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9:30 am - 10:00 pmLAX-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
2:20 am - 7:30 amPVG-LAX
21h 10m1 stop
Wed, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 17
9:30 am - 1:10 amLAX-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
6:45 am - 7:30 amPVG-LAX
16h 45m1 stop
Tue, Dec 3 - Mon, Dec 9
9:30 pm - 2:10 pmLAX-PEK
24h 40m2 stops
8:15 pm - 7:30 pmPEK-LAX
39h 15m1 stop
$669Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Sat, Feb 8
9:30 pm - 3:15 pmLAX-PVG
25h 45m2 stops
4:30 pm - 7:00 pmPVG-LAX
18h 30m1 stop
$669Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 24
11:30 am - 11:50 pmLAX-PEK
20h 20m1 stop
7:00 am - 9:05 amPEK-LAX
18h 05m1 stop
$755China Eastern
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 10
11:30 am - 11:20 pmLAX-PKX
19h 50m1 stop
7:30 am - 9:05 amPKX-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
$755China Eastern
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 10
10:00 pm - 12:05 pmLAX-PKX
22h 05m1 stop
7:30 am - 6:10 pmPKX-LAX
26h 40m1 stop
$771China Southern
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 14
10:00 pm - 1:20 pmLAX-SHA
23h 20m1 stop
8:05 pm - 6:10 pmSHA-LAX
38h 05m1 stop
$772China Southern
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Sun, Dec 1 - Sat, Dec 21
10:45 pm - 12:40 pmLAX-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
12:10 pm - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX
22h 50m1 stop
$788XiamenAir
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
10:45 pm - 10:50 pmLAX-SHA
32h 05m1 stop
7:25 am - 7:00 pmSHA-LAX
27h 35m1 stop
$800XiamenAir
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Tue, Jan 14 - Tue, Jan 28
9:30 am - 10:00 pmLAX-PVG
20h 30m1 stop
Wed, Dec 4
9:30 am - 1:10 amLAX-PVG
23h 40m1 stop
Thu, Nov 28
9:30 pm - 9:45 pmLAX-CAN
32h 15m1 stop
$408Sichuan Airlines
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9:30 pm - 2:10 pmLAX-PEK
24h 40m2 stops
$409Sichuan Airlines
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Fri, Nov 29
10:50 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-PVG
22h 50m1 stop
$416Vietnam Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23
10:00 pm - 10:55 pmLAX-PKX
32h 55m1 stop
$422China Southern
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Fri, Nov 29
10:00 pm - 12:05 pmLAX-PKX
22h 05m1 stop
$427China Southern
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Fri, Nov 29
10:50 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-PVG
22h 50m1 stop
$429Vietnam Airlines
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Wed, Apr 30
10:45 pm - 12:40 pmLAX-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
$435XiamenAir
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Tue, Jan 14
10:45 pm - 11:55 amLAX-PKX
21h 10m1 stop
$473XiamenAir
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Thu, Nov 28
9:30 pm - 2:10 pmLAX-PEK
24h 40m1 stop
8:30 am - 7:00 pmPEK-LAX
26h 30m1 stop
$669Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 8
9:30 pm - 3:25 pmLAX-CAN
25h 55m1 stop
6:25 am - 7:00 pmCAN-LAX
28h 35m1 stop
$669Sichuan Airlines
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Tue, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 8
9:30 pm - 3:15 pmLAX-PVG
25h 45m1 stop
2:20 am - 7:30 amPVG-LAX
21h 10m1 stop
Sun, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 10
9:30 pm - 3:15 pmLAX-PVG
25h 45m1 stop
6:45 am - 7:30 amPVG-LAX
16h 45m1 stop
Sun, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 11
10:00 pm - 12:05 pmLAX-PKX
22h 05m1 stop
9:30 am - 6:10 pmPKX-LAX
24h 40m1 stop
$785China Southern
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Mon, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 25
11:30 am - 11:20 pmLAX-PKX
19h 50m1 stop
7:15 pm - 9:05 amPKX-LAX
29h 50m1 stop
$824China Eastern
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Tue, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 8
10:00 pm - 10:25 amLAX-CAN
20h 25m1 stop
7:40 pm - 7:00 pmCAN-LAX
39h 20m1 stop
$833Air China
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Mon, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 8
9:00 pm - 10:25 amLAX-SHA
21h 25m1 stop
11:40 am - 6:00 pmSHA-LAX
22h 20m1 stop
$848Air China
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Tue, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 3
11:30 am - 11:20 pmLAX-PKX
19h 50m1 stop
7:30 am - 9:05 amPKX-LAX
17h 35m1 stop
$860China Eastern
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Tue, Nov 26 - Fri, Feb 28
11:35 pm - 1:10 pmSFO-PVG
21h 35m1 stop
10:05 pm - 7:40 pmPVG-SFO
37h 35m1 stop
$884China Southern
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Tue, Nov 26 - Sun, Dec 15
11:50 pm - 5:40 amLAX-CAN
14h 50mnonstop
9:30 pm - 7:40 pmCAN-LAX
13h 10mnonstop
$904China Southern
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Sun, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 21
10:00 pm - 5:55 amLAX-CAN
15h 55mnonstop
9:30 pm - 7:10 pmCAN-LAX
12h 40mnonstop
$907China Southern
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Sat, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 29
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmLAX-PVG
13h 50mnonstop
8:25 pm - 3:50 pmPVG-LAX
11h 25mnonstop
$1,005United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 3
12:40 pm - 5:25 pmLAX-PVG
13h 45mnonstop
8:10 pm - 4:55 pmPVG-LAX
11h 45mnonstop
$1,007United Airlines
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Fri, Apr 4 - Mon, Apr 21
12:05 pm - 6:30 pmSFO-PEK
14h 25mnonstop
1:05 pm - 9:50 amPEK-SFO
12h 45mnonstop
$1,028Air China
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Wed, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 19
10:00 pm - 5:05 amLAX-PEK
15h 05mnonstop
10:00 pm - 7:00 pmPEK-LAX
13h 00mnonstop
$1,042Air China
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Mon, Dec 2 - Mon, Dec 9
11:30 am - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 15mnonstop
1:10 pm - 9:05 amPVG-LAX
11h 55mnonstop
$1,060China Eastern
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Sun, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 24
11:30 am - 5:45 pmLAX-PVG
14h 15mnonstop
1:10 pm - 9:05 amPVG-LAX
11h 55mnonstop
$1,061China Eastern
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Tue, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 24
12:50 pm - 6:45 pmSFO-PVG
13h 55mnonstop
1:30 pm - 8:35 amPVG-SFO
11h 05mnonstop
$1,434Lufthansa
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Mon, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 16
10:55 am - 5:25 pmSFO-PEK
14h 30mnonstop
7:20 pm - 2:50 pmPEK-SFO
11h 30mnonstop
$1,491Lufthansa
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Wed, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 14

