Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): what you need to know
Beijing is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SFO to PKX flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between SFO and PKX:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
R 7,152 is the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 14,310. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from SFO to PKX. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SFO:
Arriving at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Consider staying in a hotel near PKX if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to central Beijing
Beijing Daxing Airport to the centre of Beijing has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It takes around 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
July is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Beijing in March.
Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport for June if you want to go to Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to PKX sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If there's time to check out another side of China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are the start of reasons to visit.