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$446+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing, China (BJS)

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SFO — BJS
Aug 2 — Aug 91
Sat 8/2
Sat 8/9
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$732
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$446
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,383

Good round-trip deal

$839 or less

Good one-way deal

$448 or less
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Sat 8/3012:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop31h 25mChina Eastern
Sat 9/67:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$732
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Sat 8/3012:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 9/67:45 amPKX - SFO
1 stop16h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$732
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/3112:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 45mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/41:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$736
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Mon 8/1812:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop32h 00mChina Southern
Tue 8/265:30 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop18h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 7/28$742
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Wed 8/2711:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/251:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$751
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Tue 9/212:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/178:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$760
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Wed 9/241:05 pmSFO - PEK
2 stops36h 05mAir Canada
Tue 10/146:05 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 7/26$808
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/1511:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 10/2112:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/27$810

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Beijing 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 July 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Beijing that are best for you.

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San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

12:00 pm-10:25 am

1 stop31h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 05m

$732

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

12:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop21h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 9/6

7:45 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 20m

$732

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

12:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/4

1:40 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$736

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

12:35 am-11:35 pm

1 stop32h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 8/26

5:30 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$742

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

11:30 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/25

1:30 am-3:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$751

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

12:35 am-6:10 pm

1 stop26h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 9/17

8:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$760

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

1:05 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops36h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/14

6:05 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop18h 38m

$808

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 10/15

11:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 00m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/21

12:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$810

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

12:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$446

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

12:35 am-6:05 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$447

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The best insider tips for San Francisco to Beijing flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Francisco to Beijing trip
Airports
SFO

For a smooth departure, use SFO's AirTrain to navigate terminals and access the BART station for easy transit to downtown San Francisco.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
PEK

Upon arrival at PEK, use the Capital Airport Express rail line for a fast, affordable trip to central Beijing.

Read more about PEKby John Walton
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on PEK

John Walton

John Walton

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.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Beijing. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 35 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Beijing. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing (average of $1,199). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,781). 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 BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Beijing is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Beijing

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Beijing. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BJS are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Beijing chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Incheon (ICN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 70% of 1-stop itineraries from San Francisco to Beijing on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Beijing, 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 $949.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Beijing?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Beijing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 4h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Beijing, 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. 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 Beijing. Reviews last updated July 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from San Francisco to Beijing. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,117 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,117 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,117 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
463 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,117 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,117 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,117 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,117 reviews

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Beijing. 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?

    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. 11 airlines have flights from San Francisco to Beijing on a regular basis. Booking flights from San Francisco to Beijing should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 outbound flights to Beijing per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Beijing is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $732 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and China Southern, starting at $736 and $758 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Beijing for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Eastern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $446. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Asiana Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Beijing for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Beijing?

    The most popular route from San Francisco to Beijing is San Francisco - Beijing Capital. You may also consider San Francisco - Beijing Daxing Intl or San Francisco - Beijing Nanyuan.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,671 for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $400 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $648.

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

    San Francisco to Beijing flights have a layover in Hong Kong most of the time. Seoul sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from San Francisco to Beijing. Taipei City comes next as the third most popular layover location for San Francisco to Beijing flights.

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

    Hong Kong travelers tend to visit Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park more than anywhere else. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park can be visited by traveling about 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 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, Namdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Dongdaemun Market, Namdaemun Market and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 31.6 mi, 29.8 mi, and 30.6 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Seoul in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $62.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Taipei City?

    Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are the most popular attractions in Taipei City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for an average daily rate of $71 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    San Francisco to Beijing flights have a layover in Tokyo least often. Manila is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Beijing. Guangzhou comes in third to last in terms of the least popular layover locations on San Francisco to Beijing flights.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Beijing 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?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing (average of $1,199). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,781). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Beijing

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Beijing. 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$705Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$751Average$1,014FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$855Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$962Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$996Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,082Average$1,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,174Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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