What is the cheapest airline that flies from Houston to China?

Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to China

What airlines fly to China?

United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Houston according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Houston to China refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to China?

As of May 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Houston to China.

How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to China?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to China.

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

The required travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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2:52 pm - 9:45 am

IAH

PEK

53h 53m

2 stops

10:50 am - 11:58 pm

PEK

IAH

27h 08m

2 stops

$975Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 29 - Thu, Nov 12

6:19 pm - 8:55 am

HOU

CAN

25h 36m

2 stops

10:10 am - 11:53 pm

CAN

HOU

26h 43m

2 stops

$1,010Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

11:13 am - 2:20 am

IAH

CAN

26h 07m

2 stops

10:10 am - 8:30 pm

CAN

IAH

23h 20m

2 stops

$1,010Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 30

11:24 am - 1:25 am

IAH

PEK

25h 01m

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7:25 am - 8:40 pm

PEK

IAH

26h 15m

2 stops

$1,010Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

11:13 am - 2:20 am

IAH

CAN

26h 07m

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10:15 am - 6:15 pm

CAN

IAH

22h 00m

2 stops

$1,012Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Dec 7

6:00 am - 9:40 am

HOU

PEK

38h 40m

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PEK

HOU

35h 35m

2 stops

$1,363Korean Air

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Nov 2

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 20m

1 stop

6:05 pm - 7:50 pm

PVG

HOU

15h 45m

1 stop

$1,445American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Nov 2

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 20m

1 stop

6:05 pm - 11:57 pm

PVG

HOU

19h 52m

1 stop

$1,446American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 18

9:33 am - 11:20 am

HOU

SHA

36h 47m

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12:45 pm - 1:24 pm

SHA

HOU

37h 39m

2 stops

$1,520Japan Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 20

6:00 am - 9:30 pm

HOU

PEK

26h 30m

2 stops

1:30 am - 9:35 pm

PEK

HOU

33h 05m

2 stops

$1,522Korean Air

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 28

ANA flights from Houston to China

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ANA

Aug 6

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 26

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,428

ANA

Aug 5

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Aug 26

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,458

ANA

Sep 1

IAH8:05 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

27h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 15

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 36m

2 stops

IAH6:11 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,465

Japan Airlines flights from Houston to China

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Japan Airlines

Sep 9

HOU9:33 amHouston Hobby

36h 47m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 20

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 39m

2 stops

HOU1:24 pmHouston Hobby

$1,520

Japan Airlines

Nov 10

HOU6:00 amHouston Hobby

23h 30m

2 stops

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 9

PVG8:55 amShanghai Pu Dong

40h 50m

2 stops

HOU11:45 amHouston Hobby

$1,563

Japan Airlines

Nov 15

HOU8:20 pmHouston Hobby

33h 10m

2 stops

PVG7:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Dec 9

PVG8:55 amShanghai Pu Dong

40h 50m

2 stops

HOU11:45 amHouston Hobby

$1,569

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/29

2:52 pm-9:45 am

2 stops53h 53m

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/12

10:50 am-11:58 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$975

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HOU - CAN

HOUCAN

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/16

6:19 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 36m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/30

10:10 am-11:53 pm

2 stops26h 43m

$1,010

HoustonGuangzhou

IAH - CAN

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/16

11:13 am-2:20 am

2 stops26h 07m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/30

10:10 am-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$1,010

HoustonBeijing

IAH - PEK

IAHPEK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/1

11:24 am-1:25 am

2 stops25h 01m

Beijing Capital

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7:25 am-8:40 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,010

HoustonGuangzhou

IAH - CAN

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/10

11:13 am-2:20 am

2 stops26h 07m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 12/7

10:15 am-6:15 pm

2 stops22h 00m

$1,012

HoustonBeijing

HOU - PEK

HOUPEK

Houston Hobby

Mon 10/12

6:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/2

6:55 pm-4:30 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,363

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HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/2

6:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$1,445

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/18

6:05 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$1,446

HoustonShanghai

HOU - SHA

HOUSHA

Houston Hobby

Wed 9/9

9:33 am-11:20 am

2 stops36h 47m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/20

12:45 pm-1:24 pm

2 stops37h 39m

$1,520

HoustonBeijing

HOU - PEK

HOUPEK

Houston Hobby

Mon 8/31

6:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/28

1:30 am-9:35 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$1,522

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Houston to China

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $133. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of November, then book flights to China from Houston during April instead. Flights to China in April, while not as cheap as those in November, still average around $141.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to China?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Houston when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around $1,464 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Houston for as low as $1,237 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	21h 09m
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Houston to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Houston to China?
Prices for flights from Houston to China refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Houston to China?
As of May 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Houston to China.
How old do you have to be to fly from Houston to China?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Houston to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The required travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Houston to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Delta	PriceFrom $259	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,449 reviews	Search Delta flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $592	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,457 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 151 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,385 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 216 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,340 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,639 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,210	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,211 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,744 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,991 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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