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Cheap Flights from Beijing to San Francisco

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Todayโ€™s best flight deals from Beijing to San Francisco

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Beijing to San Francisco

September 6 - September 13

Cheapest

PEK - San Francisco

$994

$785

Round trip

October 5 - October 12

Cheapest

PEK - San Francisco

$994

$785

Round trip

October 6 - October 13

Cheapest

PEK - San Francisco

$987

$785

Round trip

September 10 - September 13

PEK - San Francisco

$1,025

$788

Round trip

September 10 - September 14

PEK - San Francisco

$1,024

$789

Round trip

October 12 - October 23

PEK - San Francisco

$984

$789

Round trip

August 23 - August 30

Best
Earliest

PKX - San Francisco

$1,023

$819

Round trip

November 23 - November 30

PEK - San Francisco

$990

$850

Round trip

November 4 - November 11

PEK - San Francisco

$984

$855

Round trip

November 17 - November 29

PEK - San Francisco

$998

$856

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Beijing to San Francisco

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Beijing to San Francisco, October stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of $568. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $571, while June presents another relatively affordable option at $687. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.
Fares for flights from Beijing to San Francisco typically range from $592โ€“$1155, with a median price of $835. Right now, current fares are below the typical level. Approximately 26% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that opportunities for savings are available if you monitor prices. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.
When flying from Beijing to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 32.5% of recent fares being direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means you should expect at least one stop on most journeys.
A typical journey from Beijing to San Francisco takes approximately 17h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, reflecting the overall travel time you can expect for this long-haul route.
The distance between Beijing and San Francisco is 9493 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This considerable distance contributes to the overall journey time and the need for connecting flights on many itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Beijing to San Francisco

Regular price: $876 - $1,347

Prices for flights from Beijing to San Francisco are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is $876 to $1,347. The current lowest deal is $786 with Asiana Airlines, for travel from Oct 5 to Oct 12.

now $786

Low $876

High $1,347

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco is October, with a median price of $568. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1328. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $568

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,328

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Direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco

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United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to San Francisco

Wed, Jul 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

PKX - San Francisco

Vietnam Airlines

Beijing (PKX) - San Francisco (SFO)

Vietnam Airlines

$945

$862

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

โŒ› Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Korean Air

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

$1,022

$1,013

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Air Canada

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

$949

$952

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

โŒ› Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Asiana Airlines

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Asiana Airlines

$961

$1,053

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

โŒ› Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Air China

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air China

$977

$1,211

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

โŒ› Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Korean Air

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

$983

$1,116

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Beijing to San Francisco

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,205ย ย โ†’ย ย $856

29%

3 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 13

$1,025ย ย โ†’ย ย $789

23%

4 nights

Sep 10 - Sep 14

$1,024ย ย โ†’ย ย $790

23%

7 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 12

$994ย ย โ†’ย ย $786

21%

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

Beijing - San Francisco route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Beijing to San Francisco are below the typical level, with deals around $786.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

October is historically cheapest at $568

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco, with a median price of $568.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Flights typically take 17h 45m

The median flight duration from Beijing to San Francisco is 17 hours and 45 minutes.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 67.5% of deals, with a median of 1 stopover when connecting.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on the Beijing to San Francisco route.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Beijing to San Francisco appear frequently, with about 0.73 deals per day.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is a convenient option for flights from Beijing to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ ~25 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car or train).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$785

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) serves flights from Beijing to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ ~50 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car or train).

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$819

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Beijing to San Francisco.

๐Ÿ“ ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$785

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a useful alternative with high flight frequency and direct BART public transit access.

๐Ÿ“ ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by public transit or car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1499

San Jose International (SJC)

Cheapest

San Jose International is a major international airport serving the South Bay tech corridor with varied carrier options.

๐Ÿ“ ~65 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1079

Sacramento International (SMF)

Sacramento International is a large-scale airport with a robust domestic route network for northern and eastern metro areas.

๐Ÿ“ ~125 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1202

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

๐Ÿ“ ~90 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1187

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a less crowded environment.

๐Ÿ“ ~140 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1109

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San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Beijing to San Francisco is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price observed was $684. Booking within 7-13 days of travel saw an average price of $1038, while last-minute bookings (0-6 days out) averaged $1111. For those planning more than 60 days in advance, prices averaged around $1222, indicating that booking too far out may not offer the best value.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Beijing to San Francisco was considered to be $592 or less. The median price for this route was $835. Prices typically ranged up to $1155 for the higher end of the market. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of prices observed over the last 90 days.

Historically, October has been the most affordable month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco, with a median price of $568. March also presented a favorable median price of $571. Comparatively, June was observed to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $687. The annual median price for this route was $835, indicating that October and March offer significant savings.