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

Cathay Pacific, XiamenAir, and Air China are the most popular carriers operating from Philadelphia to China

What airlines fly to China?

Cathay Pacific, Air China and XiamenAir are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Philadelphia according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 22 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 Philadelphia Airport to China?

Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to China refresh daily.

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

There are 6 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to China as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to China?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Philadelphia Airport 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.

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7:25 am - 11:55 pm

PHL

CAN

28h 30m

2 stops

1:15 am - 5:35 am

CAN

PHL

40h 20m

2 stops

$1,105Multiple Airlines

śr., kwi 15 - wt., maj 12

10:21 am - 11:35 am

PHL

SZX

37h 14m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 11:01 pm

SZX

PHL

46h 16m

2 stops

$1,122Korean Air

czw., wrz 10 - pon., wrz 14

6:00 am - 3:25 pm

PHL

PVG

21h 25m

1 stop

9:55 am - 4:30 pm

PVG

PHL

18h 35m

1 stop

$1,123Delta

śr., kwi 29 - wt., maj 19

7:15 am - 7:50 pm

PHL

PVG

24h 35m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 5:37 am

PVG

PHL

24h 07m

1 stop

$1,128Delta

śr., kwi 29 - pt., maj 15

8:30 pm - 4:20 pm

PHL

PVG

31h 50m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 9:00 am

PVG

PHL

26h 20m

1 stop

$1,138Qatar Airways

wt., wrz 1 - śr., paź 7

8:30 pm - 4:20 pm

PHL

PVG

31h 50m

1 stop

11:35 pm - 9:00 am

PVG

PHL

46h 25m

1 stop

$1,141Qatar Airways

wt., sie 25 - wt., sty 19

12:45 pm - 2:20 am

PHL

CAN

25h 35m

2 stops

10:20 pm - 8:55 pm

CAN

PHL

34h 35m

2 stops

$1,243Cathay Pacific

czw., kwi 23 - wt., maj 5

5:37 pm - 11:05 am

PHL

PVG

29h 28m

2 stops

7:05 pm - 3:21 pm

PVG

PHL

32h 16m

2 stops

$1,282Cathay Pacific

wt., kwi 28 - wt., maj 26

5:43 pm - 9:30 am

PHL

NGB

27h 47m

2 stops

10:25 pm - 8:30 am

NGB

PHL

46h 05m

3 stops

$1,652China Southern

śr., sie 12 - śr., sie 26

5:59 pm - 1:30 pm

PHL

XMN

31h 31m

3 stops

4:30 pm - 7:20 am

XMN

PHL

26h 50m

2 stops

$1,725China Southern

pon., maj 11 - pon., maj 18

Japan Airlines flights from Philadelphia to China

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Japan Airlines

Apr 30

PHL7:15 amPhiladelphia

40h 45m

2 stops

PEK12:00 pmBeijing Capital

May 12

PEK4:20 pmBeijing Capital

36h 37m

2 stops

PHL4:57 pmPhiladelphia

$1,444

Japan Airlines

Apr 8

PHL10:00 pmPhiladelphia

49h 20m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 15

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 40m

2 stops

PHL2:25 pmPhiladelphia

$1,637

Japan Airlines

Apr 7

PHL7:05 amPhiladelphia

40h 15m

2 stops

SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Apr 21

SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

39h 11m

2 stops

PHL3:56 pmPhiladelphia

$2,187

Air China flights from Philadelphia to China

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Air China

Apr 10

PHL4:25 pmPhiladelphia

33h 40m

2 stops

PVG2:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Jun 6

PVG6:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

27h 38m

1 stop

PHL9:48 amPhiladelphia

$1,426

Air China

Apr 10

PHL7:45 pmPhiladelphia

27h 55m

2 stops

FOC11:40 amFuzhou

May 8

FOC10:05 pmFuzhou

45h 55m

2 stops

PHL8:00 amPhiladelphia

$1,562

Air China

May 19

PHL7:45 pmPhiladelphia

26h 15m

2 stops

SHA10:00 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl

Jun 2

SHA7:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl

42h 04m

2 stops

PHL1:29 amPhiladelphia

$1,983

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PhiladelphiaGuangzhou

PHL - CAN

PHLCAN

Philadelphia

śr. 4/15

7:25 am-11:55 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

wt. 5/12

1:15 am-5:35 am

2 stops40h 20m

$1,105

PhiladelphiaShenzhen

PHL - SZX

PHLSZX

Philadelphia

czw. 9/10

10:21 am-11:35 am

2 stops37h 14m

Shenzhen

pon. 9/14

12:45 pm-11:01 pm

2 stops46h 16m

$1,122

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PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

śr. 4/29

6:00 am-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

wt. 5/19

9:55 am-4:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,123

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

śr. 4/29

7:15 am-7:50 pm

2 stops24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

pt. 5/15

5:30 pm-5:37 am

1 stop24h 07m

$1,128

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

wt. 9/1

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

śr. 10/7

6:40 pm-9:00 am

1 stop26h 20m

$1,138

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

wt. 8/25

8:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

wt. 1/19

11:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop46h 25m

$1,141

PhiladelphiaGuangzhou

PHL - CAN

PHLCAN

Philadelphia

czw. 4/23

12:45 pm-2:20 am

2 stops25h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

wt. 5/5

10:20 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,243

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

wt. 4/28

5:37 pm-11:05 am

2 stops29h 28m

Shanghai Pu Dong

wt. 5/26

7:05 pm-3:21 pm

2 stops32h 16m

$1,282

PhiladelphiaNingbo

PHL - NGB

PHLNGB

Philadelphia

śr. 8/12

5:43 pm-9:30 am

2 stops27h 47m

Ningbo Lishe Intl

śr. 8/26

10:25 pm-8:30 am

3 stops46h 05m

$1,652

PhiladelphiaXiamen

PHL - XMN

PHLXMN

Philadelphia

pon. 5/11

5:59 pm-1:30 pm

3 stops31h 31m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

pon. 5/18

4:30 pm-7:20 am

2 stops26h 50m

$1,725

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Philadelphia to China. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,003. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of February, then book flights to China from Philadelphia during January instead. Flights to China in January, while not as cheap as those in February, still average around $1,153.

Can stopping save me money on Philadelphia to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Philadelphia to China flight.

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Fastest flight time	21h 45m
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The fastest flight from Philadelphia to China takes 21h 45m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to China?
Prices for flights from Philadelphia Airport to China refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Philadelphia Airport to China?
There are 6 operators available for flights from Philadelphia Airport to China as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Philadelphia Airport to China?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Philadelphia Airport 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 Philadelphia to China

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Delta	PriceFrom $512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,358 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,520 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,501 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,232 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,250	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,825 reviews	Search British Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 145 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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