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$456+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing, China (BJS)

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SFO — BJS
Dec 18 — Dec 251
Thu 12/18
Thu 12/25
1 adult, Economy
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This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 11/3011:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 35mKorean Air
Mon 12/221:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 11/16$772
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Sat 12/611:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop24h 35mAsiana Airlines
Mon 12/2210:50 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/17$774
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/410:50 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/17$775
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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
Sun 12/142:15 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop35h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 11/18$777
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Wed 12/311:25 amSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/93:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/17$778
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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 12/811:25 amSFO - PEK
1 stop33h 05mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/157:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/17$779
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Thu 12/411:25 amSFO - PEK
1 stop31h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/243:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/16$782
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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
Sun 1/2512:00 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/17$791
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 11/3011:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 45mKorean Air
Tue 12/231:30 amPEK - SFO
2 stops46h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 11/16$793
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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.
Sun 11/3011:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 35mKorean Air
Sat 12/61:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 11/16$795
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/16. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/2911:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop24h 35mAsiana Airlines
Sat 1/1710:50 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/16$797
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/17. 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.
Thu 11/278:25 amSFO - PKX
2 stops22h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 12/148:30 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/17$810

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (BJS). 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 18, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$761
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$456
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$966

Good round-trip deal

$856 or less

Good one-way deal

$466 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($147 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($60 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 November 18, 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

Thu 3/5

11:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/22

3:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 4/20

1:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 10m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/17

3:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

11:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop29h 45m

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/27

10:40 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 50m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/10

3:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/2

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

11:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/26

3:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

11:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Beijing Capital

Thu 4/9

10:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$777

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

11:25 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/22

10:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$805

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 4/1

12:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/10

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$827

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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 Beijing in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Beijing flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Beijing flights, Cheapflights users trust Gurufare the most. Gurufare 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 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 Beijing

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Beijing from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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 November 14, 2025.

Booking 79 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 $627). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,279). 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 November 18, 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 in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 28% 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 November 18, 2025.

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

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 40% 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.

Vancouver (YVR) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $933.

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 Tokyo (HND) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 45m.

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.

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.

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PEK

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

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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 November 18, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern 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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
487 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
487 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
487 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,061 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
487 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
487 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
487 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Air China
7.2
Good
125 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
487 reviews

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

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. 9 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.

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

    For as low as $777, Asiana Airlines can have you in Beijing from San Francisco in 17h 50m. The distance from San Francisco to Beijing is about 5895 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Beijing is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $662 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, starting at $777 and $796 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Beijing for 42% 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 Korean Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $487. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and Cathay Pacific, 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 $2,393 for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $402 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $619.

  • 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 Fa Yeun Street Market more than anywhere else. 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 Lotte World, Dongdaemun Market, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Lotte World, Dongdaemun Market and Bukchon Hanok Village are located about 35.7 mi, 31.6 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 $65.

  • 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 $72 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 Guangzhou least often. Tokyo is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Beijing. Wuhan 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 $627). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,279). 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 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to Beijing

Discover the top 9 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 November 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$662Average$901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$777Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$796Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$855Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$932Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,281Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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