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$478+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Capital, China (PEK)

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SFO — PEK
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Mon 1/6
Mon 1/13
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The best prices from San Francisco to Beijing Capital are usually found in September or November, booked 21 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 January 1, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$980
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$478
(Kiwi.com)

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September

Average price

$1,184
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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 January 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Mon 1/278:27 amSFO - PEK
2 stops23h 23mChina Eastern
Mon 3/247:30 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops34h 39mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/1$980
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/2611:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 45mKorean Air
Mon 2/171:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 12/31$981
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Fri 1/2412:10 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop36h 15mAsiana Airlines
Sat 3/110:50 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/31$986
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/2912:05 pmSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 25mAir China
Thu 2/2010:00 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 09mAir China
Deal found 12/31$995
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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.
Wed 2/2612:05 pmSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/21:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,012
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Thu 1/1611:35 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/2810:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/31$1,036
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 5/1111:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 5/2012:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop23h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,048
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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.
Sun 5/111:15 amSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 20mEVA Air
Mon 5/268:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop25h 05mEVA Air
Deal found 12/31$1,060
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 5/111:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop26h 45mChina Airlines
Wed 5/2812:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,063
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/218:38 amSFO - PEK
2 stops64h 22mAir Canada
Wed 3/126:55 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops32h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 12/31$1,071
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/31. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/2810:55 amSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/207:20 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/31$1,083
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/1. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/2012:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 55mANA
Tue 2/113:15 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop16h 05mANA
Deal found 1/1$1,088

Find flights from San Francisco to Capital within your budget

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 January 1, 2025.

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San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

11:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 1/27

1:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

$981

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sat 3/1

10:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$986

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 3/22

1:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sat 4/19

7:00 am-3:30 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$990

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

1:32 pm-2:10 pm

3 stops32h 38m

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/21

6:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$993

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

12:05 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/17

10:00 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop17h 09m

$995

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

1:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop18h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/28

12:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,001

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 1/16

11:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/28

10:00 am-9:00 pm

1 stop27h 00m

$1,036

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

12:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/28

8:40 pm-6:45 am

1 stop25h 05m

$1,046

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

8:38 am-5:00 pm

2 stops64h 22m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/11

6:55 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$1,071

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 1/19

12:20 am-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/11

3:15 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops21h 30m

$1,080

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Capital

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to Capital including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 27, 2024.

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 21 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 January 1, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% 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 December 16, 2024.

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. Monday 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 January 1, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to PEK are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 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 January 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Air China and ANA from San Francisco to Beijing. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,027 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,027 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,027 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,251 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,027 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

ANA
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,027 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
463 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,027 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
743 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,027 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Capital. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. 11 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, China Eastern ($980), Korean Air ($981), and Asiana Airlines ($986) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport. These flights start at 30% 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 China Eastern ($479), Asiana Airlines ($542), and Cathay Pacific ($570).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport is $444. On average you can expect to pay $2,621. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital), can usually be booked for $808.

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

    San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights have a layover in Incheon most of the time. San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights stop in Taipei City the next most.

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

    The majority of Incheon visitors spend their time at G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market. G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market can be visited by traveling about 10.7 mi, 8.3 mi, and 14.7 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Incheon can rent one for about $52 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Taipei City?

    Most Taipei City visitors opt to spend their time at Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Those landing in Taipei City looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $83 per day.

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

    San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights have a layover in Tokyo least often. San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights stopping in Hong Kong are the next rarest.

  • 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 January 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$710Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$735Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$1,000Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,032Average$1,409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EVA AirCheapest$1,051Average$1,603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,116Average$1,737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,152Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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