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Flights to China in 2025

Find the latest flights to China in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 10 July 2025.

Return from

RM 943

One-way from

RM 399

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

RM 1,287
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 21/8-28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 15m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai
23/9
  • 23/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (RM 128 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 59 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Sat 25/1000:25KUL - CAN
Nonstop4h 20mAirAsia
Sun 9/1105:55CAN - KUL
Nonstop4h 15mAirAsia
Deal found 9/7RM 769
Mon 24/1120:10KUL - CAN
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1203:10CAN - KUL
Nonstop4h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7RM 773
Thu 23/1006:05KUL - SZX
Nonstop4h 15mAirAsia
Wed 29/1003:15SZX - KUL
Nonstop4h 00mAirAsia
Deal found 9/7RM 790
Fri 22/813:05KUL - KMG
Nonstop3h 50mAirAsia
Thu 28/802:30KMG - KUL
Nonstop3h 55mAirAsia
Deal found 7/7RM 799
Thu 21/801:30KUL - SZX
Nonstop4h 20mChina Southern
Fri 29/820:30SZX - KUL
Nonstop4h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 8/7RM 807
Thu 21/821:05KUL - CAN
1 stop11h 40mHainan Airlines
Thu 28/813:00CAN - KUL
1 stop6h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 8/7RM 824

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to China that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 10 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurShenzhen

KUL - SZX

KULSZX

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/10

06:05-10:20

Nonstop4h 15m

Shenzhen

Fri 31/10

03:15-07:15

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 760

Kuala LumpurGuangzhou

KUL - CAN

KULCAN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 25/10

00:25-04:45

Nonstop4h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 9/11

05:55-10:10

Nonstop4h 15m

RM 769

Kuala LumpurGuangzhou

KUL - CAN

KULCAN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 24/11

20:10-00:30

Nonstop4h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 1/12

03:10-07:15

Nonstop4h 05m

RM 773

Kuala LumpurKunming

KUL - KMG

KULKMG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/8

13:05-16:55

Nonstop3h 50m

Kunming Changshui

Thu 28/8

02:30-06:25

Nonstop3h 55m

RM 799

Kuala LumpurShenzhen

KUL - SZX

KULSZX

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/8

01:30-05:50

Nonstop4h 20m

Shenzhen

Fri 29/8

20:30-00:30

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 807

Kuala LumpurGuangzhou

KUL - CAN

KULCAN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 21/8

21:05-08:45

1 stop11h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 28/8

13:00-19:55

1 stop6h 55m

RM 824

Kuala LumpurShenzhen

KUL - SZX

KULSZX

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 19/9

01:30-05:50

Nonstop4h 20m

Shenzhen

Tue 23/9

20:55-00:55

Nonstop4h 00m

RM 841

Kuala LumpurGuangzhou

KUL - CAN

KULCAN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/8

07:00-09:20

1 stop26h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 29/8

10:35-18:15

1 stop7h 40m

RM 858

Kuala LumpurShenzhen

KUL - SZX

KULSZX

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/8

21:05-07:45

1 stop10h 40m

Shenzhen

Fri 29/8

08:50-19:55

1 stop11h 05m

RM 875

Kuala LumpurChongqing

KUL - CKG

KULCKG

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 2/10

20:00-00:45

Nonstop4h 45m

Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

Sat 4/10

02:00-06:55

Nonstop4h 55m

RM 922

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Best time to book a flight to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight to China

How long is the flight to China?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to China takes 8 hours 55 minutes. Flights to China from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to China. Price data was last updated on 6 July 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to China should consider flying on Thursday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to China?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to China are Batik Air, Singapore Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in China?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to China in the last few years. This data was updated on 10 July 2025.
The most popular places in China to fly to are Guangzhou, Shanghai, Kunming, Beijing and Chengdu.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 10 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving China, such as China Airlines, Hainan Airlines, andSingapore Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2025

YVR - TPE

I like the system, but the problem is the food , thre is no option, as a chef i don't recommend the food is worst we keep our hungry until taipe from vancouver

FAQs about flying to China

China climate

China is a very large country, with climates ranging from tropical and subtropical climates in the south to subarctic in the north and the Himalayas. The southern coast has heavy rains, with lighter rains in the west. The monsoon season lasts from July through September and affects the southern coasts. The north has warm, dry days and cool evenings while the south has cooler but more humid days.

Getting around China

Flying is the best way to cover large distances in China. With more than 470 airports and international and regional carriers, China flights are frequent and reduced fares available. Buses are available and sometimes provide faster service than trains. Trains range in service from express with all the services to slower and no-frills.

What is good to know if travelling to China?

  • A capitalist enclave in Communist China, Hong Kong is an Asian financial centre and a mix of Western and Asian cultures. Hong Kong Island is action central for finance, luxury shopping, and nightlife, with beaches just a bus ride away. Kowloon has a whirlwind of shopping choices and most of the historic sights. The New Territories has lush parks, walks, and gardens.
  • An intriguing mix of new and old, Beijing is a modern capital city. Here you can visit the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace and sections of the Great Wall of China. The nightlife is diverse with offerings ranging from opera to acrobatics, clubs, and karaoke.
  • One of the largest cities in the world, Shanghai’s foremost attraction is commercial activity, but there’s lots to explore, starting with the Shanghai Museum, Bund (waterfront promenade), YuYuan Garden, and colonial neighbourhoods. A shopper’s and gourmet’s delight, Shanghai has shops everywhere and restaurants with all styles of Chinese food and international cuisines. The nightlife is alive again with performances, nightclubs, and bars.
  • Once the only Chinese city foreigners were allowed to trade in, Guangzhou is the economic centre of the Pearl River Delta. A modern city, Guangzhou has more than 150 historical sites including the Nanyue King Mausoleum, Chen family temple, Guangzhou Bowuguan, Six Banyan Temple, and Shamian Island. The city is also famous for embroidery, local opera, and food.
  • An imperial capital for 2,000 years, Xi’an has a fascinating history, elements of which can be seen in the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, Banpo Site, Goose Pagodas, Bell and Drum towers, Ming city walls, Da Qingzhensi and ancient architecture. The experience of shopping the outdoor antiques market is also popular. A prosperous city with a large student population, Xi’an has a lively nightlife.
  • When is the best time to fly to China?

    Peak season: The peak domestic travel seasons, when the Chinese travel, include Chinese New Year, Labour Day, and National Day. The New Year occurs in January / February. The Labour Day and National Day dates vary, but are around May 1 and October 1. Hong Kong’s high season is October through December. Despite the heat and humidity, summer is the peak season for Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou. Off season: Hong Kong’s off seasons are summer and winter. Conventions and trade fairs, however, book the best hotels, particularly in March and April. Winter in Beijing and Shanghai is the off season, and hotels offer substantial discounts. The best time to search for cheap flights to China is autumn when the weather is gorgeous and there are few tourists.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to China if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to China on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to China?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to China.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

    Shanghai Pu Dong is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in China. One-way flights to Shanghai Pu Dong typically cost RM 178, while return flights cost around RM 511.

  • How much is a return flight to China?

    A return flight to China will typically cost around RM 146, however they can be found for as little as RM 133.

  • Where does the fastest flight to China depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to China, Kota Kinabalu offers the quickest one-way flight (3 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Shanghai Hongqiao Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel - Air China is the closest property to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (0.0 km away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl).

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