Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Beijing from US$415

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Beijing (SFO-BJS)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Philippine Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$415 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SFO to PEK on Mon, Aug 31), while Korean Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$790 departing on Mon, Sep 7 and returning on Thu, Sep 10.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Beijing with the following airlines, including: United Airlines Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from San Francisco to Beijing?

  It takes about 13 hours 51 minutes to fly from San Francisco to Beijing.

• When is the best time to book flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Francisco to Beijing?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from San Francisco to Beijing. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA888 (11:26) Air China: -/-/T/-/-/F/- -- CA986 (13:25) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA7206 (11:26)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

  To find best deals on flights from San Francisco to Beijing, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Aug 31, with one-way flights priced at just US$415.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Beijing travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (BJS) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Francisco to Beijing is September, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Beijing on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Beijing on July 15, 2026 with Korean Air, with prices starting at US$960.

• Which airports can I fly to for Beijing from San Francisco?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Beijing, with San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport (SFO-PEK) is by far the most common option on this route: Beijing Miyun Mujiayu Airport (MY2) Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).

• Is there any time difference between San Francisco and Beijing?

  The time difference between Beijing and San Francisco is 16h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Francisco to Beijing?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.