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$453+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing, China (BJS)

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 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BJS
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Beijing are usually found in April or January, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (BJS). 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 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$810
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$453
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$992

Good round-trip deal

$1,144 or less

Good one-way deal

$640 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Beijing (BJS) flight deals.
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 4/3012:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop30h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 6/2612:05 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/16$810
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:35 amSFO - PKX
3 stops54h 10mChina Southern
Mon 5/199:30 amPKX - SFO
2 stops26h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 4/16$814
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 4/203:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/116:55 amPEK - SFO
3 stops45h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$818
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 5/143:30 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/2111:20 amPKX - SFO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$822
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 8/171:10 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 20mKorean Air
Tue 9/21:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 4/16$848
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/511:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/1412:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/17$851
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:20 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop32h 40mANA
Mon 5/58:20 amPEK - SFO
1 stop23h 15mANA
Deal found 4/16$853
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Tue 8/51:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop26h 45mChina Airlines
Sun 8/248:20 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop39h 10mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/16$864
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 8/611:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Wed 8/2710:40 amPEK - SFO
1 stop20h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/16$871
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/2112:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Mon 5/57:45 amPKX - SFO
1 stop16h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/17$880
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/2312:20 amSFO - PKX
1 stop34h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/132:40 amPKX - SFO
1 stop29h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/17$994

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Beijing 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 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Beijing that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

12:55 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/26

12:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$810

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:35 am-9:45 pm

3 stops54h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 5/19

9:30 am-8:30 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$814

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

3:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop27h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/11

6:55 am-1:00 pm

3 stops45h 05m

$818

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

3:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 5/21

11:20 am-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$822

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:20 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 5/5

8:20 am-4:35 pm

1 stop23h 15m

$853

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 5/5

7:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 20m

$880

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/18

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$890

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 5/23

3:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$963

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

$976

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

1:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop14h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 5/14

1:00 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop12h 30m

$992

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Beijing in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Beijing flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Beijing 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 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 Beijing

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Beijing 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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Beijing. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Beijing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing (average of $1,199). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing 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 BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Beijing is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 29% on airfare.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Beijing flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons 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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Beijing. 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 17, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BJS 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 Beijing by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Beijing by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, 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 Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. 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 Beijing. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA from San Francisco to Beijing by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Beijing. 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?

    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. 13 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Beijing on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Beijing should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Beijing per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Beijing is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $810 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and ANA, starting at $814 and $853 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Beijing for 37% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $455. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Beijing for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Beijing?

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,181 for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $576 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $748.

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

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

    Hong Kong travelers tend to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park more than anywhere else. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park can be visited by traveling about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

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

    Most Seoul visitors opt to spend their time at Myeongdong Cathedral, Dongdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Myeongdong Cathedral, Dongdaemun Market and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 30.4 mi, 31.6 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Seoul in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $52.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Taipei City?

    Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are the most popular attractions in Taipei City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for an average daily rate of $69 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Beijing. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$702Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$732Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$752Average$1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Cathay PacificCheapest$944Average$1,325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$981Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,013Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
EVA AirCheapest$1,061Average$1,688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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