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$350+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to China

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SHA
oct. 15 — oct. 221
mié. 10/15
mié. 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to China flight deals. Data was last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$661
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$350
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$825
From Salinas to China
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Cheapest flights from Salinas to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on septiembre 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/1412:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
mié. 10/291:45 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/1411:55 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop19h 05mPhilippine Airlines
mié. 10/225:25 pmXMN - SFO
1 stop18h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/13$670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/1412:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop24h 05mCathay Pacific
mié. 11/127:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/13$671
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2212:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/81:00 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$676
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/2312:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop26h 05mCathay Pacific
mar. 10/1410:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$678
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/2411:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
vie. 10/2412:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/12$682
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/2811:30 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop19h 25mPhilippine Airlines
mar. 11/45:40 pmXMN - SFO
1 stop17h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/13$682
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 10/212:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
lun. 10/136:20 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop17h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 9/13$683
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mar. 10/2111:10 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
mar. 12/161:45 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$686
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/2810:15 amSFO - PEK
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
dom. 11/93:30 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$687
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/2912:00 pmSFO - SHE
1 stop29h 50mChina Eastern
lun. 11/177:40 amSHE - SFO
1 stop17h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/13$688
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 10/2810:15 amSFO - PEK
1 stop40h 00mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/73:30 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$689

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

12:25 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

mar. 11/11

7:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$706

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

mié. 10/29

12:25 pm-12:55 am

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

lun. 11/10

3:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop22h 20m

$706

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

mié. 9/24

11:10 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

dom. 10/5

12:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$711

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

jue. 10/2

12:35 am-9:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

lun. 10/13

11:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops24h 30m

$720

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

dom. 11/2

11:25 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

mar. 11/11

7:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$741

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

sáb. 11/8

10:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

Beijing Capital

mié. 11/19

7:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$741

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

jue. 10/2

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

Shenyang

mié. 10/22

6:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop29h 35m

$742

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

mié. 11/5

10:09 pm-6:00 am

1 stop39h 51m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

dom. 11/16

10:55 pm-7:34 am

1 stop24h 39m

$743

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

mié. 10/29

10:09 pm-6:00 am

1 stop40h 51m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

mié. 11/5

10:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$786

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

mié. 11/5

10:09 pm-6:00 am

1 stop39h 51m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

jue. 11/13

2:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$786

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to China?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to China (average of $1,090). Flying from Salinas to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 septiembre 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to China, such as Cathay Pacific, China Southern, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Air China
7.2
Good
99 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Overall

7.6

Boarding

7.9

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Salinas to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to China?

    A quick flight from Salinas to China can take about 21h 10m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $742. There are 5564 mi between Salinas and China. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to China one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Philippine Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $350. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to China for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Salinas to China?

    Most travelers choose San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, San Francisco - Shanghai Pu Dong or San Francisco - Guangzhou Baiyun when deciding on the best route from Salinas to China.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to China flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Salinas to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salinas to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salinas to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to China?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to China (average of $1,090). Flying from Salinas to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Salinas to China

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$601Average$1,037FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$658Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China SouthernCheapest$699Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$706Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$829Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$832Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$853Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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