Sichuan Airlines flights from California to China

Our best Sichuan Airlines deals on California to China flight tickets
Sichuan Airlines
Nov 29
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
25h 45m
2 stops
PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 5
PVG7:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
39h 05m
1 stop
LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles
Sichuan Airlines
Dec 3
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
25h 45m
2 stops
PVG3:15 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 24
PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 30m
1 stop
LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles
Sichuan Airlines
Dec 1
LAX9:30 pmLos Angeles
45h 10m
2 stops
PVG10:40 amShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 8
PVG11:55 amShanghai Pu Dong
23h 05m
1 stop
LAX7:00 pmLos Angeles

China Southern flights from California to China

Our best China Southern deals on California to China flight tickets
China Southern
Dec 1
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
22h 05m
1 stop
PKX12:05 pmBeijing Daxing Intl
Dec 14
PKX7:30 amBeijing Daxing Intl
26h 40m
1 stop
LAX6:10 pmLos Angeles
China Southern
Dec 1
LAX10:00 pmLos Angeles
23h 20m
1 stop
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 21
SHA8:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 05m
1 stop
LAX6:10 pmLos Angeles
China Southern
Dec 2
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
25h 10m
1 stop
PVG4:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 16
PVG11:10 amShanghai Pu Dong
24h 30m
1 stop
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco

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Best Price Found

$308

Fastest flight time

12h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in China

3 airports
The best one-way flight to China from California in the past 72 hours is $308. The best round-trip flight deal from California to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $615.
The fastest flight from California to China takes 12h 50m
Direct flights go from California to China every day.
There are 3 airports near China: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN), Beijing Capital (PEK)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to China?

    Prices for flights from California to China are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to China?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to China.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from California to China

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $626Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,920 reviews
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Sichuan AirlinesPriceFrom $670Free CancellationRating
7.5
17 reviews
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XiamenAirPriceFrom $680Free CancellationRating
7.0
45 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $685Free CancellationRating
7.6
122 reviews
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $710Free CancellationRating
7.2
976 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $733Free CancellationRating
8.3
476 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $735Free CancellationRating
6.9
219 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $746Free CancellationRating
7.1
154 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,829 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $872Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,024 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from California to China?

It is quick and easy to find California to China flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to China that suits you.

Can I find flights from California to China with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from California to China with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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Once you have performed a search for California to China flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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