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✈️ How to budget for a IVF trip to the United States? Full analysis of airfare, accommodation, and treatment costs

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The journey of IVF to the United States is both a medical challenge and a significant investment. Every expense, from medical expenses to accommodation and transportation, needs to be planned in advance. This article will break down the budget structure of IVF in the United States item by item, helping you develop a clear and controllable financial plan.


1 💉 IVF treatment costs

projectCost Range (USD)describe
Initial consultation$200 - $500Some clinics offer free or remote first-time consultations
Basic IVF cycle$12,000 - $20,000Including ovulation induction, egg retrieval, embryo culture, and one-time transplantation
Drug expenses$3,000 - $6,000Different according to ovarian response and age
Embryo freezing/storage$1000- $2000 (first year)Annual renewal fee of approximately $500- $800
PGTA (Embryo Screening)$3,000 - $6,000Optional projects to increase success rate
Multi cycle package$18,000 - $30,000Packaging multiple cycles at once, with lower single cost
Embryo Freeze Transfer (FET)$3,000 - $5,000Payment upon re transplantation of frozen embryos

total:

  • Single cycle without PGTA: approximately $15000- $26000

  • Including PGTA or multiple cycles: approximately $20000- $35000+

It is recommended to prioritize clinics with high success rates, standardized services, and smooth communication, such as INCINTA Fertility Center (IFC), which provides personalized treatment and Chinese language service support.


II ✈️ airfare

number of peopleRound trip airfare budget (RMB)describe
Round trip for one person (economy class)¥6,000 - ¥12,000Direct flights from Shanghai/Beijing to Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and other destinations
Two people walking together¥12,000 - ¥24,000Savings can be achieved through advance booking/discounted tickets

Suggestion:

  • Book 2-3 months in advance to enjoy low prices

  • Avoid peak seasons such as summer vacation, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc

  • Follow the official website activities of airlines such as Air China, United Airlines, ANA, etc


III 🏨 accommodation expenses

regionAccommodation typeMonthly budget (USD)Crowd
Los Angeles/IrvineAirbnb Small House$2,000 - $3,500Flexible short-term rental, able to cook for oneself
Clinic cooperation monthly rental apartment$2,500 - $4,000Some clinics offer recommendations or collaborations
starred hotel$3500+/monthSuitable for short-term stay or rest during the transplant period

Suggested length of accommodation:

  • 1-cycle process: approximately 3-6 weeks

  • Frozen embryo transfer: approximately 10-14 days

  • According to the doctor's evaluation, travel to the United States can be compressed or phased appropriately


4 🚘 Transportation and daily living expenses

projectMonthly budget (USD)describe
Car rental+fuel cost$800 - $1,200Los Angeles and other places suggest self driving, and clinics are often not close to the subway
Uber ride hailing service$500+If you don't rent a car, frequent daily pick-up and drop off will result in higher costs
food ingredients$400 - $800Self cooking is more cost-effective, while dining out increases expenses
Medical Insurance/Temporary Travel Insurance$100 - $300Suggest purchasing medical insurance or accident insurance during your trip to the United States
Mobile card/Wi Fi$50 - $100Choose T-Mobile/AT& T Temporary Package

5 💡 Key suggestions on how to save budget

  1. Preferred Clinic PackageChoosing a combination of multi cycle packages and frozen transplantation can significantly reduce total costs.

  2. Accompanying with friends and familyTwo people traveling together can share the cost of accommodation/transportation.

  3. Accommodation, cooking for oneselfAirbnb equipped kitchen saves a lot of dining expenses.

  4. Booking off-season travelAvoiding peak travel periods to the United States, airfare and accommodation are cheaper.

  5. Get to know the clinic's recommended services in advanceIFC provides clinic recommendations for accommodation, translation, and transportation arrangements to reduce trial and error costs.

  6. Advance planning for visa application and translation servicesAvoid implicit fees charged by intermediaries.


VI 🧾 Overall budget estimate (RMB)

projectSingle cycle budgetMulti cycle budget
Total cost of in vitro medical treatment¥ 100000- ¥ 180000¥ 180000- ¥ 280000
air ticket¥6,000 - ¥12,000Ditto.
Accommodation (6 weeks)¥15,000 - ¥30,000Multiple period phased visits to the United States can be made in batches
Transportation and Life¥5,000 - ¥12,000Depending on the region
Other (visa, insurance, etc.)¥2,000 - ¥5,000one-time expense

Comprehensive total (single cycle):¥ 130000- ¥ 220000
Multi cycle total (in batches to the United States):¥ 200000- ¥ 350000


✅ Summary: Scientific planning, rational investment, and the path to achieving good pregnancy

Although in vitro fertilization in the United States is expensive, with a reasonable budget and advance planning, high-quality treatment can be completed within a controlled range. Choosing a clinic with high success rate, smooth communication, and multilingual services (such as INCINTA Fertility Center) will be a crucial step towards achieving the "baby dream".

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