For a stress-free departure, use the AirTrain Red Line to navigate between terminals quickly, avoiding long walks.
$456+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Capital, China (PEK)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — PEK
Dec 24 — Dec 311
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to CapitalExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Capital. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 24, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Capital. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 24, 2025.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/187:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$768
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 20mAsiana Airlines
Fri 12/193:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/23![Asiana Airlines logo]()
$774
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 20mAsiana Airlines
Thu 12/43:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/22![Asiana Airlines logo]()
$775
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/3011:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/167:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$776
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 45mKorean Air
Wed 12/171:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 11/23![Korean Air logo]()
$777
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/256:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$780
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/111:25 amSFO - PEK
1 stop31h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/193:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop33h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/22![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$781
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:25 amSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/1012:00 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop25h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/23![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$786
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2911:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/161:45 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$787
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/2811:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/187:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$788
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2911:25 amSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/243:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop33h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/22![Cathay Pacific logo]()
$791
Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Capital
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Capital (PEK). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 24, 2025.
Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $759 (Orbitz) |
One-way from | $456 (Air Canada) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $922 |
Good round-trip deal | $856 or less |
Good one-way deal | $466 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Capital that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport that are best for you.
Fly from
San Francisco
Fly to
Capital
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Tue 3/10
11:50 pm-2:10 pm
1 stop23h 20m
Beijing Capital
Sat 3/14
10:50 am-3:00 pm
1 stop19h 10m
$772
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Wed 3/11
11:50 pm-4:25 pm
1 stop25h 35m
Beijing Capital
Sun 3/15
3:35 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop14h 25m
$772
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Tue 3/10
11:50 pm-2:10 pm
1 stop23h 20m
Beijing Capital
Fri 3/13
3:35 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop14h 25m
$772
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Tue 3/10
12:40 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop18h 35m
Beijing Capital
Mon 4/20
1:30 am-10:40 am
1 stop24h 10m
$777
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Wed 2/11
11:40 am-12:40 pm
1 stop33h 00m
Beijing Capital
Sun 3/29
6:30 pm-10:40 am
1 stop31h 10m
$777
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Thu 3/12
12:40 pm-10:15 pm
1 stop18h 35m
Beijing Capital
Sun 3/15
1:30 am-10:30 am
1 stop24h 00m
$777
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Sun 1/11
11:50 pm-2:10 pm
1 stop22h 20m
Beijing Capital
Mon 1/26
3:35 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop14h 25m
$777
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Tue 1/20
11:50 pm-9:45 am
1 stop17h 55m
Beijing Capital
Sat 3/14
3:35 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop14h 25m
$777
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Thu 1/22
1:35 pm-9:25 am
2 stops27h 50m
Beijing Capital
Tue 3/10
10:40 am-10:30 am
1 stop14h 50m
$782
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Thu 1/22
1:35 pm-10:15 pm
2 stops40h 40m
Beijing Capital
Thu 3/12
10:40 am-10:30 am
1 stop14h 50m
$782
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Capital in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Capital. Price data was last updated on November 21, 2025.
The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 80 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport (average of $627). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,268). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to PEK?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Capital. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 24, 2025.
When flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 41% versus a flight in the evening.
How often are flights from San Francisco to Beijing delayed?
About 20% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Beijing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 198 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Beijing flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Beijing flights?
Over the last year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Incheon (ICN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Incheon (ICN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $981.
What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Incheon (ICN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 35m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 15m.
The best insider tips for San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights
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Reviews of airlines servicing Capital
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Capital. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Capital. Reviews last updated November 24, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentYony,Sep 2025
MNL - ICN
Food
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentYony,Sep 2025
MNL - ICN
Food
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentYony,Sep 2025
MNL - ICN
Food
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentYony,Sep 2025
MNL - ICN
Food
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentYony,Sep 2025
MNL - ICN
Food
8.1
Comfort
8.1
Boarding
8.4
Crew
8.6
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
8.2
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentYony,Sep 2025
MNL - ICN
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Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Capital. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 24, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$662 | Average$901 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$777 | Average$1,002 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$796 | Average$999 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$855 | Average$1,177 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$856 | Average$1,278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$932 | Average$1,374 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$950 | Average$1,061 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,033 | Average$1,472 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$1,281 | Average$1,370 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% |