Capital

$478+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Capital, China (PEK)

SFO — PEK
Sep 18 — Sep 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Beijing Capital are usually found in March or January, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Capital

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Capital

Sun 8/2311:20 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Mon 8/313:30 pm -
1 stop15h 30m
Deal found 8/18$802
Mon 12/711:50 pm -
1 stop22h 20m
Tue 12/153:35 pm -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 8/16$804
Sun 9/611:20 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 9/2010:40 am -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 8/18$812
Mon 10/1911:20 pm -
1 stop23h 40m
Sun 10/2510:50 am -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 8/15$814
Sun 10/1111:20 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Sun 10/2510:50 am -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 8/13$815
Wed 9/2311:20 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Fri 10/233:30 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 8/18$819
Fri 9/2511:20 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Sun 10/410:40 am -
1 stop19h 50m
Deal found 8/14$820
Mon 10/1211:20 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Thu 10/223:30 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 8/18$821
Sun 11/2211:50 pm -
1 stop17h 55m
Wed 11/253:35 pm -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 8/15$822
Fri 9/1111:20 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Tue 10/203:30 pm -
1 stop15h 00m
Deal found 8/14$823
Mon 10/1211:20 pm -
1 stop19h 20m
Tue 10/273:35 pm -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 8/13$824
Sun 10/1111:20 pm -
1 stop25h 30m
Wed 10/283:35 pm -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 8/18$825

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Capital

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$804
(oojo)

One-way from

$478
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,119

Good round-trip deal

$699 or less

Good one-way deal

$481 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Beijing Capital flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Beijing Capital flights.
From San Francisco to Beijing Capital
One-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($2 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($40 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital.

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Route

Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop17h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/16

10:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$825

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

11:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Beijing Capital

Fri 9/4

3:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$885

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 9/10

11:20 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/28

3:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$891

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 9/15

11:20 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/2

10:40 am-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$941
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

10:35 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/12

7:20 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$1,015

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 9/30

10:35 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/24

7:20 pm-2:50 pm

Nonstop11h 30m

$1,015

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

10:50 pm-4:40 am

1 stop38h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/8

5:25 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$1,020

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 10/12

10:35 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/26

11:40 am-9:25 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$1,025

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 10/14

10:35 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/19

11:40 am-2:35 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$1,025

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO San Francisco - PEK Beijing Capital

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

10:45 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/16

5:25 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

$1,035

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Deals found on 8/17

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Capital

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 August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Beijing Capital Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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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?

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 77 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport (average of $825). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights typically cost between $876 and $1,541 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $804 on Asiana Airlines (Dec 7-Dec 15).

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport trip
Our travel experts
John Walton

John Walton

Expert on PEK

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Capital

See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,Jul 2026

LAX - BKK

It was all good! The crew was amazing and attentive seats were comfortable and we got to our destination right on time! A great experience overall!

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital?

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.0 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital. 8 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 13h 50m. Asiana Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,015. San Francisco and Beijing Capital Airport are separated by a distance of 5895 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    According to our current data, Cathay Pacific ($674), Korean Air ($705), and Asiana Airlines ($723) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport. These flights start at 37% 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 Asiana Airlines ($308), Philippine Airlines ($349), and Cathay Pacific ($401).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport is $439. On average you can expect to pay $5,306. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital), can usually be booked for $774.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport (average of $825). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,516). 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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Alternative routes for San Francisco to Capital

Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Capital

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$674Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$705Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$723Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China EasternCheapest$729Average$1,782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$892Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$900Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,068Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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