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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Beijing

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 16,546. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.R 6,563 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 6,563, select.
Beijing.R 7,038 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,038, select.
Beijing.R 7,772 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,772, select.
Beijing.R 7,943 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,943, select.
Beijing.R 7,950 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 7,950, select.
Beijing.R 8,969 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with Korean Air.Outbound indirect flight with Korean Air, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,969, select.
Beijing.R 9,026 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Jul.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 20 Jul, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,026, select.
Beijing.R 9,221 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,221, select.
Beijing.R 9,246 per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,246, select.
Beijing.R 9,263 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 23 Feb, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,263, select.
Beijing.R 9,535 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 May.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 11 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,535, select.
Beijing.R 10,037 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Sep.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,037, select.
Beijing.R 10,073 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug.One-way flight with Air China.Outbound direct flight with Air China departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,073, select.
Beijing.R 10,472 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,472, select.
Beijing.R 10,500 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 2 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,500, select.
Beijing.R 10,510 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Beijing Capital.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,510, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jun
from R 11,496
Jul
from R 8,969
Aug
from R 6,522
Sep
from R 6,993
Oct
from R 7,723
Nov
from R 7,893
Dec
from R 7,900
Jan
from R 8,912
Feb
from R 9,205
Mar
from R 9,189
Apr
from R 9,163
May
from R 9,475

Direct flights from San Francisco International to Beijing

Alternative San Francisco International to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Beijing Capital

25km from central Beijing
ClosestCheapest
from R 6,563
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Beijing Daxing

45km from central Beijing
from R 7,550
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San Francisco to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 6,563
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time14 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week18

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

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Beijing is R 12,916. 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.
14 hours and 15 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Beijing.
Air China and United fly direct from San Francisco International to Beijing.
As of June 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Beijing is usually August.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Capital – which is 25.0 km away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from R 12,916.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing on Thursday, 20 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 15 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 Beijing 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 Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In June, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Cathay Pacific and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing is 11 hours 50 minutes.

  • The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco, where San Francisco International Airport is located.

  • With nine weekly departures between the two airports, San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route. Board United Airlines's 10:35 flight to get your trip from SFO to PEK underway.

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

  • Flying during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You can book a direct San Francisco International Airport to Beijing ticket. Start your journey at SFO and end it at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

  • Book your seat with United Airlines. This well-known airline offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing.

  • We make it easy to book plane tickets from SFO to Beijing with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:

    • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

  • SFO is around 18 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to SFO:

  • 78% of flights taking off from San Francisco International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

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

  • R 6,522 is currently the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Beijing flight. Return plane tickets start at R 12,916. These fares may change depending on availability.

  • To score cheap flights from SFO to Beijing, reserve your trip five months ahead of your planned departure.

  • October is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on San Francisco International Airport to Beijing tickets. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from SFO to Beijing is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a cheaper option becomes available.

  • Save on your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, departure time and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing. August is the most popular month for a trip to Beijing. If you like a quieter vibe, go in December.

  • Lock in a San Francisco International Airport to Beijing plane ticket with a departure in June to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from SFO to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.

More about Beijing

  • Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing, explore our range of hotels including:

  • Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Beijing travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.

Explore more of China

  • Beijing will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres southeast of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are among the biggest draws.

Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Beijing

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