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$371+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to China

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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PVG
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to China (CN0). 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$697
(Ovago)

One-way from

$371
(oojo)
From San Francisco to China
One-way flight from San Francisco to China

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3012:00 pmSFO - WUH
1 stop28h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 3/302:30 pmWUH - SFO
1 stop33h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/16$931
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3011:35 pmSFO - WUH
Nonstop14h 45mChina Southern
Thu 3/2711:30 pmWUH - SFO
Nonstop12h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 12/16$971
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:35 pmSFO - CAN
Nonstop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/35:40 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$972
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2911:40 amSFO - PVG
1 stop30h 05mKorean Air
Sun 1/2611:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop14h 10mKorean Air
Deal found 12/17$982
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:00 amSFO - CAN
2 stops26h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 2/38:30 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops34h 27mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/18$996
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:35 pmSFO - WUH
1 stop41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/3011:35 pmWUH - SFO
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$1,020
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:30 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop32h 10mAsiana Airlines
Fri 1/311:15 amCAN - SFO
1 stop28h 45mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,024
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Sat 12/2812:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop19h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 2/87:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 12/18$1,047
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:35 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop20h 30mChina Southern
Sat 2/1510:30 amPKX - SFO
2 stops25h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 12/16$1,064
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3111:35 pmSFO - CAN
Nonstop14h 55mChina Southern
Mon 2/31:00 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop22h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/18$1,067
This ScholarTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 ScholarTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2511:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop33h 00mKorean Air
Mon 1/206:55 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops36h 40mKorean Air
Deal found 12/16$1,088
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop28h 15mANA
Thu 2/63:15 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop16h 05mANA
Deal found 12/17$1,112

Find flights from San Francisco to China within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to China 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 December 18, 2024.

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San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

12:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop34h 40m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 2/6

8:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 00m

$697

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

11:35 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 2/6

2:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$716

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 2/6

7:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

$718

San FranciscoHarbin

SFO - HRB

SFOHRB

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

11:35 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Harbin

Thu 2/13

3:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop20h 10m

$719

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

11:35 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops24h 25m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Thu 2/6

10:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$729

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Wed 1/29

12:05 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Shenyang

Sat 2/15

9:05 am-9:50 am

1 stop16h 45m

$743

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Mon 1/27

11:35 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops31h 30m

Shenyang

Thu 2/27

8:00 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$805

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

2:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Shenyang

Wed 3/12

9:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$818

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

2:30 pm-8:25 am

1 stop25h 55m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Fri 3/7

1:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$853

San FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

12:00 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Wuhan

Mon 3/24

7:35 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 25m

$869

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to China

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to China

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $1,193). Flying from San Francisco to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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 CN?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to China

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to China. 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 December 18, 2024.

The most flights from SFO to CN0 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in China by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 1.2 - 10.2 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 10.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in China by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines and Asiana Airlines from San Francisco to China to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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.

8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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.

8.4
Very good
1,018 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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.

8.4
Very good
839 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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.

8.3
Very good
1,443 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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.

8.3
Very good
477 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,269 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

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 China. 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 China?

    For a flight from San Francisco to China, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $371. Users have also found prices from $409 and $424 on China Eastern and Air China, respectively.

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to China?

    Consider United Airlines (77%), Air China (77%) or China Eastern (59%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to China.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to China is $419. On average you can expect to pay $1,846. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $773.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $1,193). Flying from San Francisco to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,791). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to China. 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$710Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$735Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ChinaCheapest$862Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$923Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$942Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Cathay PacificCheapest$960Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$978Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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