China Flights Update — 29 May 2026
flights • 29 May 2026
Several **new and restored China-bound routes** are appearing on major long-haul networks, with the clearest recent additions showing up from **North America to Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong**. According to Wendy Perrin’s route roundup, current nonstop options include **Los Angeles–Beijing** on Air China, **Los Angeles–Shanghai** on China Eastern, Delta and United, **San Francisco–Beijing** on Air China, **San Francisco–Shanghai** on China Eastern and United, and **Seattle–Beijing (PKX)** on Delta and Hainan Airlines, with **Seattle–Hong Kong** on Cathay Pacific already operating since 30 March 2026.[1] For Australian travellers planning China trips via overseas hubs, these services can improve connection choices and fare flexibility, especially if you are transiting through the US. Momondo’s China flight page also shows active booking availability into major Chinese gateways such as **Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Guangzhou**, which suggests broad capacity across multiple carriers rather than a single route recovery story.[2] A notable example of network growth is **Air China’s new Beijing–Venice service**, which underscores that China’s international route expansion is not limited to Asia-Pacific gateways.[4] If you want, I can turn this into a **short travel news brief focused only on Australia-to-China routing options** or a **city-by-city list of the most useful China gateways for Australians**.