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

China Eastern, Air China, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Houston to China

What airlines fly to China?

United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and EVA Air 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.

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 April 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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12:00 pm - 11:40 am

IAH

FOC

34h 40m

2 stops

8:35 am - 12:24 am

FOC

IAH

29h 49m

2 stops

$906Air China

Thu, Oct 1 - Sun, Nov 15

7:10 am - 10:50 pm

IAH

FOC

26h 40m

2 stops

7:25 am - 8:24 pm

FOC

IAH

26h 59m

2 stops

$983China Eastern

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Nov 12

6:30 am - 11:30 pm

IAH

CAN

28h 00m

2 stops

9:00 am - 11:31 pm

CAN

IAH

27h 31m

2 stops

$1,034China Eastern

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

9:28 am - 10:25 am

IAH

PEK

35h 57m

3 stops

8:25 am - 4:50 am

PEK

IAH

33h 25m

2 stops

$1,088Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Sun, May 31

1:28 pm - 5:00 pm

IAH

PVG

38h 32m

2 stops

2:15 am - 8:25 am

PVG

IAH

19h 10m

1 stop

$1,090Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

6:19 pm - 11:05 am

HOU

PVG

27h 46m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 11:53 pm

PVG

HOU

24h 33m

2 stops

$1,109Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

6:11 pm - 8:55 am

IAH

CAN

25h 44m

2 stops

10:10 am - 10:28 pm

CAN

IAH

25h 18m

2 stops

$1,163Cathay Pacific

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 26

2:30 pm - 5:15 am

IAH

PEK

25h 45m

1 stop

6:45 am - 7:10 pm

PEK

IAH

25h 25m

1 stop

$1,167Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 6

6:01 am - 8:55 pm

HOU

CAN

25h 54m

2 stops

10:30 am - 11:54 pm

CAN

HOU

26h 24m

2 stops

$1,900American Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 14

6:01 am - 8:55 pm

HOU

CAN

25h 54m

2 stops

10:30 am - 11:54 pm

CAN

HOU

26h 24m

2 stops

$1,906American Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, May 14

ANA flights from Houston to China

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ANA

Sep 21

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 12

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,414

ANA

Sep 24

IAH11:35 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

35h 40m

1 stop

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 14

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,424

ANA

Sep 22

IAH9:42 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

25h 33m

2 stops

SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Oct 11

SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

IAH8:45 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,429

Air China flights from Houston to China

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Air China

Oct 1

IAH12:00 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

34h 40m

2 stops

FOC11:40 amFuzhou

Nov 15

FOC8:35 amFuzhou

29h 49m

2 stops

IAH12:24 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$906

Air China

Apr 14

IAH4:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

34h 00m

2 stops

SHA3:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 20

SHA7:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

47h 20m

2 stops

IAH6:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,578

Air China

Apr 17

IAH6:30 pmHouston George Bush Intcntl

26h 55m

2 stops

CAN10:25 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Apr 26

CAN8:40 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

46h 30m

2 stops

IAH6:10 amHouston George Bush Intcntl

$1,603

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12:00 pm-11:40 am

2 stops34h 40m

Fuzhou

Sun 11/15

8:35 am-12:24 am

2 stops29h 49m

$906

HoustonFuzhou

IAH - FOC

IAHFOC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Thu 10/1

7:10 am-10:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Fuzhou

Thu 11/12

7:25 am-8:24 pm

2 stops26h 59m

$983

HoustonGuangzhou

IAH - CAN

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 9/8

6:30 am-11:30 pm

2 stops28h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 9/22

9:00 am-11:31 pm

2 stops27h 31m

$1,034

HoustonBeijing

IAH - PEK

IAHPEK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

9:28 am-10:25 am

3 stops35h 57m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/31

8:25 am-4:50 am

2 stops33h 25m

$1,088

HoustonShanghai

IAH - PVG

IAHPVG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 5/6

1:28 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops38h 32m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

2:15 am-8:25 am

1 stop19h 10m

$1,090

HoustonShanghai

HOU - PVG

HOUPVG

Houston Hobby

Tue 9/8

6:19 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 46m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/22

12:20 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops24h 33m

$1,109

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IAH - CAN

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/28

6:11 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 44m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/26

10:10 am-10:28 pm

2 stops25h 18m

$1,163

HoustonBeijing

IAH - PEK

IAHPEK

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Mon 4/27

2:30 pm-5:15 am

1 stop25h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 5/6

6:45 am-7:10 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,167

HoustonGuangzhou

HOU - CAN

HOUCAN

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/21

6:01 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 54m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/14

10:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,900

HoustonGuangzhou

HOU - CAN

HOUCAN

Houston Hobby

Tue 4/21

6:01 am-8:55 pm

2 stops25h 54m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 5/14

10:30 am-11:54 pm

2 stops26h 24m

$1,906

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, September 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 $1,216. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of September, then book flights to China from Houston during January instead. Flights to China in January, while not as cheap as those in September, still average around $1,228.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,467 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 $1,220 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 April 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 $380	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,406 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air China	PriceFrom $672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 146 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,304 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,275 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 202 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,157	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,572 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,186	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,407 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,210	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 1,171 reviews	Search ANA flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,582 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,427	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,883 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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