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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Beijing

September 15 - September 22

Cheapest
Best

SFO - Beijing

$773

$758

Round trip

September 15 - September 21

Best

SFO - Beijing

$773

$761

Round trip

November 5 - November 12

SFO - Beijing

$772

$784

Round trip

August 5 - August 25

SFO - Beijing

$747

$786

Round trip

August 5 - August 18

SFO - Beijing

$754

$786

Round trip

August 4 - August 24

Earliest

SFO - Beijing

$747

$786

Round trip

October 7 - October 14

SFO - Beijing

$672

$789

Round trip

August 21 - August 31

SFO - Beijing

$780

$791

Round trip

September 15 - September 29

SFO - Beijing

$752

$792

Round trip

September 17 - September 30

SFO - Beijing

$752

$793

Round trip

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Route Intelligence — 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Beijing

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Beijing, fares typically range from $670–$1095, with a median of $800. Right now, fares are near the typical level, and 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find favorable prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Beijing? The data indicates that January is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $645. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $715, and July, where the median fare is $750.
Most itineraries for flights from San Francisco to Beijing connect at least once. Only 27% of recent fares were for direct flights from San Francisco to Beijing. For the remaining itineraries, a typical journey includes 2 stopovers.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Beijing? A typical journey, including connections, takes about 25h 45m. This route covers a substantial distance of 9493 km, classifying it as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Beijing

Regular price: $665 - $812

Prices are currently within the regular range.

Flights from San Francisco to Beijing typically range from $665 to $812. The current lowest deal is $757 with Cathay Pacific, for travel from Sep 15 to Sep 22.

now $757

Low $665

High $812

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Beijing

Flights from San Francisco to Beijing are cheapest in January, with a median price of $645. The most expensive month to fly is June, with a median price of $1345. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $645

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,345

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Beijing

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Air China

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Beijing

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

All Nippon Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

All Nippon Airways

$867

$1,214

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$859

$1,044

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

All Nippon Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

All Nippon Airways

$890

$1,220

One-way

Mon, Jul 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

All Nippon Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

All Nippon Airways

$857

$1,211

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

Korean Air

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

Korean Air

$877

$971

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

Korean Air

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

Korean Air

$868

$975

One-way

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

17 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 25

$910  →  $853

6%

18 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 26

$910  →  $853

6%

14 nights

Oct 29 - Nov 12

$905  →  $853

6%

5 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 28

$887  →  $853

4%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Beijing

San Francisco - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Beijing are near the typical level of $800.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $645.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 45m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Beijing is 25h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 73% of deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air China offers direct flights

Air China is one airline that historically offers direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a key departure point for flights to Beijing, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~20 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$757

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International Airport is a good option for flights to Beijing, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~25 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$757

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing Daxing International Airport is an alternative arrival airport for flights to Beijing.

📍 ~50 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$828

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International is the primary international gateway for Beijing, offering an extensive global and domestic flight network.

📍 ~18 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$757

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Beijing Daxing International Airport is a state-of-the-art secondary hub for Beijing with excellent high-speed rail and express subway connections.

📍 ~44 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$828

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is connected to Beijing via 30-minute high-speed rail, often serving as a less crowded alternative.

📍 ~115 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$846

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International (SJW)

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International is marketed as a low-cost alternative for Beijing travelers, offering integrated air-rail services.

📍 ~270 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1125

Jinan Yaoqiang International (TNA)

Jinan Yaoqiang International is a major regional hub accessible via the Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railway corridor.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1004

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the best prices for flights from San Francisco to Beijing are found when booking 60+ days in advance. The average price for flights booked within this window was $931. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically results in higher prices, averaging around $1022. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked 7-13 days out averaged $933, while those booked 14-27 days out averaged $943.

In the trailing 90 days, a good deal for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing is considered to be $670 or less. The median price for this route was $800. Prices above $1095 are typically in the higher range for this route. Travelers can use these benchmarks to assess the value of available flights.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Beijing, with a median price of $645. April also offers good value, with a median price of $715. The annual median price for this route is $800, making these months notably more affordable. July, in contrast, has historically been the most expensive month, with a median price of $750.