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 34% 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.

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

Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, and Japan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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.

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4:18 pm - 2:20 am

HOU

CAN

45h 02m

2 stops

10:15 pm - 11:58 pm

CAN

HOU

39h 43m

2 stops

$1,005Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Dec 7

6:07 am - 1:25 am

IAH

PEK

30h 18m

2 stops

10:00 am - 10:20 pm

PEK

IAH

25h 20m

2 stops

$1,005Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

6:53 pm - 8:55 am

IAH

CAN

25h 02m

2 stops

10:10 am - 10:30 pm

CAN

IAH

25h 20m

2 stops

$1,013Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9

6:14 pm - 8:55 am

HOU

CAN

25h 41m

2 stops

10:15 am - 7:50 pm

CAN

HOU

23h 35m

2 stops

$1,021Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Nov 17

9:00 pm - 5:10 pm

IAH

PVG

30h 10m

1 stop

10:55 pm - 7:05 pm

PVG

IAH

34h 10m

1 stop

$1,311Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 22

10:00 pm - 5:10 pm

IAH

PVG

29h 10m

1 stop

10:55 pm - 7:05 pm

PVG

IAH

34h 10m

1 stop

$1,312Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 30

10:20 am - 12:25 pm

IAH

SHA

36h 05m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 7:45 am

SHA

IAH

32h 05m

1 stop

$1,444ANA

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

6:00 am - 3:20 pm

HOU

PVG

20h 20m

1 stop

6:05 pm - 11:57 pm

PVG

HOU

19h 52m

1 stop

$1,445American Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 3

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 - Tue, Nov 3

4:30 pm - 8:45 pm

IAH

FOC

39h 15m

2 stops

2:15 pm - 6:11 am

FOC

IAH

28h 56m

2 stops

$1,762Air China

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Sep 14

ANA flights from Houston to China

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ANA

Nov 24

IAH10:20 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

36h 05m

1 stop

SHA12:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Dec 1

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 05m

1 stop

IAH7:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,444

ANA

Aug 26

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sep 30

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,458

ANA

Oct 14

IAH7:21 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

39h 54m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 11

SHA1:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 30m

2 stops

IAH6:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,465

Cathay Pacific flights from Houston to China

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 1

IAH6:07 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

30h 18m

2 stops

PEK1:25 amBeijing Capital

Sep 8

PEK10:00 amBeijing Capital

25h 20m

2 stops

IAH10:20 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,005

Cathay Pacific

Sep 1

IAH6:53 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

25h 02m

2 stops

CAN8:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Sep 9

CAN10:10 amGuangzhou Baiyun

25h 20m

2 stops

IAH10:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,013

Cathay Pacific

Sep 1

IAH8:19 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

23h 36m

2 stops

CAN8:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 17

CAN10:15 amGuangzhou Baiyun

24h 17m

2 stops

IAH8:32 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,021

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Mon 12/7

10:15 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops39h 43m

$1,005

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IAH - PEK

IAHPEK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/1

6:07 am-1:25 am

2 stops30h 18m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/8

10:00 am-10:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,005

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IAH - CAN

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/1

6:53 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 02m

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Wed 9/9

10:10 am-10:30 pm

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HOU - CAN

HOUCAN

Houston Hobby

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6:14 pm-8:55 am

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Guangzhou Baiyun

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10:15 am-7:50 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$1,021

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IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/17

9:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/22

10:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,311

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/4

10:00 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/30

10:55 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$1,312

HoustonShanghai

IAH - SHA

IAHSHA

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 11/24

10:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop36h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/1

1:40 pm-7:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

$1,444

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HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/3

6:05 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$1,445

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Wed 10/21

6:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/3

6:05 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop19h 52m

$1,446

HoustonFuzhou

IAH - FOC

IAHFOC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 9/10

4:30 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops39h 15m

Fuzhou

Mon 9/14

2:15 pm-6:11 am

2 stops28h 56m

$1,762

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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 $1,233 on momondo.

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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 8,420 reviews	Search Delta flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $592	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,460 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
Air China	PriceFrom $672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 152 reviews	Search Air China flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $845	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,645 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,399 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 218 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,346 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,210	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,218 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,763 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,008 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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