Cheap Flights to China

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Flying to China

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight ticket found $233
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time8 hrs, 55 mins
Possible destinations260
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week938

Cheap flight deals to China

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to China? If you want to travel to China next month, return fares start from $449. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest time to fly to China

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to China.

Which airlines fly direct to China?

Frequently asked questions

Qantas, Finnair, Cathay Pacific, British Airways, China Southern, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, LATAM Airlines and SWISS all fly direct to China.
We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to China is currently October.
Yes – you can fly direct to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and many more destinations in China.
The best price we found for a return flight to China is $448. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest city to fly into is Guangzhou; and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Guangzhou.
The cheapest airport in China is Guangzhou – we've found flights from $448.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to China is Friday, 16 October 2026, – to Guangzhou Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to China in 2026

  

Here are a few tips on how to secure the best price and make your flight journey as smooth as possible.

  
     
  • Simply hit "search." We've compared hundreds of online travel agents along with all major airlines flying to China to find the cheapest plane tickets. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
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  • Compare flight deals to China from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to China start from $238 one-way.
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  • Flex your dates to score the best fares for your China flight. If your travel dates are flexible, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to China.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the price of your cheap flights to China by creating an alert. Whenever prices go up or down, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible China flight deal.
  • Find the cheapest Business class flights to China. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to China, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just chance upon a last-minute low fare.
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  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for China flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save next time you travel.
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  • Search for cheap flights regardless of where you are. To get the best flight booking experience when out and about, download the app and search for plane tickets to China whenever you want.
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Combine your flight to China with hotels and car rental

  

Once you've secured your cheap ticket to China, discover the best prices and exclusive rates for hotels in China or nearby. You can also compare hundreds of car rental companies all at once so you get the best car rental price for your trip.

  

Compare China flight tickets with other destinations using the everywhere search

  

Not quite set on flying to China yet? You can easily browse other destinations by searching flights to "Everywhere" – this will allow you to find the cheapest place to travel from your departure point.