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$466+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BJS
dez 25 — jan 11
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The best prices from San Francisco to Beijing are usually found in November or April, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Sunday 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 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 dezembro 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,019
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$466
(Kiwi.com)

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$1,823
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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 dezembro 20, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
qui 12/2610:55 amSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
ter 3/187:20 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,083
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
qua 12/2511:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop33h 00mKorean Air
ter 3/1810:40 amPEK - SFO
2 stops22h 13mKorean Air
Deal found 12/19$1,088
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
ter 12/3112:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 55mANA
qui 2/68:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mANA
Deal found 12/19$1,112
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
sex 12/274:45 pmSFO - PEK
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
ter 3/185:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,118
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 12/2611:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 15mAsiana Airlines
ter 3/183:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,185
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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.
qui 12/2612:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
sex 1/101:00 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop36h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/20$1,616
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 12/2411:35 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop32h 35mChina Southern
sáb 2/19:00 amPKX - SFO
2 stops26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/19$1,640
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
dom 12/297:00 amSFO - PKX
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
qua 1/89:20 pmPKX - SFO
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/19$1,655
This Flysmarter deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Flysmarter is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 12/2110:55 amSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 30mLufthansa
dom 12/297:20 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop11h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 12/19$1,788
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
seg 12/234:35 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 30mAir China
qua 1/81:05 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop12h 45mAir China
Deal found 12/19$2,232
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 12/2312:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop38h 40mEVA Air
ter 12/311:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop32h 35mEVA Air
Deal found 12/18$2,351
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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.
ter 12/246:00 amSFO - PEK
2 stops25h 50mChina Eastern
dom 12/297:00 amPEK - SFO
2 stops29h 02mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/19$2,367

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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 dezembro 20, 2024.

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1 stop22h 55m

$1,019

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SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

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12:35 am-3:00 pm

2 stops23h 25m

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4:40 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$1,019

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

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ter 1/21

10:50 am-12:55 pm

2 stops34h 05m

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7:30 pm-7:40 pm

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$1,020

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SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

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6:59 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop28h 56m

Beijing Capital

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10:50 am-12:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$1,021

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

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12:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Beijing Capital

ter 3/25

7:00 am-3:09 pm

2 stops23h 09m

$1,022

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SFO - PKX

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qui 1/9

12:00 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

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8:30 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 30m

$1,024

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SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

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1 stop18h 50m

Beijing Capital

ter 4/22

8:20 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,030

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SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

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qua 2/12

7:00 am-9:45 am

2 stops34h 45m

Beijing Capital

dom 2/23

5:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,038

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

seg 3/31

12:50 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Beijing Capital

ter 5/27

1:55 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$1,046

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

seg 2/3

8:38 am-5:00 pm

2 stops40h 22m

Beijing Capital

seg 2/17

6:55 pm-3:26 pm

2 stops36h 31m

$1,071

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
KAYAKPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Beijing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Beijing

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

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 December 13, 2024.

Booking 71 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 dezembro 20, 2024.

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 32% 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 December 16, 2024.

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. 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

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 dezembro 20, 2024.

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 dezembro 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines 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.
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The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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8.4

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8.6

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The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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474 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,265 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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. 12 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 ANA. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,019 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and China Southern, starting at $1,019 and $1,022 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Beijing for 24% 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 China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $506. However, be on the lookout for offers from Asiana Airlines and China Eastern, 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 $2,777 for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $474 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $828.

  • 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 Incheon?

    Incheon travelers tend to visit Wolmido Amusement Park, G Tower, and Moraenae Market more than anywhere else. Wolmido Amusement Park, G Tower, and Moraenae Market can be visited by traveling about 8.3 mi, 10.7 mi, and 14.7 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Incheon in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $60.

  • 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 if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Taipei City in need of a rental car can book one at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $85.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Hong Kong?

    Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Temple Street Night Market are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Temple Street Night Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Hong Kong Intl for an average daily rate of $87 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 dezembro 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$710Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$735Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
China AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$1,000Average$1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,032Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EVA AirCheapest$1,052Average$1,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,122Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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