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

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

What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, United Airlines and ANA are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Houston according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 44% 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 October 2026, there are 7 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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9:00 am - 1:50 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

38h 50m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

3:05 pm - 8:19 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

43h 14m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Los Angeles

$899Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Mon, Mar 1

9:00 am - 11:10 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

36h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Incheon Intl

1:15 am - 7:56 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

32h 41m3 stops Incheon Intl Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$918Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 16

7:55 pm - 12:15 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

3:15 pm - 7:55 amPEK Beijing Capital-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

30h 40m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$946ANA

Tue, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 10

7:55 pm - 12:15 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

3:15 pm - 1:11 amPEK Beijing Capital-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

23h 56m2 stops Tokyo Haneda San Francisco

$956ANA

Tue, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 10

9:15 am - 2:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

26h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 9:31 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

29h 46m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,010Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 9

9:15 am - 9:00 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

45h 45m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

10:10 am - 9:31 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

25h 21m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,010Cathay Pacific

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 9

10:03 pm - 7:20 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

55h 17m2 stops San Francisco Shanghai Pu Dong

7:25 am - 9:00 pmCKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

27h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong San Francisco

$1,143China Eastern

Sun, Jan 24 - Mon, Mar 1

9:55 pm - 5:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 50m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles

12:10 pm - 7:41 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

20h 31m1 stop San Francisco

$1,301United Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 27

6:00 am - 5:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 45m1 stop Los Angeles

12:10 pm - 10:51 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

23h 41m1 stop San Francisco

$1,301United Airlines

Tue, Apr 6 - Tue, Apr 27

9:45 pm - 10:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-BHY Beihai

46h 15m2 stops San Francisco Shanghai Pu Dong

9:35 pm - 10:16 pmBHY Beihai-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

38h 41m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong San Francisco

$1,319China Eastern

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

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8:19 pm - 10:05 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-FOC Fuzhou

47h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

8:45 pm - 2:31 pmFOC Fuzhou-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

31h 46m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,049Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

8:01 pm - 10:45 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 44m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

4:45 pm - 7:38 pmPEK Beijing Capital-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

40h 53m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,125Cathay Pacific

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 22

8:01 pm - 9:00 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

34h 59m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Hong Kong Intl

10:15 pm - 7:49 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

35h 34m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,156Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

9:45 am - 9:30 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PEK Beijing Capital

21h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita

8:30 am - 9:08 pmPEK Beijing Capital-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 38m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$1,174Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Dec 3

2:01 pm - 4:30 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 29m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

7:25 pm - 9:35 amPEK Beijing Capital-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 10m1 stop Boston Logan Intl

$1,179Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 22

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44h 20m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

7:40 pm - 8:50 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

39h 10m1 stop Taipei City Sung Shan

$1,710EVA Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 29

6:10 am - 10:15 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

38h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

11:25 am - 8:50 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

23h 25m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,710EVA Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Jan 18

4:25 pm - 10:00 amIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

7:45 am - 8:22 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

26h 37m2 stops Beijing Capital San Francisco

$5,529Air China

Thu, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 28

9:45 pm - 10:35 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

35h 50m2 stops San Francisco Beijing Capital

8:20 am - 10:28 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

28h 08m2 stops Beijing Capital San Francisco

$11,589United Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Tue, Nov 3

12:18 pm - 12:45 pmIAH Houston George Bush Intcntl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 27m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

9:30 pm - 6:10 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl

46h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$25,785Air China

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 26

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Nov 13

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Nov 5

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Wed 1/27

9:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 3/1

3:05 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops43h 14m

$899

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 1/27

9:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops36h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 2/16

1:15 am-7:56 pm

3 stops32h 41m

$918

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

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7:55 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

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3:15 pm-7:55 am

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HoustonBeijing

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - PEK Beijing Capital

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 2/23

7:55 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/10

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2 stops23h 56m

$956

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/19

9:15 am-2:00 am

2 stops26h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 2/9

5:45 am-9:31 pm

2 stops29h 46m

$1,010

HoustonGuangzhou

IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

IAHCAN

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 1/19

9:15 am-9:00 pm

2 stops45h 45m

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Tue 2/9

10:10 am-9:31 pm

2 stops25h 21m

$1,010

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - CKG Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

IAHCKG

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Sun 1/24

10:03 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops55h 17m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Mon 3/1

7:25 am-9:00 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$1,143

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IAH Houston George Bush Intcntl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

Tue 4/6

9:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops30h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/27

12:10 pm-7:41 pm

1 stop20h 31m

$1,301

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Houston George Bush Intcntl

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6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 45m

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12:10 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop23h 41m

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IAHBHY

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 11/25

9:45 pm-10:00 am

2 stops46h 15m

Beihai

Wed 12/2

9:35 pm-10:16 pm

2 stops38h 41m

$1,319

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, February 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 $1,158. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to China from Houston during August instead. Flights to China in August, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,239.

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Best Price Found	$498
Fastest flight time	20h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from Houston in the past 72 hours is $498. The best round-trip flight deal from Houston to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $899.

The fastest flight from Houston to China takes 20h 35m

There are no direct flights from Houston to China. There are no popular flight routes from Houston to China.

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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 October 2026, there are 7 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
American Airlines	PriceFrom $845	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,217 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom $909	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 247 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,534 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom $951	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 167 reviews	Search Air China flights
ANA	PriceFrom $1,065	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 1,338 reviews	Search ANA flights
EVA Air	PriceFrom $1,135	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.5 1,552 reviews	Search EVA Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,228	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,455 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,257	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,696 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,401	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,712 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,416	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,834 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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