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$417+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to China

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SFO — PVG
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to China

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$786
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$417
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,071
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From Salinas to China
One-way flight from Salinas to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($338 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 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 4, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Wed 4/233:30 pmSFO - SHE
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2110:05 amSHE - SFO
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$786
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 4/2912:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/301:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$810
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Sun 11/1611:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 12/2312:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/3$819
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 4/143:30 pmSFO - PEK
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/111:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$827
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Tue 5/612:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop26h 35mChina Southern
Sun 6/15:30 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops42h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 4/3$840
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Mon 4/211:45 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 15mANA
Mon 5/198:20 amPEK - SFO
1 stop23h 15mANA
Deal found 4/3$847
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Tue 6/32:45 pmSFO - PKX
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/118:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$852
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 4/4$861
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Mon 4/1412:35 amSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/67:35 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/3$879
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Sun 5/183:30 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/259:50 amTAO - SFO
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$882
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Mon 4/1412:55 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop29h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/210:20 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/3$888
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Thu 4/178:55 amSFO - PEK
2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 6/42:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/3$891

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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 4, 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 FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

3:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop26h 35m

Shenyang

Wed 5/21

10:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$786

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

11:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/20

4:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$810

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

3:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops40h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/11

1:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$827

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 6/1

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$840

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

1:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 5/19

8:20 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$847

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

2:45 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops31h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 6/11

8:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$852

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Fri 8/29

1:05 am-1:40 am

1 stop33h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 9/4

2:40 am-5:50 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$861

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:55 pm-8:55 am

1 stop29h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 5/2

10:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$888

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

8:55 am-11:50 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/4

2:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop33h 35m

$891

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

8:55 am-12:05 am

2 stops24h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 6/4

7:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

$891

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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 4, 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 4, 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 4, 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.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $417. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Vietnam Airlines, 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 (90%), Air China (90%) and China Eastern (58%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to China?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to China? While on average our users pay $2,393, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $409. The most popular route (San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), is priced around $748.

  • 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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  • 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$421Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Korean AirCheapest$634Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$702Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air ChinaCheapest$729Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$732Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
DeltaCheapest$841Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Cathay PacificCheapest$882Average$1,481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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