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$407+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to China

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SFO — PVG
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to China

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$745
(oojo)

One-way from

$407
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,068

Good round-trip deal

$608 or less

Good one-way deal

$400 or less
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From San Francisco to China
One-way flight from San Francisco to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($348 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2412:00 pmSFO - WUH
1 stop34h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 3/109:30 amWUH - SFO
1 stop15h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/19$745
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/101:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 3/262:35 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop34h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$767
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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.
Mon 2/2411:35 pmSFO - WUH
Nonstop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/205:50 pmWUH - SFO
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/18$786
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/2212:05 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop19h 00mAir China
Wed 3/197:25 amXMN - SFO
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Deal found 2/19$794
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Sat 2/2212:05 pmSFO - WUH
1 stop18h 55mAir China
Sat 3/87:50 amWUH - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAir China
Deal found 2/19$794
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/121:05 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop19h 30mAir China
Sat 4/57:00 amCTU - SFO
1 stop18h 30mAir China
Deal found 2/19$794
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/312:35 amSFO - FOC
2 stops24h 00mChina Southern
Thu 5/2210:20 amFOC - SFO
2 stops25h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$799
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2610:25 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop26h 15mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 3/2011:20 amXMN - SFO
1 stop23h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/19$801
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Mon 2/2411:35 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop24h 00mChina Southern
Thu 3/202:30 pmXMN - SFO
2 stops21h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$802
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Sat 4/1212:35 amSFO - CTU
1 stop20h 10mChina Southern
Sun 5/1110:00 pmCTU - SFO
2 stops37h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 2/19$805
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Mon 2/2412:00 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop20h 25mChina Eastern
Fri 3/212:50 pmXMN - SFO
1 stop34h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/19$808
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Tue 2/253:40 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1210:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$826

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

12:00 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop34h 20m

Wuhan

Mon 3/10

9:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop15h 30m

$745

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

1:00 pm-1:30 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chengdu

Wed 3/26

2:35 pm-10:00 am

1 stop34h 25m

$767

San FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

11:35 pm-6:20 am

Nonstop14h 45m

Wuhan

Thu 3/20

5:50 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$786

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

1:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop29h 45m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 3/26

7:25 am-10:50 am

1 stop18h 25m

$794

San FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

12:05 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Wuhan

Wed 3/19

7:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop18h 00m

$794

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

1:05 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 4/5

7:00 am-10:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$794

San FranciscoFuzhou

SFO - FOC

SFOFOC

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

12:35 am-3:35 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Fuzhou

Thu 5/22

10:20 am-8:30 pm

2 stops25h 10m

$799

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

10:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 3/20

11:20 am-8:15 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$801

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

11:35 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 3/20

2:30 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

$802

San FranciscoChengdu

SFO - CTU

SFOCTU

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

12:35 am-11:45 am

1 stop20h 10m

Chengdu

Sun 5/11

10:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 30m

$805

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $1,199). Flying from San Francisco to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 February 20, 2025.

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 February 20, 2025.

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 February 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA 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.

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

8.4
Very good

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Comfort

8.2

Food

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

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 Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $407. Users have also found prices from $410 and $426 on China Southern and Vietnam Airlines, 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 (92%), Air China (92%) or China Eastern (56%) 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 $397. On average you can expect to pay $721. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl), can usually be booked for $727.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $1,199). Flying from San Francisco to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,833). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$702Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air ChinaCheapest$729Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$736Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$793Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$902Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China AirlinesCheapest$915Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EVA AirCheapest$941Average$1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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