Are there direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco?

Yes, direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco are available. Historically, approximately 36.2% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stops is typically one. Travelers have a good chance of finding a non-stop option for this journey.

How many hours is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?

The typical direct flight from Beijing to San Francisco has a duration of approximately 11 hours and 40 minutes. This corresponds to a median flight time of 700 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration is considerably longer, averaging about 18 hours and 35 minutes, or 1115 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 9493 kilometers.

Are non-stop flights from Beijing to San Francisco worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from Beijing to San Francisco have typically been about 14% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $851, while connecting flights had a median price of $747. Direct flights accounted for approximately 32.5% of the available options. The decision to pay the premium for a non-stop flight depends on individual travel preferences and budget.

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Beijing to San Francisco: Overview

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 affordable month, with a median fare of $568. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $571, making it another excellent option for budget-conscious trips. June presents a slightly higher median fare of $687, still representing a good value compared to other times of the year.

Fares for flights from Beijing to San Francisco typically range from $609 to $1165, with a median price of $835. Right now, fares are above the typical level. Approximately 21% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that opportunities for savings are available if you monitor prices.

When flying from Beijing to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 36.2% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1. This means that while direct flights are available, you will likely encounter itineraries that include a layover.

A typical journey from Beijing to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 17h 45m. This duration accounts for the median flight time across all observed itineraries, reflecting the common travel experience for this route. Given that most flights involve at least one stop, this total travel time is a key consideration for planning your trip.

The route from Beijing to San Francisco covers a significant distance of 9493 kilometers. This classifies it as a long-haul journey, which typically involves extended flight times and often includes connections.

How much is a round trip from Beijing to San Francisco

Regular price: CN¥5,336 - CN¥8,770

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 5336 to CNY 8770. The current lowest deal is CNY 4374 with Vietnam Airlines for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now CN¥4,374

Low CN¥5,336

High CN¥8,770

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from BJS to SFO 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 CN¥568

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,328

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco

United Airlines

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Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,876

CN¥5,997

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

CN¥8,582

CN¥6,064

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

CN¥7,366

CN¥7,312

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥7,689

CN¥7,386

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - San Francisco

Beijing (PKX) - San Francisco (SFO)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥5,790

CN¥5,863

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - San Francisco

Beijing (PKX) - San Francisco (SFO)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,493

CN¥6,125

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥8,586 → CN¥6,067

29%

8 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 31

CN¥6,625 → CN¥4,396

34%

8 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 24

CN¥6,574 → CN¥4,396

33%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

CN¥7,454 → CN¥5,826

22%

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Beijing - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Beijing to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October and March offer the lowest median prices

Historically, October ($568) and March ($571) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 17h 45m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 63.8% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on this long-haul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Beijing to San Francisco appear frequently.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport, a good option for flights from Beijing to San Francisco.

📍 ~44 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,408

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Fly from Beijing Capital International, a convenient choice for your journey from Beijing to San Francisco.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥5,631

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,409

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International (OAK) is a useful alternative, offering an extensive domestic network and BART rail access.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or BART train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥7,381

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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 departure saw an average price of $1038, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure resulted in an even higher average price of $1111. Planning ahead can lead to significant savings on your airfare.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Beijing to San Francisco is considered to be $609 or less. The median price for this route across the trailing quarter was $835. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares being $1165 or less, indicating that prices can go significantly higher.

Historically, October and March have been the most affordable months to fly from Beijing to San Francisco. In October, the median flight price was $568, and in March, it was $571. The annual median price for this route is $835, making these months notably cheaper. June, with a median price of $687, was also among the more economical options.

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Beijing to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Beijing to San Francisco

Regular price: CN¥5,336 - CN¥8,770

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

The regular price range for this route is CNY 5336 to CNY 8770. The current lowest deal is CNY 4374 with Vietnam Airlines for travel from Oct 22-Oct 29.

now CN¥4,374

Low CN¥5,336

High CN¥8,770

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

October

Cheapest

Flights from CN¥568

January

Most Expensive

Flights from CN¥1,328

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to San Francisco

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥6,876

CN¥5,997

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Air Canada

CN¥8,582

CN¥6,064

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

CN¥7,366

CN¥7,312

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

PEK - San Francisco

Beijing (PEK) - San Francisco (SFO)

Cathay Pacific

CN¥7,689

CN¥7,386

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - San Francisco

Beijing (PKX) - San Francisco (SFO)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥5,790

CN¥5,863

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

PKX - San Francisco

Beijing (PKX) - San Francisco (SFO)

China Southern Airlines

CN¥6,493

CN¥6,125

One-way

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

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

CN¥8,586 → CN¥6,067

29%

8 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 31

CN¥6,625 → CN¥4,396

34%

8 nights

Dec 16 - Dec 24

CN¥6,574 → CN¥4,396

33%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

CN¥7,454 → CN¥5,826

22%

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

Beijing - San Francisco route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for Beijing to San Francisco are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

October and March offer the lowest median prices

Historically, October ($568) and March ($571) are the cheapest months to fly.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 17h 45m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are more common

Connecting flights make up 63.8% of routes, with a median of 1 stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one airline offering direct flights on this long-haul route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals on flights from Beijing to San Francisco appear frequently.

Beijing main airports to depart from

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Cheapest

Fly from Beijing Daxing International Airport, a good option for flights from Beijing to San Francisco.

📍 ~44 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,408

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Fly from Beijing Capital International, a convenient choice for your journey from Beijing to San Francisco.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~CN¥5,631

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.

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

💸 Flights from ~CN¥4,409

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International (OAK) is a useful alternative, offering an extensive domestic network and BART rail access.

San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Cheap Flights from Beijing to San Francisco

Today’s best flight deals from Beijing to San Francisco

Beijing to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Beijing to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

Direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

Beijing - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October and March offer the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 17h 45m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Beijing main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

When is the best time to book flights from Beijing to San Francisco?

What is a good price for a flight from Beijing to San Francisco?

What's the best month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco?

Are there direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco?

How many hours is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?

Are non-stop flights from Beijing to San Francisco worth the extra cost?

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Beijing to San Francisco: Overview

Insights for flights from Beijing to San Francisco

How much is a round trip from Beijing to San Francisco

The cheapest time to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

Direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco

Last-minute flights going from Beijing to San Francisco

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

Popular Airports to fly from Beijing to San Francisco

Beijing - San Francisco route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October and March offer the lowest median prices

Median flight time is 17h 45m

Connecting flights are more common

United Airlines offers direct flights

Deals appear frequently

Beijing main airports to depart from

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to San Francisco

Best Elite deals to San Francisco

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