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$452+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Capital, China (PEK)

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SFO — PEK
Apr 13 — Apr 201
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Capital

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Capital (PEK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 8, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$808
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$453
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,094

Good round-trip deal

$1,139 or less

Good one-way deal

$623 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Beijing Capital flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Beijing Capital
One-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Capital
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Capital. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 8, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1012:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop30h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 5/31:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/7$809
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 5/612:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/131:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$840
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2111:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 10/712:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/7$859
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 9/1410:48 amSFO - PEK
2 stops34h 12mANA
Tue 10/73:10 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops33h 07mANA
Deal found 4/7$872
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 4/2112:40 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 50mKorean Air
Sun 5/41:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/8$881
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2411:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Fri 5/234:50 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop13h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/6$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 5/51:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 50mChina Airlines
Tue 5/278:20 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop38h 35mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/8$980
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/228:55 amSFO - PEK
2 stops23h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 5/249:00 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops33h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/6$1,002
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/812:50 amSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 45mEVA Air
Tue 4/151:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop21h 05mEVA Air
Deal found 4/7$1,024

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Capital 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 8, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Capital

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

12:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/24

6:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$809

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/13

1:30 am-1:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$840

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 9/21

11:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/7

12:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$859

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 9/14

10:48 am-12:00 pm

2 stops34h 12m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/7

3:10 pm-9:17 am

2 stops33h 07m

$872

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/4

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$881

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 5/23

4:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$913

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

1:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop18h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/27

8:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$980

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

8:55 am-11:50 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/24

9:00 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$1,002

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

1:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop14h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/24

1:00 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop12h 30m

$1,013

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/30

7:50 pm-6:45 am

1 stop25h 55m

$1,031

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Capital

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Capital in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Capital

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Capital from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Capital. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport (average of $1,199). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). 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 SFO to PEK?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Capital. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 8, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Capital. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Capital. 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 8, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Capital by month

Plan your trip to Capital by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing Capital Airport ranges from 0.0 - 8.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing Capital Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Capital by month

Plan your trip to Capital by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing Capital Airport, 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 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Capital

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Capital. 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 Capital. Reviews last updated April 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from San Francisco to Beijing. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

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 airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital. 12 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Beijing Capital per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($809), Philippine Airlines ($859), and ANA ($872) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport are Cathay Pacific ($453), Asiana Airlines ($485), and Korean Air ($487).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport is $578. On average you can expect to pay $2,174. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital), can usually be booked for $748.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Seoul?

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Bukchon Hanok Village can be visited by traveling about 31.6 mi, 30.4 mi, and 30.6 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Seoul can rent one for about $51 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Hong Kong?

    Most Hong Kong visitors opt to spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park are located about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Capital that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Capital flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Capital?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Capital.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Capital?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Capital 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 San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport (average of $1,199). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,813). 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 San Francisco to Capital

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Capital. 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 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$702Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$732Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$805Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$954Average$1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$981Average$1,082FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,013Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EVA AirCheapest$1,052Average$1,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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