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San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $421 and round-trip from $841. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 1:00 PM
        14h 15m
        Nonstop
        PEK 6:15 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Oct 28 | Air China
        PEK 12:55 PM
        12h 35m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:30 AM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Air China
        $1,051 $1,440
        27% off
        27% off
        $1,440 $1,051
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        14h 15m
        Nonstop
        PEK 6:15 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Nov 4 | Air China
        PEK 12:55 PM
        12h 35m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:30 AM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Air China
        $1,051 $1,440
        27% off
        27% off
        $1,440 $1,051
      • SFO 10:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Nov 5 | Philippine Airlines
        PEK 12:55 PM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:45 PM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Philippine Airlines
        $841 $1,440
        42% off
        42% off
        $1,440 $841
      • SFO 10:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Nov 9 | Philippine Airlines
        PEK 12:55 PM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:45 PM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Philippine Airlines
        $841
        42% off
        $1,440 $841
      • SFO 11:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Oct 26 | Philippine Airlines
        PEK 12:55 PM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:45 PM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Philippine Airlines
        $841
        42% off
        $1,440 $841
      • SFO 12:30 AM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Fri, Oct 23 | Philippine Airlines
        PEK 12:55 PM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:45 PM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Philippine Airlines
        $850
        41% off
        $1,440 $850
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        PKX 10:15 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Oct 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        PKX 9:35 PM
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:00 AM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Shanghai Airlines
        $861
        40% off
        $1,440 $861
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        PKX 10:15 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Fri, Oct 30 | China Eastern Airlines
        PEK 8:30 AM
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:00 AM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 6 | China Eastern Airlines
        $861
        40% off
        $1,440 $861
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        PKX 11:20 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Nov 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        PEK 8:30 AM
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:00 AM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | China Eastern Airlines
        $861
        40% off
        $1,440 $861
      • SFO 10:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Nov 2 | Philippine Airlines
        PKX 9:30 PM
        38h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Southern Airlines
        $870
        40% off
        $1,440 $870
      • SFO 6:30 AM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 6:20 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Fri, Dec 4 | Air Canada
        PEK 8:05 PM
        33h 46m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:51 PM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Air Canada
        $871
        40% off
        $1,440 $871
      • SFO 6:30 AM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 6:20 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Canada
        PEK 8:05 PM
        36h 1m
        1 stop
        SFO 4:06 PM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Air Canada
        $871
        40% off
        $1,440 $871
      • SFO 6:30 AM
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 6:20 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Dec 2 | Air Canada
        PEK 8:05 PM
        30h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:32 AM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 4 | Air Canada
        $871
        40% off
        $1,440 $871
      • SFO 6:30 AM
        20h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 6:20 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Fri, Oct 30 | Air Canada
        PEK 8:05 PM
        30h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:32 AM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Air Canada
        $871
        40% off
        $1,440 $871
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BJS 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        BJS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SFO 4:00 PM
        Beijing - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 12:00 PM
        14h 15m
        Nonstop
        PEK 6:15 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Nov 26 | Air China
        $611 $843
        28% off
        28% off
        $843 $611
      • SFO 10:45 AM
        14h 40m
        Nonstop
        PEK 5:25 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Nov 24 | United Airlines
        $615 $843
        27% off
        27% off
        $843 $615
      • SFO 10:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Nov 5 | Philippine Airlines
        $421 $843
        50% off
        50% off
        $843 $421
      • SFO 10:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Nov 9 | Philippine Airlines
        $422
        50% off
        $843 $422
      • SFO 11:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Oct 26 | Philippine Airlines
        $422
        50% off
        $843 $422
      • SFO 10:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Nov 2 | Philippine Airlines
        $422
        50% off
        $843 $422
      • SFO 12:30 AM
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Fri, Oct 23 | Philippine Airlines
        $446
        47% off
        $843 $446
      • SFO 10:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sat, Nov 7 | Philippine Airlines
        $447
        47% off
        $843 $447
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        31h 25m
        1 stop
        PKX 11:25 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Nov 24 | China Eastern Airlines
        $449
        47% off
        $843 $449
      • SFO 10:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Nov 12 | Philippine Airlines
        $454
        46% off
        $843 $454
      • SFO 11:40 PM
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55 AM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sat, Oct 31 | Philippine Airlines
        $461
        45% off
        $843 $461
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        PKX 11:20 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Oct 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        $466
        45% off
        $843 $466
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        PKX 10:15 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Nov 17 | China Eastern Airlines
        $472
        44% off
        $843 $472
      • SFO 12:00 PM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        PKX 10:15 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Dec 1 | China Eastern Airlines
        $472
        44% off
        $843 $472
      • SFO 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BJS 2:00 PM
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

According to Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest month for one-way flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing is September, with an average price of $545. In contrast, the most expensive month is usually June, with an average price of $1,267.

