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Flights from San Francisco to Xi'an
What to know about flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
The distance between San Francisco and Xi'an is approximately 10,429.6 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in December. The cheapest month to book is August.
Cheapest one-way
$450
China Southern Airlines
SFO-SIA
32h 40m · 1 stop
Wed, Sep 9
Cheapest round-trip
$831
Korean Air
SFO-SIA
31h 40m · 2 stops
Thu, Sep 24 - Wed, Sep 30
Recommended airlines
When to travel
September
Cheapest
December
Peak season for travel
Route details
10,429.6 km
Flight distance
How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco to Xi'an over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $450 and round-trip from $831. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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SFO 12:50 PM31h 40m1 stopXIY 11:30 AMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Thu, Sep 24 | Korean Air
XIY 12:40 PM37h1 stopSFO 10:40 AMXi'an - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 30 | Korean Air
Price detailsDepartureSFO-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-XIYEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnXIY-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletICN-SFOEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$831 $1,03219% off19% off$1,032 $831 -
SFO 12:50 PM31h 40m1 stopXIY 11:30 AMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 15 | Korean Air
XIY 12:40 PM37h1 stopSFO 10:40 AMXi'an - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 22 | Korean Air
Price detailsDepartureSFO-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-XIYEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnXIY-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletICN-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$845 $1,03218% off18% off$1,032 $845
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SFO 12:50 PM31h 40m1 stopXIY 11:30 AMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 23 | Korean Air
XIY 12:40 PM37h1 stopSFO 10:40 AMXi'an - San Francisco | Wed, Sep 30 | Korean Air
Price detailsDepartureSFO-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-XIYEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnXIY-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletICN-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$845 $1,03218% off18% off$1,032 $845
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SFO 1:00 PM19h 40m1 stopXIY 11:40 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Tue, Oct 20 | Cathay Pacific
XIY 3:50 PM21h 50m1 stopSFO 10:40 PMXi'an - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Cathay Pacific
Price detailsDepartureSFO-XIY
Included
ReturnXIY-SFO
Included
$84618% off$1,032 $846 -
SFO 12:50 PM31h 40m1 stopXIY 11:30 AMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 16 | Korean Air
XIY 12:40 PM37h1 stopSFO 10:40 AMXi'an - San Francisco | Sun, Sep 20 | Korean Air
Price detailsDepartureSFO-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-XIYEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnXIY-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$84718% off$1,032 $847
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SFO 12:00 PM20h 55m1 stopXIY 11:55 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Thu, Sep 24 | China Eastern Airlines
XIY 6:30 AM17h 35m1 stopSFO 9:05 AMXi'an - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 1 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsDepartureSFO-PVGEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPVG-XIYEconomy class
Included
ReturnXIY-SHAEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$85217% off$1,032 $852 -
SFO 11:20 PM21h 50m1 stopXIY 12:10 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Tue, Sep 15 | Asiana Airlines
XIY 1:10 PM17h 20m1 stopSFO 3:30 PMXi'an - San Francisco | Tue, Sep 22 | Asiana Airlines
Price detailsDepartureSFO-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-XIYEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnXIY-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletICN-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$86216% off$1,032 $862 -
SFO 12:50 PM31h 40m1 stopXIY 11:30 AMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Tue, Oct 20 | Korean Air
XIY 12:40 PM36h 50m1 stopSFO 10:30 AMXi'an - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 24 | Korean Air
Price detailsDepartureSFO-XIY
Included
ReturnXIY-SFO
Included
$86316% off$1,032 $863
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SFO 11:20 PM21h 50m1 stopXIY 12:10 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 16 | Asiana Airlines
XIY 1:10 PM17h 20m1 stopSFO 3:30 PMXi'an - San Francisco | Sun, Sep 20 | Asiana Airlines
Price detailsDepartureSFO-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-XIYEconomy class
Included
USB port and power outletReturnXIY-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletICN-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$86716% off$1,032 $867
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SFO 11:00 PM22h 25m1 stopXIY 12:25 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Sun, Oct 25 | Asiana Airlines
XIY 1:25 PM17h 5m1 stopSFO 2:30 PMXi'an - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | Asiana Airlines
Price detailsDepartureSFO-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-XIYEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnXIY-ICNEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletICN-SFOEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$87715% off$1,032 $877
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SFO 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopSIA 2:00 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal Airline
SIA 3:00 PM6hNonstopSFO 4:00 PMXi'an - San Francisco | Fri, Sep 11 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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SFO 12:35 AM32h 40m1 stopXIY 12:15 AMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 9 | China Southern Airlines
