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$1,240+ Cheap flights from Santa Barbara (SBA) to China

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SBA — SHA
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Barbara to China

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Round-trip from

$1,240
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$916
From Santa Barbara to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($79 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from Santa Barbara to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Barbara to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/189:26 amSBA - PVG
2 stops38h 24mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/225:00 pmPVG - SBA
1 stop33h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$1,240
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1812:24 pmSBA - PVG
2 stops36h 56mQatar Airways
Tue 10/2112:35 amPVG - SBA
2 stops33h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,718

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Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

9:26 am-2:50 pm

2 stops38h 24m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/22

5:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop33h 40m

$1,240

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Sat 10/18

12:24 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops36h 56m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/21

12:35 am-6:41 pm

2 stops33h 06m

$1,718

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Deals found on 9/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Barbara to China

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to China (average of $1,090). Flying from Santa Barbara 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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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Santa Barbara to China?

    Most people fly from Santa Barbara (SBA) if they book a flight from Santa Barbara to China. Santa Barbara is conveniently located just 8.0 mi from Santa Barbara’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Barbara to China?

    Airlines like American Airlines fly from Santa Barbara to China in about 38h 24m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 6384 mi.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Barbara to China?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara to China?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Barbara to China (average of $1,090). Flying from Santa Barbara 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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