$1,267
$906
$545
$184
    Cheapest
  • $683
    Oct
  • $595
    Nov
  • $962
    Dec
  • $557
    Jan
  • $739
    Feb
  • $761
    Mar
  • $605
    Apr
  • $957
    May
  • $1,267
    Jun
  • $778
    Jul
  • $637
    Aug
  • $545
    Sep

What’s the cheapest month to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, February is usually the cheapest month to find flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing, with an average price of $844. In contrast, December is typically the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $1,750.

$1,750
$1,297
$844
$391
    Cheapest
  • $1,092
    Oct
  • $1,017
    Nov
  • $1,750
    Dec
  • $845
    Jan
  • $844
    Feb
  • $1,199
    Mar
  • $987
    Apr
  • $1,518
    May
  • $1,463
    Jun
  • $1,626
    Jul
  • $859
    Aug
  • $877
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing is Monday, with average fares usually lower than on other days. Avoid flying on Friday, as ticket prices are typically highest that day.

$932
$809
$686
$563
  • $686
    Mon
  • $726
    Tue
  • $829
    Wed
  • $766
    Thu
  • $932
    Fri
  • $767
    Sat
  • $851
    Sun

Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing flights?

The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing are Asiana Airlines, United Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, among 15 carriers on this route. Philippine Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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Flight Schedule from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing

Check the schedule for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. MU590

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    SFO

    14h

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
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  2. MU5195

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    7:55 PM

    PVG

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    10:15 PM

    PKX

    S M T W T F S

  3. MU590

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    SFO

    14h

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  4. MU5185

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    10:00 PM

    PVG

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:30 AM

    PKX

    S M T W T F S

  5. PR105

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    12:30 AM

    SFO

    14h

    Nonstop

    5:30 AM

    MNL

    S M - W T F -
    Search

  6. PR358

    Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport

    7:10 AM

    MNL

    4h 45m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    PEK

    - M - - T - S

  7. MU590

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    SFO

    14h

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  8. MU5099

    Shanghai Hongqiao Airport

    7:00 AM

    SHA

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    9:15 AM

    PEK

    S M T W T - -

  9. YP112

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    5:00 PM

    SFO

    12h 40m

    Nonstop

    9:40 PM

    ICN

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  10. OZ333

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    12:50 PM

    ICN

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    2:10 PM

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  11. MU590

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    SFO

    14h

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  12. MU5129

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    9:05 AM

    PVG

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:20 AM

    PKX

    S M T W T F S

  13. MU590

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    SFO

    14h

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  14. MU5155

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    10:30 AM

    PVG

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  15. MU590

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    12:00 PM

    SFO

    14h

    Nonstop

    5:00 PM

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  16. MU5161

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    3:30 PM

    PVG

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    6:00 PM

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  17. AS732

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    4:55 PM

    SFO

    1h 34m

    Nonstop

    6:29 PM

    LAX

    - - T - - F -
    Search

  18. 3U3838

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    11:15 PM

    LAX

    15h 45m

    Nonstop

    6:00 AM

    TFU

    - M - - T - S

  19. 3U6879

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    8:30 PM

    TFU

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    11:15 PM

    PEK

    - M T W T F S

  20. YP112

    San Francisco Intl. Airport

    5:00 PM

    SFO

    12h 40m

    Nonstop

    9:40 PM

    ICN

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  21. YP801

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    9:15 AM

    ICN

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    12:00 PM

    HKG

    - M T - T - S

  22. HX304

    Hong Kong Intl. Airport

    8:20 PM

    HKG

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    11:40 PM

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
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What to know about flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing?

Cheapest round-trip ticket price $1,024
Cheapest one-way flight price $421
Off-season for travel November
Peak season for travel July

FAQs for San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing Flights

  • When is peak season for travel to Beijing?

    ؜The peak travel time for visiting Beijing is October. During this time, flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing are the most expensive. Cheap tickets can still be booked on Trip.com.
  • Flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (BJS) take around 14 hours.
    • The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to downtown is about 25 km. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Beijing Daxing International Airport to downtown is about 43 km. It takes about 1 hour by taxi.
  • Yes. United Airlines and Air China operate direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing. The average flight time is approximately 13 hours 26 minutes, with about 1 flights per week. Actual schedules may vary by season.
  • The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing currently starts from $421, with round-trip fares from $841. The lowest fare is offered by Philippine Airlines departing on Thu, Nov 5; prices are subject to availability.
  • Yes. The average flight time from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing is about 13 hours 28 minutes. Actual flight time may vary due to routing, weather, and air traffic.
  • Currently, multiple airlines offer flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing, including: United Airlines Asiana Airlines China Eastern Airlines Air China Philippine Airlines All Nippon Airways Japan Airlines Cathay Pacific Korean Air Alaska Airlines The selected airlines are based on Trip.com user booking data from the past 90 days.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing is $804, and the average round-trip fare is $1,279. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing are usually cheapest in September, with an average one-way fare of about $804. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing departs at 10:35, and the latest one departs at 10:35. There are approximately 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before your trip.
  • Flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport to Beijing usually arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport. Beijing Capital International Airport is the most convenient option for this route.

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