Price detailsSFO-CANEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletCAN-XIYEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$450 $61026% off26% off$610 $450 -
SFO 12:00 PM33h 50m1 stopXIY 12:50 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Thu, Sep 24 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsSFO-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPVG-XIYEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$473 $61022% off22% off$610 $473
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SFO 12:00 PM33h 50m1 stopXIY 12:50 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Thu, Sep 10 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsSFO-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPVG-XIYEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$476 $61022% off22% off$610 $476
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SFO 12:00 PM32h 30m1 stopXIY 11:30 AMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Thu, Sep 17 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsSFO-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPVG-XIYEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$47722% off$610 $477
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SFO 12:00 PM33h 50m1 stopXIY 12:50 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Mon, Sep 14 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsSFO-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPVG-XIYEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$48520% off$610 $485
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SFO 5:00 PM34h 40m1 stopXIY 6:40 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Mon, Sep 14 | Air Premia
Price detailsSFO-ICNEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletICN-XIYEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$50018% off$610 $500 -
SFO 1:00 PM32h 15m1 stopXIY 12:15 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Wed, Oct 21 | Air China
Price detailsSFO-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet$51316% off$610 $513 -
SFO 12:00 PM33h 50m1 stopXIY 12:50 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Mon, Sep 21 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsSFO-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPVG-XIYEconomy classIn-flight meals are available$51615% off$610 $516
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SFO 12:00 PM33h 50m1 stopXIY 12:50 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Sat, Sep 26 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsSFO-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet$51715% off$610 $517
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SFO 1:00 PM34h 40m1 stopXIY 2:40 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Thu, Oct 29 | China Eastern Airlines
Price detailsSFO-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPVG-XIYEconomy class$51815% off$610 $518
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SFO 1:00 PM17h 25m1 stopSIA 2:00 PMSan Francisco - Xi'an | Wed, Sep 9 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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Which airlines are the most popular for San Francisco to Xi'an flights?
The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Xi'an are China Eastern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Asiana Airlines, among 5 carriers on this route. China Southern Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific
Asiana Airlines
China Southern Airlines
Air China
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from San Francisco to Xi'an according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.
Trip.com price insights on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an
Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an is September, with an average price of $394; while the month with the highest flight price is usually May, with an average price of up to $1,094.
$1,094
$744
$394
$44
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Xi'an (SFO-SIA)?
Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $450 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to XIY on Wed, Sep 9), while Korean Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $831 departing on Thu, Sep 24 and returning on Wed, Sep 30. -
Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Xi'an with the following airlines, including: Air Canada Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days. -
When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals. -
How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
· Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 9, with one-way flights priced at just $450.
· Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern Airlines.
· Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
· Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
· Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Xi'an travel is around December.
· Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users. -
When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (SIA) the cheapest?
The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an is August, when demand for travel is lower. -
Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an on?
After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an on September 18, 2026 with China Southern Airlines, with prices starting at $447. -
Which airports can I fly into Xi'an from San Francisco?
You can arrive at any of the following airports in Xi'an: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (SFO-XIY) are by far the most popular option for this route. -
Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Xi'an?
The time difference between Xi'an and San Francisco is 16h. -
How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages. -
What is the average cost of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Francisco to Xi'an is $800. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability. -
How do I book flights from San Francisco to Xi'an on Trip.com?
Enter San Francisco and Xi'an, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
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