't yet have a destination in mind, don't worry! Just leave China in the destination field and select Explore to easily compare the cheapest flights in China across multiple destinations.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Or, if you already have a city in mind, just enter it in the destination field in the form above. Then, open the calendar to see the cheapest days to fly. If you don't yet have a destination in mind, don't worry! Just leave China in the destination field and select Explore to easily compare the cheapest flights in China across multiple destinations.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Absolutely. You can easily use Google Flights to plan multi-city trips within China. Select the Multi-city tab at the top of the page, enter the cities you want to visit within China, and adjust the dates accordingly. Google Flights will then display available flight options, so you can plan a seamless itinerary for your journey within China.
When booking a flight to China, play around with flight options and dates in the map to identify the cheapest times to travel. Price history and real-time insights can also tell you if a ticket price is lower or higher than usual. If you already have a specific destination in mind, you can track prices and get notified if the price drops. So, you don't have to worry about paying too much or missing out on the cheapest time to book. Off-peak travel is often more budget-friendly, so planning your trip during these times can lead to significant savings.