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Flight deals from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 12,080. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
San Francisco.R 6,800 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Jun.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 7 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,800, select.
San Francisco.R 6,804 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,804, select.
San Francisco.R 6,825 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Thu, 28 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,825, select.
San Francisco.R 6,915 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Oct.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 11 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,915, select.
San Francisco.R 6,984 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,984, select.
San Francisco.R 7,017 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Daxing on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,017, select.
San Francisco.R 7,325 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,325, select.
San Francisco.R 7,817 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,817, select.
San Francisco.R 8,251 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Beijing Daxing on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,251, select.
San Francisco.R 8,568 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,568, select.
San Francisco.R 8,834 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,834, select.
San Francisco.R 10,548 per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,548, select.
San Francisco.R 10,642 per passenger.Departing Sat, 4 Apr.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Beijing Capital on Sat, 4 Apr, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,642, select.
San Francisco.R 11,569 per passenger.Departing Wed, 13 May.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 13 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,569, select.
San Francisco.R 11,621 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 3 Jun, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,621, select.
San Francisco.R 11,676 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from Beijing Capital on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 11,676, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing to San Francisco International flights are currently cheapest in June.
Mar
from R 7,817
Apr
from R 7,325
May
from R 6,825
Jun
from R 6,800
Jul
from R 8,251
Aug
from R 6,804
Sep
from R 7,017
Oct
from R 6,915
Nov
from R 6,984
Dec
from R 8,568
Jan
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Direct flights from Beijing to San Francisco International

Beijing to San Francisco International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Beijing to San Francisco below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than San Francisco International.

San Francisco International

18km from central San Francisco
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Oakland Metropolitan Oak

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Concord

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San Jose International

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Santa Rosa

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Beijing to San Francisco: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,800
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time11 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week18

Finding cheap flights from Beijing to San Francisco International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing to San Francisco International is R 9,374. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing to San Francisco International.
Air China and United fly direct from Beijing to San Francisco International.
As of March 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Beijing to San Francisco International.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco International is usually October.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday, 7 October 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to San Francisco International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to San Francisco is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Beijing. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) leaving from here.

  • Hop on a direct Beijing to San Francisco International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 11 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-8, which is 16 hours behind Beijing. San Francisco International Airport is located in San Francisco.

  • You can pick from 9 direct services a week between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). This is the most popular route, with Air China offering a 1pm departure from PEK to SFO.

  • Leave enough time to get on your flight from Beijing to SFO. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Popular months like August or other peak seasons mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • You can hop on a direct flight from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

  • You can travel on a direct flight from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport with United Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from PEK.

  • Most travellers choose to book seats with United between PEK and SFO.

  • Among carriers on this route, United has the best record for on-time arrivals.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to SFO leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • Beijing Capital International Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from PEK make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.

  • You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport. Check out these connections between Beijing Daxing International Airport and SFO:

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Kansai International Airport (KIX)

  • You can get to PKX from the centre of Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.

  • Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to SFO flight:

  • Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 87% of them arriving as expected.

About San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco

  • San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from the centre of San Francisco. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.

  • It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • R 6,800 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport. Return flights start from R 9,374. These prices may change depending on demand.

  • To snag cheap flights from Beijing to SFO, book your plane ticket one month before your planned departure.

  • Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring cheap Beijing to San Francisco International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Beijing to SFO couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.

  • Save money on your flight from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport by using filters. Select your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • December is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to San Francisco based on whether you want a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.

  • Book a Beijing to SFO plane ticket departing in September if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Francisco to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to San Francisco International Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF).

More about San Francisco

Explore more of the United States

  • Fresno is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of San Francisco. Around 257 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Forestiere Underground Gardens, Shinzen Japanese Garden and Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

  • Around 129 kilometres northeast of San Francisco, Sacramento is another essential stop in the United States. Start your sightseeing at California State Railroad Museum, Old Sacramento State Historic Park and Crocker Art Museum.

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