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$921+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Jinan (TNA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TNA
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Jinan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Jinan (TNA). 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 January 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$921
(Kiwi.com)

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February

Average price

$1,225
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Jinan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Jinan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 16, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/102:30 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/148:55 amTNA - SFO
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$929
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/1012:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 2/157:10 amTNA - SFO
2 stops23h 47mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/15$995
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Mon 2/1011:35 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops32h 40mChina Southern
Thu 2/131:05 pmTNA - SFO
2 stops22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 1/15$1,114
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/1212:05 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops33h 10mAir China
Fri 2/149:00 pmTNA - SFO
2 stops28h 50mAir China
Deal found 1/15$1,523
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Tue 2/119:00 amSFO - TNA
2 stops35h 30mAsiana Airlines
Sat 2/156:30 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop35h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,713
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/91:50 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops43h 25mKLM
Sat 2/157:10 amTNA - SFO
2 stops44h 40mKLM
Deal found 1/15$3,966
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 1/1912:20 amSFO - TNA
2 stops26h 00mANA
Mon 2/311:15 amTNA - SFO
1 stop16h 10mANA
Deal found 1/16$12,906

Find flights from San Francisco to Jinan within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Jinan 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 January 16, 2025.

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San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

2:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Jinan

Fri 2/14

8:55 am-12:00 pm

2 stops19h 05m

$929

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

12:00 pm-8:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

Jinan

Sat 2/15

7:10 am-2:57 pm

2 stops23h 47m

$995

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 2/10

11:35 pm-12:15 am

2 stops32h 40m

Jinan

Thu 2/13

1:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$1,114

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Wed 2/12

12:05 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

Jinan

Fri 2/14

9:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,523

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

9:00 am-12:30 pm

2 stops35h 30m

Jinan

Sat 2/15

6:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$1,713

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Sun 2/9

1:50 pm-1:15 am

2 stops43h 25m

Jinan

Sat 2/15

7:10 am-11:50 am

2 stops44h 40m

$3,966

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Fri 2/7

11:20 am-11:55 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Jinan

Tue 2/11

5:00 pm-11:25 am

1 stop34h 25m

$13,174

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Deals found on 1/15

Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Jinan

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 Jinan in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice 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-Jinan flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Jinan flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Jinan flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Jinan 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-Jinan 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 Jinan

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Jinan

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to TNA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Jinan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from San Francisco to Jinan by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Rainfall in Jinan by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Jinan ranges from 0.0 - 7.5 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.5 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Jinan when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Jinan by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Jinan, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Jinan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jinan. 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 Jinan. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

China Eastern
6.9
Okay
133 reviews
China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.2

Food

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 1

Boarding system very poor too much waiting and no system

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Jinan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Jinan is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $995 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Southern, starting at $1,145 and $1,185 round-trip. China Eastern is currently priced 32% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Jinan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Jinan

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Jinan. 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$877Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,183Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China SouthernCheapest$1,184Average$2,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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