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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Tianjin

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tianjin Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 13,696. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Tianjin.R 8,029 per passenger.Departing Mon, 30 Nov.One-way flight with Air Premia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Premia, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 30 Nov, arriving in Tianjin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,029, select.
Tianjin.R 8,030 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul.One-way flight with Air Premia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Premia, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in Tianjin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,030, select.
Tianjin.R 8,717 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 Aug.One-way flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Tianjin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 8,717, select.
Tianjin.R 9,316 per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Sep.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 15 Sep, arriving in Tianjin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,316, select.
Tianjin.R 9,331 per passenger.Departing Fri, 1 Jan.One-way flight with Asiana Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Asiana Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Tianjin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 9,331, select.
Tianjin.R 10,217 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 14 Oct, arriving in Tianjin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,217, select.
Tianjin.R 10,891 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Feb.One-way flight with Air Premia.Outbound indirect flight with Air Premia, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 12 Feb, arriving in Tianjin.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 10,891, select.

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

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Tianjin flights are currently cheapest in November.
Jul
from R 8,030
Aug
from R 8,717
Sep
from R 9,316
Oct
from R 10,217
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San Francisco International to Tianjin: Alternative routes

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

Tianjin

13km from central Tianjin
Closest
from R 8,029
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Beijing Daxing

83km from central Tianjin
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from R 7,348
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San Francisco to Tianjin: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 8,029
Cheapest month to flyNovember

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

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Tianjin is R 12,863. 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.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Tianjin. But we found flights with one or more stops from R 12,863.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Tianjin.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Tianjin is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Tianjin Airport on Wednesday, 26 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Tianjin Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
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 Tianjin 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 Tianjin is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, China Southern offers the cheapest flight tickets to Tianjin.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Tianjin Airport (TSN): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Tianjin is UTC+8, which is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Give yourself enough time to catch your SFO to TSN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Travelling during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Tianjin Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SFO and TSN include:

    • Shanghai Pudong Airport

    • Incheon International Airport

    • Hong Kong Intl Airport

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to San Francisco International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.

  • Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

  • Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tianjin Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Tianjin Airport (TSN)

When to fly to Tianjin Airport (TSN)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Tianjin Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Tianjin in March.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Tianjin Airport for July if you want to go to Tianjin during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to TSN sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of China

  • Tianjin is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres north-west of Tianjin, a trip to Beijing will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square.

  • Around 322 kilometres south of Tianjin, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.

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