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$403+ 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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SHA
jun. 17 — jun. 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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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 junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$721
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$403
(Mytrip)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,549
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 junio 12, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mié. 8/271:00 pmSFO - HGH
1 stop31h 45mAir China
mar. 9/168:00 pmHGH - SFO
1 stop29h 30mAir China
Deal found 6/10$721
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/271:00 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop19h 10mAir China
mar. 9/99:35 pmXMN - SFO
1 stop27h 55mAir China
Deal found 6/10$739
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/1011:35 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops31h 45mChina Southern
jue. 11/2012:35 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops23h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/12$740
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/1911:05 amSFO - CTU
1 stop21h 45mAir China
mar. 12/25:00 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop32h 50mAir China
Deal found 6/11$744
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
lun. 8/1111:55 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop25h 30mPhilippine Airlines
lun. 9/1511:00 amXMN - SFO
1 stop24h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/10$755
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/2012:35 amSFO - HGH
1 stop25h 45mChina Southern
dom. 10/266:35 pmHGH - SFO
2 stops41h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/9$758
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/1311:35 pmSFO - XMN
2 stops30h 05mChina Southern
dom. 11/2310:35 pmXMN - SFO
2 stops37h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/10$760
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 11/2511:30 pmSFO - SZX
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar. 12/912:40 pmSZX - SFO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$781
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/92:30 pmSFO - CTU
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/217:20 amCTU - SFO
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$795
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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. 9/2511:30 pmSFO - HGH
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
vie. 11/142:40 pmHGH - SFO
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$822
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dom. 8/1011:30 pmSFO - HGH
1 stop23h 15mAsiana Airlines
dom. 8/313:10 pmHGH - SFO
1 stop15h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/11$857
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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. 8/261:10 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop32h 20mKorean Air
sáb. 9/61:30 pmXMN - SFO
1 stop36h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 6/10$858

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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 junio 12, 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 FranciscoHangzhou

SFO - HGH

SFOHGH

San Francisco

mié. 8/27

1:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop31h 45m

Hangzhou

mar. 9/16

8:00 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

$721

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

mié. 8/27

1:00 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

mar. 9/9

9:35 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 55m

$739

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

lun. 8/11

11:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

lun. 9/15

11:00 am-8:50 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$755

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

lun. 8/25

12:35 am-3:40 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Chengdu

sáb. 9/6

12:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$772

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

sáb. 8/23

12:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

dom. 9/7

10:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 00m

$775

San FranciscoHangzhou

SFO - HGH

SFOHGH

San Francisco

lun. 8/25

12:35 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Hangzhou

jue. 9/18

8:30 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$775

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

jue. 9/4

11:30 pm-11:35 am

1 stop21h 05m

Shenzhen

vie. 9/12

12:45 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$787

San FranciscoHangzhou

SFO - HGH

SFOHGH

San Francisco

dom. 8/10

11:30 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Hangzhou

dom. 8/31

3:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

$857

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

mar. 8/26

1:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

sáb. 9/6

1:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 10m

$858

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

dom. 8/17

1:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

jue. 9/11

7:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop19h 05m

$873

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from Salinas with our price prediction graph.
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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 $1,125). Flying from Salinas to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 junio 12, 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.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 junio 12, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Salinas to China, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,088 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,490 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
738 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
ANA
8.3
Very good
882 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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 Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $403. However, be on the lookout for offers from Philippine Airlines and Air China, 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 $1,125). Flying from Salinas to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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 junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$734Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$740Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$740Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$817Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$832Average$1,644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$881Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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