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$370+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing, China (BJS)

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SFO — BJS
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$666
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One-way from

$370
(CrystalTravel)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,010

Good round-trip deal

$879 or less

Good one-way deal

$466 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 8/1512:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop26h 20mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/1810:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/12$666
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2812:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/137:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/14$667
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Thu 8/2112:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 8/297:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop28h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$668
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Thu 8/2112:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop32h 20mChina Eastern
Sat 8/307:45 amPKX - SFO
1 stop16h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/12$668
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/121:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/217:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$670
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/121:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/177:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$672
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Thu 9/1112:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/217:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$673
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Fri 9/2612:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop30h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 10/127:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/14$674
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 8/2612:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop19h 30mChina Southern
Wed 10/299:30 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops38h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 8/14$674
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Tue 9/212:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop22h 40mChina Southern
Wed 9/107:30 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops40h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 8/13$676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/281:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/144:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop21h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/14$677
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/161:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 8/317:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 8/13$678

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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 August 14, 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 Francisco

Wed 11/12

11:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/19

4:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 10/8

7:40 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

12:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/21

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 8/25

12:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop19h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/21

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 8/26

12:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/21

4:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

12:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 10/13

7:25 am-11:15 am

1 stop18h 50m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

10:55 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/25

12:00 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 8/24

12:05 am-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/21

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

11:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/12

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$667

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/5

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$667

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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

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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

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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

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 August 8, 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, April 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 $1,779). 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 August 14, 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 August 14, 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 67% 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 $937.

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.

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 August 14, 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
473 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
473 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
473 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
968 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
473 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
China Southern
7.6
Good
106 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
473 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
473 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Air China
7.3
Good
94 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
473 reviews

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $648 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Cathay Pacific and China Southern, starting at $680 and $685 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Beijing for 45% 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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $370. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Eastern and China Southern, 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 $2,228 for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $393 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $627.

  • 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 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 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 $75.

  • 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 $70 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, April 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 $1,779). 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$648Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$680Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$948FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ANACheapest$855Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$893Average$1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$950Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$962Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$992Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,033Average$1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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