What airlines fly to China?

China Southern, Cathay Pacific and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Santa Barbara according to our data. China Southern is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to China. Keep in mind that there are 15 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to China?

Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to China refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to China?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:49 am - 4:20 pm

SBA

PVG

38h 31m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 5:57 pm

PVG

SBA

38h 17m

2 stops

$1,789Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

12:20 pm - 10:35 pm

SBA

PVG

43h 15m

2 stops

6:40 pm - 6:33 pm

PVG

SBA

38h 53m

2 stops

$1,993Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3

6:00 am - 5:45 pm

SBA

PVG

20h 45m

1 stop

12:10 pm - 11:53 am

PVG

SBA

14h 43m

1 stop

$3,775United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

2:30 pm - 5:45 pm

SBA

PVG

36h 15m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 5:45 pm

PVG

SBA

37h 55m

2 stops

$3,789United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3

2:30 pm - 5:45 pm

SBA

PVG

36h 15m

1 stop

8:10 pm - 9:56 pm

PVG

SBA

16h 46m

1 stop

$3,946United Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 3

9:15 am - 5:25 pm

SBA

PVG

17h 10m

1 stop

8:10 pm - 9:44 pm

PVG

SBA

16h 34m

1 stop

$4,040United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

6:00 am - 5:45 pm

SBA

PVG

20h 45m

1 stop

12:10 pm - 5:50 pm

PVG

SBA

20h 40m

1 stop

$4,448United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

12:39 pm - 11:20 am

SBA

SHA

55h 41m

2 stops

12:45 pm - 11:47 am

SHA

SBA

38h 02m

2 stops

$4,959Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jul 16 - Thu, Jul 23

6:00 am - 5:45 pm

SBA

PVG

20h 45m

1 stop

12:10 pm - 1:32 pm

PVG

SBA

16h 22m

2 stops

$8,928United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

Qatar Airways flights from Santa Barbara to China

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Qatar Airways

Sep 30

SBA10:49 amSanta Barbara

38h 31m

2 stops

PVG4:20 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 4

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

38h 17m

2 stops

SBA5:57 pmSanta Barbara

$1,789

Qatar Airways

Aug 31

SBA12:20 pmSanta Barbara

43h 15m

2 stops

PVG10:35 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 3

PVG6:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong

38h 53m

2 stops

SBA6:33 pmSanta Barbara

$1,993

United Airlines flights from Santa Barbara to China

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United Airlines

Sep 30

SBA6:00 amSanta Barbara

20h 45m

1 stop

PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Oct 4

PVG12:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

14h 43m

1 stop

SBA11:53 amSanta Barbara

$3,775

United Airlines

Aug 31

SBA2:30 pmSanta Barbara

36h 15m

1 stop

PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 3

PVG6:50 pmShanghai Pu Dong

37h 55m

2 stops

SBA5:45 pmSanta Barbara

$3,789

United Airlines

Aug 31

SBA2:30 pmSanta Barbara

36h 15m

1 stop

PVG5:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong

Sep 3

PVG8:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong

16h 46m

1 stop

SBA9:56 pmSanta Barbara

$3,946

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Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

10:49 am-4:20 pm

2 stops38h 31m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

6:40 pm-5:57 pm

2 stops38h 17m

$1,789

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

12:20 pm-10:35 pm

2 stops43h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/3

6:40 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops38h 53m

$1,993

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

12:10 pm-11:53 am

1 stop14h 43m

$3,775

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

2:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/3

6:50 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$3,789

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Mon 8/31

2:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop36h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/3

8:10 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$3,946

Quickest round-trip

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

9:15 am-5:25 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

8:10 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop16h 34m

$4,040

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

12:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$4,448

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - SHA

SBASHA

Santa Barbara

Thu 7/16

12:39 pm-11:20 am

2 stops55h 41m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/23

12:45 pm-11:47 am

2 stops38h 02m

$4,959

Santa BarbaraShanghai

SBA - PVG

SBAPVG

Santa Barbara

Wed 9/30

6:00 am-5:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/4

12:10 pm-1:32 pm

2 stops16h 22m

$8,928

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Santa Barbara to China

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to China?
Prices for flights from Santa Barbara Airport to China refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Santa Barbara Airport to China?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Santa Barbara Airport to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to China can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at China. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Santa Barbara to China?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to China from Santa Barbara.

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Flights from Santa Barbara to China with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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