How many flights from San Francisco to Beijing are non-stop?

Across the trailing 90 days, approximately 26.5% of flights from San Francisco to Beijing were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How much do direct flights from San Francisco to Beijing cost compared to connecting flights?

Historically, direct flights from San Francisco to Beijing have been about 3% more expensive than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight was $820, while connecting flights had a median price of $798. Direct flights constituted approximately 27% of the available options across the trailing 90 days. This small premium might be a consideration for travelers prioritizing convenience.

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Q: How long is the flight from San Francisco to Beijing?

The typical direct flight from San Francisco to Beijing covers a distance of 9493 kilometers and has a median duration of 14 hours and 5 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 20 hours and 25 minutes. Travelers should account for these differences in duration when choosing between direct and connecting options for their journey.

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August 20 - August 27

Cheapest

SFO - Beijing

$783

$741

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November 1 - November 17

SFO - Beijing

$741

$749

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August 24 - August 31

SFO - Beijing

$783

$750

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September 14 - September 30

SFO - Beijing

$733

$750

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September 13 - September 30

SFO - Beijing

$730

$750

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August 16 - August 27

Earliest

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$755

$765

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October 11 - October 25

SFO - Beijing

$630

$765

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September 3 - September 16

SFO - Beijing

$717

$767

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August 26 - August 31

Best

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$807

$769

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September 8 - September 29

SFO - Beijing

$726

$769

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San Francisco to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Beijing

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Beijing, fares typically range from $649–$1077, with a median of $804. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only about 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals are not always abundant. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find a suitable fare.

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 relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median of $715, and July, where the median fare is $750. Planning your trip around these months could result in lower travel costs.

Regarding direct flights from San Francisco to Beijing, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 26.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to make at least one connection when flying this route.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Beijing? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 25h 45m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route, which covers a substantial distance of 9493 km.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Beijing

Regular price: $660 - $1,712

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Beijing is between $660 and $1712. The current lowest deal is $740 with Asiana Airlines, for travel from Aug 20-Aug 27.

now $740

Low $660

High $1,712

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

Air China

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Beijing

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

All Nippon Airways

$943

$1,078

One-way

Tue, Jul 14

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

All Nippon Airways

$945

$1,003

One-way

Wed, Jul 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

All Nippon Airways

$945

$1,153

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

Korean Air

$748

$831

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PEK)

Korean Air

$766

$887

One-way

Sun, Aug 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Beijing

San Francisco (SFO) - Beijing (PKX)

China Southern Airlines

$849

$953

One-way

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

21 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 24

$1,146 → $1,014

12%

7 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 14

$968 → $856

12%

30 nights

Dec 27 - Jan 26

$952 → $866

7 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 12

$965 → $916

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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 $804.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in January for the best prices

Historically, January offers the lowest median price at $645 for San Francisco to Beijing.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights average 25h 45m

The typical flight duration from San Francisco to Beijing is 25 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 73.5% of recent 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 are frequent

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Beijing are frequently available.

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

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a reliable alternative with extensive domestic and international flights and full cabin class availability.

📍 ~135 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$813

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International (SJW)

Shijiazhuang Zhengding International is a well-established budget hub offering a wide range of domestic routes, often at lower prices.

📍 ~280 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$932

Jinan Yaoqiang International (TNA)

Jinan Yaoqiang International is a major provincial airport with high service reliability and strong selection of premium services.

📍 ~360 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$817

Taiyuan Wusu International (TYN)

Taiyuan Wusu International is a significant regional hub for North China with reliable domestic coverage, accessible by high-speed rail.

📍 ~400 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$839

Dalian Zhoushuizi International (DLC)

Cheapest

Dalian Zhoushuizi International is a major international gateway with a vast flight network and superior service reliability.

📍 ~550 km from Beijing (reachable by train or connecting flight)

💸 Flights from ~$763

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, booking flights from San Francisco to Beijing 60+ days in advance typically yields the lowest average prices, around $931. Prices tend to fluctuate closer to the departure date. For instance, flights booked 7-13 days out averaged about $933, while those booked 0-6 days before departure had an average price of $1022. Across the trailing quarter, the optimal booking window for the best prices was generally more than two months prior to travel.

A flight from San Francisco to Beijing is considered a good deal if it is priced at or below $649. This threshold represents the 25th percentile of prices observed across the trailing 90 days. The median price for this route historically stands at $804, while prices at the 75th percentile reached $1077. Travelers should aim for prices around the $649 mark to secure a favorable fare.

Historically, January has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Beijing, with a median price of $645. Other relatively inexpensive months include April, with a median price of $715, and July, where the median price was $750. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $804. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months.

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