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$238+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Capital, China (PEK)

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SFO — PEK
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Beijing Capital are usually found in September or October, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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 January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$737
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$238
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,120

Good round-trip deal

$928 or less

Good one-way deal

$416 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Beijing Capital flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Beijing Capital
One-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($82 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Capital
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 January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Wed 4/811:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Mon 4/273:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/7$737
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2011:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Wed 5/133:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/8$739
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sat 3/712:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 3/307:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/8$744
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/811:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 45mKorean Air
Wed 2/252:15 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop35h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 1/8$749
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/1712:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Sun 2/17:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/7$750
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/2412:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 3/46:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop30h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/7$752
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 1/2810:52 amSFO - PEK
2 stops33h 23mANA
Wed 3/43:15 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops22h 29mANA
Deal found 1/8$760
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 1/2711:03 amSFO - PEK
2 stops33h 12mANA
Tue 2/38:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mANA
Deal found 1/6$761
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Sat 5/212:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Sat 5/167:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/7$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Tue 3/311:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 20mAsiana Airlines
Thu 4/303:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/7$764
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 2/811:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 55mAsiana Airlines
Tue 2/2410:50 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/6$768

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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 January 8, 2026.
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 1/20

11:40 am-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/4

6:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop30h 35m

$778

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

11:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/24

1:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

$828

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

11:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/3

6:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 10m

$828

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 2/27

1:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

$828

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/2

6:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 10m

$883

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/4

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops45h 04m

$900

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 1/24

1:00 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops41h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/1

6:55 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops45h 04m

$900

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:30 am-10:15 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/17

6:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 10m

$933

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

11:10 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop14h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/19

7:20 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$949

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

11:55 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop14h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/13

5:25 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$949

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ScholarTripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Capital

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport

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 January 2, 2026.

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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport (average of $608). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,032). 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 January 8, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights

AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport trip
Airports
SFO

For a stress-free departure, use the AirTrain Red Line to navigate between terminals quickly, avoiding long walks.

PEK

Use the Capital Airport Express for a fast, affordable trip from PEK to central Beijing, connecting to key subway lines.

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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 January 8, 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Capital. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital. 7 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Beijing Capital per day.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

    A quick flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport can take about 18h 35m. Korean Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $778. San Francisco and Beijing Capital Airport are separated by a distance of 5895 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($660), Asiana Airlines ($712), and Korean Air ($777) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport are Cathay Pacific ($377), Asiana Airlines ($424), and China Airlines ($464).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport is $391. On average you can expect to pay $2,474. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital), can usually be booked for $678.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Hong Kong?

    The majority of Hong Kong visitors spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Fa Yeun Street Market can be visited by traveling about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.2 mi respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Seoul?

    Most Seoul visitors opt to spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Dongdaemun Market, Lotte World, and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 31.6 mi, 35.7 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Those landing in Seoul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $43 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Capital that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Capital flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Capital?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Capital.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Capital?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Capital by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport (average of $608). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,032). 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Capital

Discover the top 7 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 January 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$659Average$876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$712Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$777Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$855Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$914Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,281Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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