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$442+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (XIY)

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — XIY
Jan 22 — Jan 291
Wed 1/22
Wed 1/29
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The best prices from San Francisco to Xi'an Xianyang are usually found in November or March, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (XIY). 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 17, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$812
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$506
(IEagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,097
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Xi'an
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Xi'an. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

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 4/2112:35 amSFO - XIY
1 stop31h 00mChina Southern
Tue 5/208:00 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops39h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 1/15$797
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 3/261:05 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop37h 25mAir China
Tue 4/228:30 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop29h 00mAir China
Deal found 1/14$870
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.
Wed 2/52:30 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/217:10 amXIY - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$926
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop35h 15mChina Eastern
Mon 5/197:30 amXIY - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/16$940
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/411:30 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop20h 55mAsiana Airlines
Tue 2/181:25 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop16h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,029
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/111:30 amSFO - XIY
1 stop46h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 5/51:35 amXIY - SFO
1 stop23h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,062

Find flights from San Francisco to Xi'an within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Xi'an 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 17, 2025.

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San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:35 am-10:35 pm

1 stop31h 00m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 5/18

9:00 am-8:15 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$797

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

1:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop37h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 4/22

8:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 00m

$870

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Wed 2/5

2:30 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops36h 50m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 2/21

7:10 am-12:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$926

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 5/19

7:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 35m

$940

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

11:30 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 2/18

1:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$1,029

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

11:30 am-12:35 am

1 stop46h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 5/5

1:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,062

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

12:35 am-10:35 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$442

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$506

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

3:00 pm-11:30 am

1 stop29h 30m

$553

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 7/10

8:55 am-12:10 am

2 stops24h 15m

$567

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Xi'an. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Xi'an is 16 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 San Francisco to Xi'an?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an (average of $1,118). Flying from San Francisco to Xi'an in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,077). 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 XIY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Xi'an. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Xi'an is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

Rainfall in Xi'an by month

Plan your trip to Xi'an by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xi'an ranges from 0.0 - 3.9 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Xi'an when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Xi'an by month

Plan your trip to Xi'an by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xi'an, 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 78.8 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 Xi'an

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Xi'an. 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 Xi'an. Reviews last updated January 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern and Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to Xi'an by reading reviews from past customers. 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very good
466 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,327 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Xi'an. 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 Xi'an round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Xi'an is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $812 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Air China and China Eastern, starting at $870 and $989 round-trip. China Southern is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an one-way?

    $506 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air China. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $538 and $918, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an 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 Xi'an?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an (average of $1,118). Flying from San Francisco to Xi'an in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,077). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Xi'an

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Xi'an. 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 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$785Average$1,158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$901Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$987Average$2,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,023Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,276Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,860Average$2,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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