Cheap flights to China
Popular flight destinations in China
Frequently asked questions
When should you fly to China, 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).
What are popular cities to fly to in China?
The most popular flight destinations in China are Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Beijing, Chengdu and Chongqing
.
What are the most popular airports in China?
Some of the most popular airports in China are:
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) in Shanghai
- Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou
- Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen
- Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in Beijing
- Chengdu Tianfu International (TFU) in Chengdu
- Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) in Chongqing
- Hangzhou International Airport (HGH) in Hangzhou
- Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) in Kunming
How can I find cheap flights to China?
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.
Can I use Google Flights to find multi-city trips within China?
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.
What are the cheapest days to fly to 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.
