Question 1

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

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Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Beijing is China Southern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $915 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, starting at $917 and $924 round-trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Beijing for 32% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 2

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $483. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air China and Asiana Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Beijing for a low price.

Question 3

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

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Booking 71 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.

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

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

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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. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Beijing

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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).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

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On average you can expect to pay $2,593 for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is $410 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Beijing Capital) is currently priced at $737.

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Beijing?

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Before booking your flight from San Francisco to Beijing check out the most popular airlines for this route: EVA Air, Air China or China Airlines.

Question 12

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

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

Question 13

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

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

Question 14

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Incheon?

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Incheon travelers tend to visit G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market more than anywhere else. G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market can be visited by traveling about 10.7 mi, 8.3 mi, and 14.7 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Incheon in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $52.

Question 15

What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Taipei City?

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Most Taipei City visitors opt to spend their time at Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market and Raohe Street Night Market are located about 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Taipei City in need of a rental car can book one at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $85.

Question 16

What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Hong Kong?

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Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park are the most popular attractions in Hong Kong if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Hong Kong Intl for an average daily rate of $116 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

Question 17

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

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Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 13% on the overall cost on flights from San Francisco to Beijing.

Question 18

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Beijing, book at least 11 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 9% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,173 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,487.

Question 19

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

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Flights from San Francisco to Beijing lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from San Francisco to Beijing in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $909.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BJS?

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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 32% on airfare.

Question 21

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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Beijing flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Beijing flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Beijing flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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.

Question 23

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

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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.

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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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.

Question 26

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

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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.

Most accurate provider	AranGrant 3 stars
Most trusted provider	AranGrant 3 stars
Round-trip from	$914 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$478 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	November
Average price	$1,148

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars

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