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China to USA Air Freight — Rates from €3.00/kg

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Air freight rates from China to United States. 1 airlines, 1+ flights. Express from €6.80. Compare express, standard & economy options.

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Routes › China › United States

China to USA Air Freight Rates

Compare indicative air cargo rates from China (PEK, PVG, CAN, SZX) to United States (JFK, LAX, ORD). Updated April 2026.

from €3.00/kg
Economy rate
3–20 days
Transit time
6 airlines
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Indicative Rates by Service Level

⚡ Express
2–4 days door-to-door
Weight Rate/kg
1–45 kg€6.80–€9.00
45–100 kg€5.80–€7.80
100–300 kg€5.00–€6.50
300–1000 kg€4.20–€5.50
1000+ kg€3.50–€4.80
✈ Standard
5–12 days
POPULAR
Weight Rate/kg
1–45 kg€5.20–€6.80
45–100 kg€4.50–€5.80
100–300 kg€3.80–€5.00
300–1000 kg€3.20–€4.20
1000+ kg€2.80–€3.50
🌍 Economy
12–20 days
Weight Rate/kg
1–45 kg€4.00–€5.20
45–100 kg€3.50–€4.50
100–300 kg€2.80–€3.80
300–1000 kg€2.40–€3.20
1000+ kg€2.00–€2.80

Per kg incl. fuel surcharge. Add: security (€0.05–0.15/kg), handling (€0.10–0.25/kg), customs from €45. Chargeable weight = max(actual, volumetric). Use calculator →

Airlines on This Route

✈
Air China
Standard / Express · 3–7 days
Direct
📦
Express only · 2–4 days
Express
🟡
Express only · 2–4 days
Express
🌐
Standard via DXB · 4–6 days
Via hub
🌐
Standard via DOH · 4–6 days
Via hub

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🗺 Route Info
FromPEK · PVG · CAN · SZX
ToJFK · LAX · ORD
Distance~11,000 km
CustomsUS Customs required
UpdatedApril 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does air freight from China to USA take? +
Express: 2–5 days, Standard: 5–12 days, Economy: 12–20 days (airport-to-airport). Add 1–3 days for customs and delivery. Direct flights are fastest; hub connections add 1–2 days but may offer better rates.
What is the minimum weight for air freight? +
Most carriers accept from 1 kg, but air freight becomes cost-effective vs. courier services above 45–50 kg. Below that, DHL/FedEx/UPS express often provides better value with door-to-door service included.
How is air freight cost calculated? +
Cost = rate per kg × chargeable weight. Chargeable weight is the higher of actual weight or volumetric weight (L×W×H cm ÷ 6000). Add surcharges for fuel, security, and handling. Use our calculator →
Which airports handle China to USA air freight? +
Departure: Beijing Capital (PEK), Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Shenzhen (SZX). Arrival: New York JFK, Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD). Airport choice affects transit time and cost — central hubs offer more flights but regional airports may be closer to your delivery point.

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