How long is the flight from Missouri to China?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Missouri, such as St. Louis or Kansas City, and flying into China, then you can expect flight times to average 18h 30m and 20h 52m, respectively.

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

XiamenAir, Cathay Pacific, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Missouri to China

What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Missouri according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 4 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 Missouri to China?

Prices for flights from Missouri to China are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

The number of operators available for flights from Missouri to China is 4 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Missouri 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 Missouri to China.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

$504 Cheap Flights from Missouri to China in 2026

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6:29 am - 9:40 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-PEK Beijing Capital

38h 11m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

1:30 am - 11:59 pmPEK Beijing Capital-STL Lambert-St Louis

35h 29m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$959Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sun, Oct 18

7:02 am - 9:25 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-PEK Beijing Capital

37h 23m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

5:30 pm - 11:59 pmPEK Beijing Capital-STL Lambert-St Louis

44h 29m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$959Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 4

6:04 am - 9:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

26h 01m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 9:59 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-STL Lambert-St Louis

30h 14m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,020Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 2

1:06 pm - 2:20 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

24h 14m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

5:45 am - 8:42 pmCAN Guangzhou Baiyun-STL Lambert-St Louis

28h 57m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,020Cathay Pacific

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Nov 5

6:00 am - 7:55 pmMCI Kansas City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 55m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

5:25 pm - 1:13 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MCI Kansas City

33h 48m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Salt Lake City

$1,191Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Feb 23

6:54 pm - 7:55 pmMCI Kansas City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 01m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Seattle/Tacoma Intl

10:00 am - 1:19 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MCI Kansas City

17h 19m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,191Delta

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Feb 23

5:30 am - 5:25 pmSGF Springfield-Branson-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 55m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

12:10 pm - 8:40 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-SGF Springfield-Branson

21h 30m2 stops San Francisco Denver Intl

$1,300United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5

5:45 am - 6:45 pmMCI Kansas City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 00m2 stops Denver Intl San Francisco

1:10 pm - 4:56 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MCI Kansas City

17h 46m1 stop San Francisco

$1,370United Airlines

Mon, Nov 30 - Tue, Feb 23

5:00 am - 4:50 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 9:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-STL Lambert-St Louis

17h 09m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,398American Airlines

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

6:32 am - 3:20 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

6:50 pm - 10:51 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-STL Lambert-St Louis

29h 01m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Chicago O'Hare Intl

$1,402American Airlines

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

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7:00 am - 10:05 amMCI Kansas City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 05m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:35 am - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MCI Kansas City

26h 24m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,039Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Nov 16

6:40 am - 3:25 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 45m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

9:55 am - 8:35 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-STL Lambert-St Louis

23h 40m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,042Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29

6:15 am - 7:50 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 35m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 am - 11:42 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-STL Lambert-St Louis

26h 47m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,046Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29

6:15 am - 7:50 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 35m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Seattle/Tacoma Intl

9:55 am - 5:10 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-STL Lambert-St Louis

20h 15m1 stop Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$1,046Delta

Thu, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 29

11:01 am - 1:25 amSTL Lambert-St Louis-PEK Beijing Capital

25h 24m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Hong Kong Intl

7:25 am - 11:46 pmPEK Beijing Capital-STL Lambert-St Louis

29h 21m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles

$1,089Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Oct 19

7:00 am - 8:55 pmMCI Kansas City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 55m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Incheon Intl

11:35 am - 11:59 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MCI Kansas City

26h 24m2 stops Incheon Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,146Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Nov 16

8:02 am - 3:20 pmMCI Kansas City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 18m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 11:24 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MCI Kansas City

19h 04m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,154American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

5:28 am - 3:20 pmMCI Kansas City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 52m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

5:20 pm - 8:31 amPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MCI Kansas City

28h 11m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Charlotte Douglas

$1,158American Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 19

7:26 am - 5:15 pmMCI Kansas City-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 49m1 stop Los Angeles

1:10 pm - 11:48 pmPVG Shanghai Pu Dong-MCI Kansas City

24h 38m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,180China Eastern

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Nov 16

6:30 am - 12:05 pmSTL Lambert-St Louis-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

