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$508+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Capital, China (PEK)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PEK
Feb 8 — Feb 151
Sat 2/8
Sat 2/15
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from San Francisco to Beijing Capital are usually found in September or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 February 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$911
(oojo)

One-way from

$508
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,285

Good round-trip deal

$802 or less

Good one-way deal

$520 or less
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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 February 3, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 2/1910:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 50mCathay Pacific
Sun 3/96:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/2$911
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Fri 8/2911:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/2112:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop23h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/1$913
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Tue 3/411:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 15mAsiana Airlines
Thu 3/203:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/1$914
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 3/52:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/111:30 amPEK - SFO
2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3$925
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 4/312:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 4/177:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/2$940
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/912:40 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 35mKorean Air
Sat 4/121:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 2/2$970
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 10/812:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop40h 00mEVA Air
Wed 10/227:50 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop35h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 2/3$1,031
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/91:00 pmSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 25mAir China
Wed 4/231:00 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 2/2$1,045
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/412:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop28h 15mANA
Wed 3/128:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mANA
Deal found 2/3$1,053
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 9/21:30 pmSFO - PEK
2 stops35h 40mAir Canada
Sun 9/146:05 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops40h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 2/2$1,065
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/310:55 amSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 2/177:20 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/2$1,082

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 February 3, 2025.

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San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

10:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/9

6:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$911

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/20

3:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$914

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

2:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/11

1:30 am-2:40 pm

2 stops28h 10m

$925

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

12:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 4/17

7:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

$940

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

11:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/7

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$968

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

11:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 5/30

12:55 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 05m

$994

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

12:05 pm-6:30 pm

Nonstop14h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/19

1:05 pm-10:50 am

Nonstop12h 45m

$1,031

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

12:20 am-8:35 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/12

8:25 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,053

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

1:05 am-10:55 am

1 stop18h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/28

12:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,068

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop36h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/11

6:55 pm-12:08 pm

2 stops32h 13m

$1,074

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust 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 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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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 January 31, 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 53 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 February 3, 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 17% 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 January 26, 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. Tuesday 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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, EVA Air 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
1,036 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
1,036 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
1,228 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
839 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
455 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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
731 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,036 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

David,Dec 2024

JFK - MCO

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. 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 ($911), Asiana Airlines ($914), and China Eastern ($967) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport. These flights start at 34% 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 Asiana Airlines ($541), Philippine Airlines ($549), and Cathay Pacific ($559).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport is $470. On average you can expect to pay $2,336. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital), can usually be booked for $809.

  • 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 Seoul 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 Seoul?

    The majority of Seoul visitors spend their time at Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Dongdaemun Market. Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Dongdaemun Market can be visited by traveling about 29.8 mi, 30.4 mi, and 31.6 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Seoul can rent one for about $43 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 $80 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 February 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$710Average$1,174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$735Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China EasternCheapest$853Average$1,132FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$935Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$996Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,026Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,029Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EVA AirCheapest$1,049Average$1,632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,127Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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