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$482+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing, China (BJS)

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SFO — BJS
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Beijing are usually found in April or January, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$873
(IEagle)

One-way from

$482
(IEagle)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,582

Good round-trip deal

$1,206 or less

Good one-way deal

$595 or less
From San Francisco to Beijing (BJS)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing (BJS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Beijing (BJS).
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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 June 12, 2025.

This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1611:10 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/217:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/9$873
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Tue 9/211:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/281:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$877
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Sun 8/171:45 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 15mANA
Tue 11/183:15 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops22h 25mANA
Deal found 6/10$878
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/151:00 pmSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 15mAir China
Wed 10/221:00 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Deal found 6/12$881
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1112:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Wed 10/229:25 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops38h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 6/12$882
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/411:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Thu 10/164:50 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop13h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/12$884
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2412:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 35mKorean Air
Thu 11/2710:40 amPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 50mKorean Air
Deal found 6/11$885
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Fri 9/511:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/1412:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 6/12$888
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 8/412:35 amSFO - PKX
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/158:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$891
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2712:25 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/42:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop23h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/10$920
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Tue 8/51:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop26h 45mChina Airlines
Wed 10/2912:25 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 25mChina Airlines
Deal found 6/12$955
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 9/1812:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Wed 10/157:45 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop28h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/11$957

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 June 12, 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

Sun 8/17

1:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop18h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/11

7:25 am-11:30 am

1 stop19h 05m

$873

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sat 2/28

1:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$877

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

1:45 am-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/18

3:15 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$878

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

11:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/13

4:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$880

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop14h 15m

Beijing Capital

Wed 12/3

1:05 pm-9:50 am

Nonstop12h 45m

$881

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

11:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/14

12:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$888

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

12:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 10/12

8:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$891

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Tue 8/5

12:35 am-11:10 pm

1 stop31h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 10/29

1:00 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops46h 40m

$892

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

1:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/3

1:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop24h 00m

$895

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Wed 9/10

1:40 pm-1:40 am

1 stop21h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 9/17

2:40 am-11:15 am

1 stop23h 35m

$923

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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

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

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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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 June 9, 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 $1,813). 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 June 12, 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 16% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Beijing. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Beijing flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 June 12, 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).

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 8.7 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 8.7 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 26.6 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Korean Air and China Airlines from San Francisco to Beijing by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

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. 12 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 Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $873 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are ANA and Asiana Airlines, starting at $878 and $880 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Beijing for 29% 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 $482. However, be on the lookout for offers from Asiana Airlines 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?

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,950 for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $480 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $755.

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

  • 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, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Lotte World. Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village and Lotte World are located about 31.6 mi, 30.6 mi, and 35.7 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 $54.

  • 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 $69 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for 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 $1,813). 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$740Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$752Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ANACheapest$770Average$1,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
EVA AirCheapest$893Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$898Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China AirlinesCheapest$952Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Korean AirCheapest$981Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,010Average$1,373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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