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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Beijing from $428

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China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:50 pmSFO-PEK
19h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 9:00 amPEK-SFO
18h 00m1 stop
$748China Eastern
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Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Mar 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 12:55 amSFO-PEK
21h 30m1 stop
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3:25 am - 9:45 amPEK-SFO
22h 20m1 stop
$749Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Nov 10 - Tue, Dec 9
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:15 pmSFO-PKX
26h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
9:20 pm - 7:40 pmPKX-SFO
38h 20m1 stop
$753China Southern
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Dec 7
Korean Air Logo
11:40 am - 9:25 amSFO-PEK
29h 45m1 stop
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2:15 pm - 9:30 amPEK-SFO
35h 15m1 stop
$754Korean Air
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 10:05 amSFO-PKX
18h 30m1 stop
China Southern Logo
7:30 pm - 7:40 pmPKX-SFO
16h 10m1 stop
$758China Southern
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Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 19
Korean Air Logo
11:40 am - 9:25 amSFO-PEK
29h 45m1 stop
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1:30 am - 9:30 amPEK-SFO
24h 00m1 stop
$777Korean Air
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sun, Dec 7
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:45 amSFO-PEK
17h 55m1 stop
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10:50 am - 2:00 pmPEK-SFO
19h 10m1 stop
$790Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Fri, Dec 5
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:30 amSFO-PEK
19h 00m1 stop
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10:40 am - 3:00 pmPEK-SFO
19h 20m1 stop
$805Asiana Airlines
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Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 25
Air Canada Logo
8:33 am - 6:20 pmSFO-PEK
41h 47m2 stops
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8:05 pm - 5:33 pmPEK-SFO
37h 28m2 stops
$828Air Canada
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 25
Air Canada Logo
8:40 am - 5:30 pmSFO-PEK
41h 50m2 stops
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7:15 pm - 5:31 pmPEK-SFO
37h 16m2 stops
$837Air Canada
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Asiana Airlines flights from San Francisco to Beijing

Our best Asiana Airlines deals on San Francisco to Beijing flight tickets
Asiana Airlines
Nov 8
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
22h 20m
1 stop
PEK2:10 pmBeijing Capital
Dec 3
PEK3:35 pmBeijing Capital
14h 25m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$775
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Asiana Airlines
Nov 26
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
17h 55m
1 stop
PEK9:45 amBeijing Capital
Dec 5
PEK10:50 amBeijing Capital
19h 10m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
$790
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Asiana Airlines
Apr 11
SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco
19h 00m
1 stop
PEK9:30 amBeijing Capital
Apr 25
PEK10:40 amBeijing Capital
19h 20m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$805
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Korean Air flights from San Francisco to Beijing

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Korean Air
Feb 4
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
29h 45m
1 stop
PEK9:25 amBeijing Capital
Feb 18
PEK2:15 pmBeijing Capital
35h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$754
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Korean Air
Nov 11
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
29h 45m
1 stop
PEK9:25 amBeijing Capital
Dec 7
PEK1:30 amBeijing Capital
24h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$777
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Korean Air
Feb 3
SFO4:02 pmSan Francisco
25h 23m
2 stops
PEK9:25 amBeijing Capital
Feb 19
PEK10:40 amBeijing Capital
14h 50m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$782
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San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

12:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop18h 00m

$748

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

11:25 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/9

3:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop22h 20m

$749

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

11:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 12/7

9:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop38h 20m

$753

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

11:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/18

2:15 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 15m

$754

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

11:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 2/19

7:30 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$758

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

11:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 12/7

1:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop17h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/5

10:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$790

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 4/25

10:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$805

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

8:33 am-6:20 pm

2 stops41h 47m

Beijing Capital

Wed 2/25

8:05 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops37h 28m

$828

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

8:40 am-5:30 pm

2 stops41h 50m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/22

7:15 pm-5:31 pm

2 stops37h 16m

$837

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Beijing?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Beijing?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Beijing. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $884. If you don’t want to visit Beijing in September, then you should wait until October to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $902.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Beijing?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Beijing from San Francisco is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,072. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Thursday because tickets tend to average around $1,261. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Beijing.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Beijing?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Beijing when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,104. Flying to Beijing in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,195.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Beijing flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Beijing?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Beijing from San Francisco when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Beijing for around $1,213 when searching week out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Beijing from San Francisco for as low as $994 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Beijing flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Beijing flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Beijing flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Beijing.

How have San Francisco to Beijing flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2025, prices for San Francisco to Beijing flights are approximately 23% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Beijing

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Beijing according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$466

Fastest flight time

12h 20m

Direct flights

Mon, Wed, Thu and Sun

Airports in Beijing

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Beijing from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $466. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Beijing found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $857.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Beijing takes 12h 20m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Beijing on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.
There is 1 airport near Beijing: Beijing Capital (PEK)
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  • How far is San Francisco to Beijing by plane?

    San Francisco and Beijing are 5900.4 mi apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 50m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Beijing?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Beijing refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Beijing?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Beijing.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Beijing?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Beijing can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Beijing. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Beijing?

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Beijing?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Beijing

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $660Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,044 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $777Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,155 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $796Free CancellationRating
8.2
484 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
8.4
998 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $856Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,996 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $933Free CancellationRating
7.1
119 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $950Free CancellationRating
8.3
776 reviews
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Japan AirlinesPriceFrom $1,033Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,596 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $1,281Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,383 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Beijing

    United Airlines flight deals from San Francisco to Beijing start from $856 round-trip. Over the 4 United Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $1,284 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • Air China Flights From San Francisco to Beijing

    Air China (7.1/10 from 119 reviews) operates around 6 flights from San Francisco to Beijing in any given week. The average Air China airfare for this route is around $1,381, with deals from around $933 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Francisco to Beijing flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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Finding the right flight to Beijing from San Francisco is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to Beijing quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Beijing with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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