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$337+ 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 9/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SHA
Aug 7 — Aug 141
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Thu 8/14
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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 August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$597
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$337
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,006
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 August 2, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/1512:00 pmSFO - WUH
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 10/179:30 pmWUH - SFO
1 stop26h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/31$597
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Thu 9/1812:00 pmSFO - FOC
1 stop31h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 10/151:25 pmFOC - SFO
1 stop34h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/1$598
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 10/1312:55 pmSFO - HGH
1 stop18h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/248:00 amHGH - SFO
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/1$671
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 9/412:00 pmSFO - NNG
1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/307:35 amNNG - SFO
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$676
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/2912:20 amSFO - WUH
1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/278:40 pmWUH - SFO
1 stop16h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/31$695
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:00 pmSFO - NNG
1 stop35h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 11/25:30 pmNNG - SFO
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/30$695
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/912:35 amSFO - HGH
1 stop19h 40mChina Southern
Sun 9/146:35 pmHGH - SFO
2 stops40h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 7/31$697
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1812:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/207:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$701
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 8/912:05 amSFO - CAN
1 stop17h 50mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/1010:10 amCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/1$703
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 8/3012:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/712:05 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/1$704
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Mon 9/112:35 amSFO - PKX
2 stops24h 30mChina Southern
Thu 10/303:15 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop20h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 8/1$704
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 9/101:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop20h 20mAir China
Tue 11/114:40 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop32h 35mAir China
Deal found 7/30$706

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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 August 2, 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 FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

12:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Wuhan

Fri 10/17

9:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop26h 35m

$597

San FranciscoFuzhou

SFO - FOC

SFOFOC

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 15m

Fuzhou

Wed 10/15

1:25 pm-9:05 am

1 stop34h 40m

$598

San FranciscoHangzhou

SFO - HGH

SFOHGH

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

12:55 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Hangzhou

Mon 11/24

8:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$671

San FranciscoNanning

SFO - NNG

SFONNG

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Nanning

Thu 10/30

7:35 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 25m

$676

San FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Mon 9/29

12:20 am-10:20 am

1 stop19h 00m

Wuhan

Mon 10/27

8:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$695

San FranciscoNanning

SFO - NNG

SFONNG

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Nanning

Sun 11/2

5:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop31h 30m

$695

San FranciscoHangzhou

SFO - HGH

SFOHGH

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

12:35 am-11:15 am

1 stop19h 40m

Hangzhou

Sun 9/14

6:35 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$697

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop39h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 12/20

7:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 30m

$701

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Sat 8/9

12:05 am-8:55 am

1 stop17h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 9/10

10:10 am-11:30 am

1 stop16h 20m

$703

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:35 am-4:05 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 10/30

3:15 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$704

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to China (average of $1,120). Flying from Salinas to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 August 2, 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 August 2, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to China, such as Korean Air, Japan Airlines, and Asiana Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,122 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,122 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,122 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,541 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,122 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
468 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,122 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
951 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,122 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
China Southern
7.6
Good
104 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,122 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $337. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and China Southern, 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 - Beijing Capital 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to China (average of $1,120). Flying from Salinas to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$705Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$706Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$730Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$817Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$829Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$832Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$860Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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