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$396+ Cheap flights from Beijing, China (BJS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BJS — SFO
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Beijing to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Beijing to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Beijing (BJS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$798
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$396
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,061

Good round-trip deal

$1,208 or less

Good one-way deal

$616 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Beijing (BJS)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Beijing (BJS) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Beijing (BJS) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($229 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Beijing (BJS) to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from Beijing to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Beijing to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 6/1611:10 amPKX - SFO
1 stop24h 20mChina Southern
Mon 7/2112:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 4/22$799
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1612:05 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 6/291:40 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop31h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/23$801
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop31h 10mKorean Air
Fri 2/1311:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/23$818
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 6/198:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop25h 10mVietnam Airlines
Thu 7/1710:50 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop40h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/22$845
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 6/14:50 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/93:30 pmSFO - PEK
2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$999
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/23:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop15h 30mAsiana Airlines
Tue 9/211:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,021
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1311:55 amPKX - SFO
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/223:30 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,043
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Thu 6/192:15 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/181:05 amSFO - PKX
1 stop33h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/22$1,047
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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.
Mon 6/165:25 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop11h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/2210:40 amSFO - PEK
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,082
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Mon 6/163:10 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops22h 52mANA
Sun 6/2910:55 amSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 20mANA
Deal found 4/23$1,090
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 8/2212:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 2/1111:25 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,129
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sun 6/14:20 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop34h 00mJapan Airlines
Mon 6/911:55 amSFO - PEK
1 stop33h 05mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,136

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Beijing to San Francisco 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 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Beijing to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Beijing

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 6/16

11:10 am-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 7/21

12:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 20m

$799

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/17

7:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

1:40 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 10m

$808

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/1

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 2/12

11:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop29h 45m

$818

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 6/19

8:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

10:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop40h 40m

$845

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/1

4:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 6/9

3:30 pm-8:45 am

2 stops26h 15m

$999

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 7/2

3:30 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop15h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$1,021

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 6/13

11:55 am-1:00 pm

1 stop16h 05m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

3:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop34h 20m

$1,043

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 6/19

2:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 7/18

1:05 am-1:40 am

1 stop33h 35m

$1,047

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Mon 6/16

5:25 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

10:40 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,082

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/22

12:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

11:25 pm-11:55 am

1 stop20h 30m

$1,129

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Compare providers for flights from Beijing to San Francisco

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 Beijing to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Beijing-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Beijing-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Beijing-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Beijing-San Francisco 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 Beijing-San Francisco 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 Beijing to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Beijing with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Beijing to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Beijing to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 18, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Beijing to San Francisco is 8 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Beijing to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 BJS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Beijing to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Beijing to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Beijing to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Beijing to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Beijing to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Beijing to San Francisco. 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 24, 2025.

The most flights from BJS to SFO 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 San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Beijing to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
8.3
Very good

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Beijing. Booking flights from Beijing to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Beijing from 3 different airlines.

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

    China Southern, at $799, was found to be the cheapest airline from Beijing to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and China Eastern. China Southern is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Vietnam Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $396. Users have also found prices from $473 and $474 on China Southern and Korean Air, respectively.

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Beijing to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,367, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $529. The most popular route (Beijing Capital - San Francisco), is priced around $710.

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

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

    If you're on a layover in Seoul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, or Bukchon Hanok Village. Travelers on a layover in Seoul can visit Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Bukchon Hanok Village, by traveling 31.6 mi, 30.4 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $53 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Beijing to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 3 airlines flying from Beijing to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Beijing to San Francisco. 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 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$765Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,186Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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