40h 35m2 stops Los Angeles Hong Kong Intl

10:30 pm - 11:43 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-STL Lambert-St Louis

38h 13m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,328Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

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Japan Airlines flights from Missouri to China

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Missouri to China flight tickets

Japan Airlines

Sep 17

MCI7:35 pmKansas City

30h 45m

2 stops

PVG3:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 19

PVG5:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

28h 11m

2 stops

MCI8:31 amKansas City

$1,390

Japan Airlines

Oct 28

STL11:32 amLambert-St Louis

35h 13m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 4

SHA1:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 38m

2 stops

STL4:43 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,396

Japan Airlines

Nov 17

STL7:26 amLambert-St Louis

38h 19m

2 stops

SHA11:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Nov 24

SHA1:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 39m

2 stops

STL4:44 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,397

Cathay Pacific flights from Missouri to China

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Missouri to China flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Oct 19

STL1:06 pmLambert-St Louis

24h 14m

2 stops

CAN2:20 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 3

CAN5:45 amGuangzhou Baiyun

24h 58m

2 stops

STL4:43 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,020

Cathay Pacific

Oct 29

STL11:32 amLambert-St Louis

25h 28m

2 stops

CAN2:00 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 5

CAN5:45 amGuangzhou Baiyun

24h 58m

2 stops

STL4:43 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,021

Cathay Pacific

Oct 27

STL5:00 amLambert-St Louis

30h 55m

2 stops

PEK12:55 amBeijing Capital

Nov 25

PEK7:30 amBeijing Capital

23h 14m

2 stops

STL4:44 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,039

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St. LouisBeijing

STL Lambert-St Louis - PEK Beijing Capital

STLPEK

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 9/25

6:29 am-9:40 am

2 stops38h 11m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/18

1:30 am-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 29m

$959

St. LouisBeijing

STL Lambert-St Louis - PEK Beijing Capital

STLPEK

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/28

7:02 am-9:25 am

2 stops37h 23m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/4

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops44h 29m

$959

St. LouisGuangzhou

STL Lambert-St Louis - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

STLCAN

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/19

6:04 am-9:05 pm

2 stops26h 01m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 11/2

5:45 am-9:59 pm

2 stops30h 14m

$1,020

St. LouisGuangzhou

STL Lambert-St Louis - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

STLCAN

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 10/19

1:06 pm-2:20 am

2 stops24h 14m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 11/5

5:45 am-8:42 pm

2 stops28h 57m

$1,020

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI Kansas City - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 11/30

6:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/23

5:25 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops33h 48m

$1,191

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI Kansas City - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 11/30

6:54 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops35h 01m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/23

10:00 am-1:19 pm

1 stop17h 19m

$1,191

SpringfieldShanghai

SGF Springfield-Branson - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

SGFPVG

Springfield-Branson

Thu 10/1

5:30 am-5:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/5

12:10 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,300

Kansas CityShanghai

MCI Kansas City - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

MCIPVG

Kansas City

Mon 11/30

5:45 am-6:45 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/23

1:10 pm-4:56 pm

1 stop17h 46m

$1,370

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St. LouisShanghai

STL Lambert-St Louis - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 11/17

5:00 am-4:50 pm

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/24

6:50 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$1,398

St. LouisShanghai

STL Lambert-St Louis - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

STLPVG

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 10/14

6:32 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 48m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/28

6:50 pm-10:51 am

2 stops29h 01m

$1,402

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Missouri to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,086. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to China from Missouri during August instead. Flights to China in August, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,127.

Can stopping save me money on Missouri to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 34% on your flight if you consider stops on a Missouri to China flight.

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Best Price Found	$504
Fastest flight time	18h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to China from Missouri in the past 72 hours is $504. The best round-trip flight deal from Missouri to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $959.

The fastest flight from Missouri to China takes 18h 30m

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Missouri to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Missouri to China?
Prices for flights from Missouri to China are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Missouri to China?
The number of operators available for flights from Missouri to China is 4 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Missouri 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 Missouri to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Missouri to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
United Airlines	PriceFrom $887	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,214 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $915	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,486 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,062	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,054 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,083	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,568 reviews	Search Delta flights

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