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$376+ Cheap flights from China to San Francisco (SFO)

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PVG — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/27:40 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop16h 00mChina Southern
Thu 1/3011:35 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop25h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 11/18$677
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Fri 12/66:50 amCAN - SFO
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/92:30 pmSFO - CAN
2 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$704
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/117:10 amXIY - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/52:30 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$733
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/178:40 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop29h 10mAir China
Wed 1/1512:05 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop20h 20mAir China
Deal found 11/19$736
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Mon 12/237:55 amWUH - SFO
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/302:30 pmSFO - WUH
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$759
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/207:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop30h 50mAir China
Sat 3/151:05 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 15mAir China
Deal found 11/19$774
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/187:50 amWUH - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAir China
Wed 1/1512:05 pmSFO - WUH
1 stop18h 50mAir China
Deal found 11/20$779
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/1511:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop14h 10mKorean Air
Wed 3/1912:40 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop30h 05mKorean Air
Deal found 11/19$781
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/221:15 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop36h 15mKorean Air
Thu 1/2311:40 amSFO - CAN
1 stop32h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 11/20$781
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Tue 12/31:25 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop37h 05mAsiana Airlines
Wed 1/2911:30 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop20h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/18$781
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Wed 12/256:05 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops41h 35mChina Southern
Thu 2/611:35 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops30h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 11/19$785
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Thu 12/191:10 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop16h 50mAsiana Airlines
Wed 5/711:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/19$788

Find flights from China to San Francisco within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 12/2

7:40 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

11:35 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$677

GuangzhouSan Francisco

CAN - SFO

CANSFO

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/6

6:50 am-12:00 pm

2 stops21h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 12/9

2:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops52h 10m

$704

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 12/11

7:10 am-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

2:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$733

GuangzhouSan Francisco

CAN - SFO

CANSFO

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 12/17

8:40 pm-9:50 am

1 stop29h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

12:05 pm-12:25 am

1 stop20h 20m

$736

WuhanSan Francisco

WUH - SFO

WUHSFO

Wuhan

Mon 12/23

7:55 am-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 12/30

2:30 pm-4:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$759

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 12/20

7:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop30h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 3/15

1:05 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$774

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/5

8:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops38h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

11:35 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$776

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/5

6:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops41h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 2/27

11:35 pm-12:25 am

2 stops32h 50m

$776

WuhanSan Francisco

WUH - SFO

WUHSFO

Wuhan

Wed 12/18

7:50 am-9:50 am

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

12:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$779

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/15

11:20 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

12:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$781

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Travel insights for flights from China to San Francisco

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

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 $381). 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 November 20, 2024.

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.

Weekly flight availability from China to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from China 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from CN0 to SFO 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 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 November 20, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown China Southern, Asiana Airlines and China Eastern 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.
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.4
Very good
833 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.3
Very good
1,460 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

8.3
Very good
476 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,024 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

The only reason I gave comfort a good and not an excellent is over something Korean Air has no control. I choose an aisle seat so I can easily stand and walk to the lavatory and so I have only one seat mate to contend with. In my case, I had someone who chose to horn in on my space. At its worst, she laid her head on her companion’s lap with her feet close to me. She made sure her feet were covered with her blanket and scrunched up so she wasn’t exactly in my face. That was good enough for me not to complain to the fight attendants.

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 $416 on Air China. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Southern from $419 and Asiana Airlines from $429 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 (88%), Air China (88%), China Eastern( 81%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,791 for a flight from China to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $661 while the most popular route, (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $663.

  • 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 $381). 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 10 airlines flying from China to San Francisco

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$634Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$747Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$785Average$1,292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$791Average$1,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$798Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$810Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$937Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$1,034Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,152Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,352Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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