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Cheap Flights from California to China

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Average price per month


  • Low Season: January
  • High Season: May
  • Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
  • The cheapest flights are usually bought in January, March and August.
  • High season months are November, June and May. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.

Price increase as travel date approaches


  • Flight prices for this route increase by 29% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
  • To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 61 days before departure!
  • Consider booking at least 23 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
  • Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.

California to China Flight Information

Flights Depart FromCalifornia (SAN)
Flights Arriving ToChina (PEK)
Distance10215.37 km
Current Price$609.13
Good Deal $609.13
Cheapest AirlinesAir Canada, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines
Popular AirlinesANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Airlines
Flight Duration13 hours 05 minutes
Flights Depart From
California (SAN)
Flights Arrive In
China (PEK)
Distance
10215.37 km
Flight Duration
13 hours 05 minutes
Current Price
$609.13
Good Deal
$609.13
Cheapest Airlines
Air Canada, China Southern Airlines, Asiana Airlines
Popular Airlines
ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Airlines

Most Reliable Airlines flying to China

Airline Overall Rating On time arrival Check-in & Boarding Cleanliness Customer Service Food & Beverage Entertainment Legroom Seat Comfort
ANA (All Nippon Airways) ANA (All Nippon Airways) 4.2 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
EVA Air EVA Air 4.2 - 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Japan Airlines (JAL) Japan Airlines (JAL) 4.2 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Korean Air Korean Air 4.2 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Qatar Airways Qatar Airways 4.2 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines 4.1 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.0
Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Asiana Airlines Asiana Airlines 3.9 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 4.0 4.0
Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines 3.9 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
China Airlines China Airlines 3.8 3.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
-
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is a direct flight from California to China?A direct flight from California to China takes roughly 13 hours 05 minutes.
  • Which airlines offer cheap airfare from California to China?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with Air Canada, China Southern Airlines and Asiana Airlines.
  • Do I need my passport to fly from California to China?Yes, you most certainly do.
  • Which airlines fly from California to China most often?ANA (All Nippon Airways), EVA Air, Japan Airlines (JAL), Korean Air, Qatar Airways, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, Turkish Airlines and China Airlines are the top.
  • What's the cheapest day to fly from California to China?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from California to China has been Monday. And the cheapest return flight from Wednesday has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
  • Which airport will I be flying from in California?When departing from California you'll be flying out of San Diego International Airport.
  • Which airport will I be flying from in China?When departing from China you'll be flying out of Beijing Capital International.
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  • Will the price of my flight change?Flight prices and availability change often. To counter this, we update the important data as often as possible every step of the way.
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