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$414+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to China

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SFO — PVG
Apr 29 — May 61
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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 April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$809
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$414
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,046
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From Salinas to China
One-way flight from Salinas to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 April 24, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2911:10 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 6/2010:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/23$804
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 5/123:30 pmSFO - SHE
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/247:45 amSHE - SFO
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$809
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/112:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 5/267:45 amPKX - SFO
1 stop16h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/23$812
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/111:10 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/235:30 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$813
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 5/134:45 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/199:35 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$817
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 9/112:35 amSFO - PKX
2 stops23h 20mChina Southern
Thu 10/301:30 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops22h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 4/23$818
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 9/1411:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 9/2312:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/23$823
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/312:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 5/217:00 amPEK - SFO
2 stops23h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/23$830
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Tue 9/21:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop27h 55mANA
Wed 10/153:10 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops21h 33mANA
Deal found 4/23$840
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Thu 9/1812:35 amSFO - HGH
1 stop27h 45mChina Southern
Thu 10/231:10 pmHGH - SFO
1 stop22h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 4/23$858
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 8/291:05 amSFO - PKX
1 stop33h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/42:40 amPKX - SFO
1 stop30h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/24$867
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Thu 9/411:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Fri 9/123:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop15h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/23$871

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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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to China that are best for you.

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Salinas

Fly to

China

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

11:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/20

10:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$804

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

3:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop26h 35m

Shenyang

Sat 5/24

7:45 am-1:00 pm

2 stops20h 15m

$809

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 5/11

6:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$811

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

12:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 5/26

7:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 20m

$812

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

11:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 5/23

5:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops34h 30m

$813

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-3:15 pm

2 stops23h 15m

$830

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

12:35 am-9:55 pm

2 stops30h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 5/19

11:10 am-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$854

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 4/28

1:45 am-8:15 pm

1 stop27h 30m

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/8

3:10 pm-9:46 pm

2 stops21h 36m

$877

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop29h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/27

10:55 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop12h 45m

$889

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

12:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 5/27

10:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop16h 05m

$893

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Salinas to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 April 24, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to China

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to China. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 April 24, 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
8.3
Very good

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $414. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Korean Air, 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?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to China?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Salinas to China are United Airlines (86%), Air China (86%) and China Eastern (65%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to China?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to China? While on average our users pay $2,234, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $427. The most popular route (San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $733.

  • 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.

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    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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to China (average of $1,185). Flying from Salinas to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$420Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Korean AirCheapest$634Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$702Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air ChinaCheapest$729Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$732Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
EVA AirCheapest$835Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$837Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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