Cheap flights to China

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 Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu and Hangzhou .
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Chicago to Shanghai starting at $1,306 for May 4 - May 13, round trips from Dallas to Shanghai starting at $1,249 for May 4 - May 13, and cheap flights from Atlanta to Shanghai starting at $1,129 for Jun 15 - Jun 22.

Some of the most popular airports in China are:

• Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai
• Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in Beijing
• Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou
• Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen
• Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) in Chengdu
• Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) in Hangzhou
• Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) in Chongqing
• 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.

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.