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

Air China, Qatar Airways, and China Southern 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 21 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 May 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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3:30 pm - 3:10 am

PHL

PEK

23h 40m

2 stops

2:20 pm - 10:36 pm

PEK

PHL

21h 16m

1 stop

$994Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 4

6:39 pm - 8:55 pm

PHL

PVG

38h 16m

2 stops

1:10 pm - 5:27 am

PVG

PHL

29h 17m

2 stops

$1,020Multiple Airlines

Wed, Oct 7 - Thu, Nov 12

11:00 am - 9:20 am

PHL

FOC

34h 20m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 2:19 pm

FOC

PHL

30h 49m

2 stops

$1,072XiamenAir

Tue, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 8

8:50 pm - 2:40 pm

PHL

PVG

29h 50m

1 stop

6:10 pm - 9:00 am

PVG

PHL

27h 50m

1 stop

$1,295Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Fri, Nov 6

8:50 pm - 2:40 pm

PHL

PVG

29h 50m

1 stop

6:10 pm - 9:00 am

PVG

PHL

27h 50m

1 stop

$1,330Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Nov 7

3:25 pm - 11:05 am

PHL

PVG

31h 40m

2 stops

7:20 am - 5:50 am

PVG

PHL

34h 30m

2 stops

$1,331Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24

5:45 pm - 10:15 am

PHL

FOC

28h 30m

2 stops

11:30 am - 12:19 am

FOC

PHL

24h 49m

2 stops

$1,333Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 1

3:35 pm - 9:20 am

PHL

FOC

29h 45m

2 stops

7:30 pm - 7:03 am

FOC

PHL

23h 33m

2 stops

$1,445XiamenAir

Tue, Aug 4 - Thu, Sep 3

5:35 pm - 1:50 pm

PHL

NGB

32h 15m

3 stops

10:25 pm - 8:30 am

NGB

PHL

46h 05m

2 stops

$1,682China Southern

Thu, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 9

5:34 pm - 2:20 pm

PHL

SHA

32h 46m

3 stops

4:50 pm - 7:05 am

SHA

PHL

26h 15m

2 stops

$1,753China Southern

Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21

Cathay Pacific flights from Philadelphia to China

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Philadelphia to China flight tickets

Cathay Pacific

Sep 10

PHL3:25 pmPhiladelphia

31h 40m

2 stops

PVG11:05 amShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 24

PVG7:20 amShanghai Pu Dong

34h 30m

2 stops

PHL5:50 amPhiladelphia

$1,331

Cathay Pacific

Sep 16

PHL5:45 pmPhiladelphia

28h 30m

2 stops

FOC10:15 amFuzhou

Oct 1

FOC11:30 amFuzhou

24h 49m

2 stops

PHL12:19 amPhiladelphia

$1,333

Cathay Pacific

Oct 13

PHL7:00 pmPhiladelphia

25h 55m

2 stops

CAN8:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Nov 5

CAN10:15 amGuangzhou Baiyun

22h 48m

2 stops

PHL8:03 pmPhiladelphia

$1,335

China Southern flights from Philadelphia to China

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China Southern

Aug 25

PHL6:00 pmPhiladelphia

24h 20m

1 stop

CAN6:20 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Oct 6

CAN11:20 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

21h 10m

1 stop

PHL8:30 amPhiladelphia

$1,640

China Southern

Oct 1

PHL5:35 pmPhiladelphia

32h 15m

3 stops

NGB1:50 pmNingbo Lishe Intl

Oct 9

NGB10:25 pmNingbo Lishe Intl

46h 05m

2 stops

PHL8:30 amPhiladelphia

$1,682

China Southern

Jun 24

PHL5:40 pmPhiladelphia

24h 15m

1 stop

CAN5:55 amGuangzhou Baiyun

Jul 1

CAN9:50 pmGuangzhou Baiyun

21h 15m

1 stop

PHL7:05 amPhiladelphia

$1,998

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2 stops23h 40m

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Wed 11/4

2:20 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$994

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Philadelphia

Wed 10/7

6:39 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops38h 16m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/12

1:10 pm-5:27 am

2 stops29h 17m

$1,020

PhiladelphiaFuzhou

PHL - FOC

PHLFOC

Philadelphia

Tue 9/22

11:00 am-9:20 am

2 stops34h 20m

Fuzhou

Thu 10/8

7:30 pm-2:19 pm

2 stops30h 49m

$1,072

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Tue 10/27

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/6

6:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,295

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Wed 10/28

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop29h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/7

6:10 pm-9:00 am

1 stop27h 50m

$1,330

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - PVG

PHLPVG

Philadelphia

Thu 9/10

3:25 pm-11:05 am

2 stops31h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/24

7:20 am-5:50 am

2 stops34h 30m

$1,331

PhiladelphiaFuzhou

PHL - FOC

PHLFOC

Philadelphia

Wed 9/16

5:45 pm-10:15 am

2 stops28h 30m

Fuzhou

Thu 10/1

11:30 am-12:19 am

2 stops24h 49m

$1,333

PhiladelphiaFuzhou

PHL - FOC

PHLFOC

Philadelphia

Tue 8/4

3:35 pm-9:20 am

2 stops29h 45m

Fuzhou

Thu 9/3

7:30 pm-7:03 am

2 stops23h 33m

$1,445

PhiladelphiaNingbo

PHL - NGB

PHLNGB

Philadelphia

Thu 10/1

5:35 pm-1:50 pm

3 stops32h 15m

Ningbo Lishe Intl

Fri 10/9

10:25 pm-8:30 am

2 stops46h 05m

$1,682

PhiladelphiaShanghai

PHL - SHA

PHLSHA

Philadelphia

Thu 10/15

5:34 pm-2:20 pm

3 stops32h 46m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/21

4:50 pm-7:05 am

2 stops26h 15m

$1,753

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

In general, August 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 $197. If you aren’t able to travel during the month of August, then book flights to China from Philadelphia during June instead. Flights to China in June, while not as cheap as those in August, still average around $228.

Can stopping save me money on Philadelphia to China flights?

You could potentially save up to 1% 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Philadelphia to China

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 May 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 8,445 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,701 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $982	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,662 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom $1,177	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,329 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
China Southern	PriceFrom $1,295	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 151 reviews	Search China Southern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,301	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,974 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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