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$497+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing, China (BJS)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BJS
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Beijing
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 April 2, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/3112:35 am
SFO
-
PKX
2 stops24h 30m
China Southern
Thu 9/102:30 pm
PKX
-
SFO
2 stops21h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 3/28$791
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/252:57 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops51h 43m
Korean Air
Wed 5/61:30 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop24h 10m
Korean Air
Deal found 3/28$795
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 10/611:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop23h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 10/293:35 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop14h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/30$796
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/287:00 am
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops23h 50m
China Eastern
Thu 11/197:00 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/1$800
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/236:00 am
SFO
-
PKX
2 stops42h 10m
China Eastern
Mon 5/47:45 am
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop16h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/1$800
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/511:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop23h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 8/1910:40 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop20h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/28$802
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 8/2212:00 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop20h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 11/131:00 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop36h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/1$804
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2212:00 pm
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop21h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 11/133:50 pm
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop33h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/1$804
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:45 am
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop19h 15m
ANA
Wed 5/203:10 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops18h 46m
ANA
Deal found 3/29$807
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/1111:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop23h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 6/410:40 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop19h 40m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/31$808
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/2312:00 pm
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop21h 05m
China Eastern
Wed 5/67:45 pm
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop28h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/1$809
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 10/3011:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop18h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 11/93:35 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop14h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 4/2$810

Find 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 April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$791
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$497
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$880

Good round-trip deal

$989 or less

Good one-way deal

$636 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($100 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($52 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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Beijing that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

12:40 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/31

1:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 10m

$868

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Tue 9/1

7:00 am-9:30 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/30

1:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 10m

$882

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

12:50 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/8

1:30 am-3:56 pm

2 stops29h 26m

$888

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

8:45 am-9:30 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/28

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$996

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

7:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops35h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/3

1:30 am-8:16 pm

2 stops33h 46m

$1,047

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

8:55 am-9:30 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 8/26

1:30 pm-8:19 pm

2 stops21h 49m

$1,047

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Fri 7/3

1:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sat 9/5

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

$1,205

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

10:20 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop14h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/30

5:25 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,296

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 8/15

5:41 pm-4:40 am

1 stop19h 59m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/30

5:25 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

$1,315

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PKX

SFOPKX

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

10:42 am-5:00 pm

2 stops39h 18m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 9/11

1:45 am-1:35 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,339

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Beijing

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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Beijing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Beijing 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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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 March 13, 2026.

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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing (average of $608). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,004). 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 April 2, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Beijing as you normally would.

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 April 2, 2026.

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.

Vancouver (YVR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% 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 $879.

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 Vancouver (YVR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 00m.

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.

How often are flights from San Francisco to Beijing delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between San Francisco and Beijing have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 195 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Beijing flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Beijing flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

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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 April 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina 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
8.1
Very good
509 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
509 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
509 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,239 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
509 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
China Southern
7.4
Good
146 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
509 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,535 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
509 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.
Air China
7.3
Good
145 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
509 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

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 11.0 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 $868, Korean Air 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 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 $667 and $689 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 $338. However, be on the lookout for offers from Philippine Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Beijing for a low price.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,523 for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $517 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $713.

  • 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. Tokyo 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 $49.

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

    Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower are the most popular attractions in Tokyo if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Akihabara Electric Town, Tsukiji Outer Market, and Tokyo Tower can be accessed by traveling approximately 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda. Travelers can rent a car at Tokyo Haneda for an average daily rate of $56 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. Wuhan is the second least popular location for layovers on flights from San Francisco to Beijing. Taipei City 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing (average of $608). Flying from San Francisco to Beijing in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,004). 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 April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$648Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$667Average$950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$689Average$757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$703Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$705Average$778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$855Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$884Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China AirlinesCheapest$978Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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