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$382+ Cheap flights from China to San Francisco (SFO)

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PVG — SFO
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Cheap flight deals from China to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$754
(China Southern)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$959

Good round-trip deal

$961 or less

Good one-way deal

$514 or less
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From China to San Francisco
One-way flight from China to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights from China to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 5/87:10 pmSZX - SFO
1 stop16h 20mChina Southern
Mon 8/412:35 amSFO - SZX
1 stop30h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$754
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 6/165:25 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop18h 05mChina Southern
Thu 8/712:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$754
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 9/154:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 9/2011:55 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 3/27$754
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 5/132:30 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 8/121:40 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$756
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 6/64:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/281:05 amSFO - SHA
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$761
This CheapTickets deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 CheapTickets is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:30 amPVG - SFO
2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/187:10 amSFO - PVG
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$772
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 6/176:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/301:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop23h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/27$798
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Fri 6/610:00 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops40h 52mChina Southern
Thu 8/2812:35 amSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$802
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/1610:20 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop15h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/2312:55 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop17h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/26$806
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/119:50 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops37h 40mChina Southern
Sat 5/1712:35 amSFO - SHA
1 stop19h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 3/27$815
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/98:50 amPVG - SFO
1 stop16h 50mKorean Air
Wed 4/1612:40 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop16h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 3/26$826
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/146:00 pmCAN - SFO
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/2112:40 pmSFO - CAN
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$835

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from China 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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Thu 5/8

7:10 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

12:35 am-10:15 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$754

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/15

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

11:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$754

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 6/16

5:25 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop18h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 8/7

12:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$754

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/13

2:30 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

1:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$756

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 6/6

4:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

1:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$761

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/10

12:30 am-10:25 am

2 stops48h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

7:10 am-11:30 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$772

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/17

6:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 7/30

1:05 am-3:25 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$798

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/6

10:00 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops40h 52m

San Francisco

Thu 8/28

12:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$802

GuangzhouSan Francisco

CAN - SFO

CANSFO

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 4/16

10:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

12:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

$806

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/11

9:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

12:35 am-11:20 am

1 stop19h 45m

$815

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Best time to book a flight from China to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from China to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 CN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from China 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 March 28, 2025.

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

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 March 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from China to San Francisco. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China 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 China?

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $434 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $435 and Cathay Pacific from $442 one-way.

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

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from China, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (87%), Air China (87%), China Eastern( 69%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,522 for a flight from China to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $456 while the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $731.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from China to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 China 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$651Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$652Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$715Average$1,067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$751Average$964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$765Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$857Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$993Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,306Average$1,604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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