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

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# 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

 Carriers available

 

 
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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 →](/en/air-freight-calculator/)

## Airlines on This Route

 
 
 ✈

 Air China

Standard / Express · 3–7 days

 

 Direct
 

 
 
 📦

 [FedEx Express](/shipping/fedex-express/)

Express only · 2–4 days

 

 Express
 

 
 
 🟡

 [DHL Aviation](/shipping/dhl-aviation/)

Express only · 2–4 days

 

 Express
 

 
 
 🌐

 [Emirates SkyCargo](/shipping/emirates-skycargo/)

Standard via DXB · 4–6 days

 

 Via hub
 

 
 
 🌐

 [Qatar Airways Cargo](/shipping/qatar-airways-cargo/)

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 →](/en/air-freight-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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