$370+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to China
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SFO — SHA
Feb 25 — Mar 41
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to ChinaExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 26, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/25. 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 3/1112:40 pm
SFO
- SHE
1 stop35h 45m
Korean Air
Wed 3/1811:15 am
SHE
- SFO
1 stop14h 15m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/25![Korean Air logo]()
$673
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 1/268:25 am
SFO
- FOC
2 stops22h 50m
China Eastern
Thu 3/57:20 am
FOC
- SFO
2 stops23h 43m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/24![China Eastern logo]()
$681
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 1/298:25 am
SFO
- NNG
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/187:35 am
NNG
- SFO
2 stops22h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$684
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Mon 1/268:25 am
SFO
- SHE
2 stops34h 35m
China Eastern
Tue 2/176:30 pm
SHE
- SFO
2 stops36h 33m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/23![China Eastern logo]()
$684
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 1/298:25 am
SFO
- NNG
2 stops24h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 3/189:30 pm
NNG
- SFO
1 stop27h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/24![China Eastern logo]()
$693
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Thu 1/295:55 am
SFO
- BHY
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/189:35 pm
BHY
- SFO
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$695
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 1/298:25 am
SFO
- BHY
2 stops33h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/179:35 pm
BHY
- SFO
2 stops35h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$701
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 1/2612:00 pm
SFO
- NNG
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 3/167:35 am
NNG
- SFO
1 stop17h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/24![China Eastern logo]()
$702
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Mon 4/612:40 pm
SFO
- SHE
1 stop35h 50m
Korean Air
Sun 4/2610:15 am
SHE
- SFO
1 stop15h 25m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/23![Korean Air logo]()
$706
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 1/2612:00 pm
SFO
- NNG
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/187:35 am
NNG
- SFO
2 stops22h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$710
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Mon 2/911:50 pm
SFO
- PVG
1 stop18h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 2/268:25 am
PVG
- SFO
1 stop21h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Asiana Airlines logo]()
$712
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Tue 3/3112:50 am
SFO
- PVG
1 stop22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/149:00 am
PVG
- SFO
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$713
Find flight deals from San Francisco to China
Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to China flight deals. Data was last updated January 26, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $673 (oojo) |
One-way from | $370 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $887 |
Good round-trip deal | $688 or less |
Good one-way deal | $422 or less |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to China 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 January 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to China that are best for you.
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San Francisco
Fly to
China
Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoNanning
SFO - NNG
SFONNG
San Francisco
Thu 1/29
8:25 am-12:55 am
2 stops24h 30m
Nanning
Wed 3/18
7:35 am-3:03 pm
2 stops22h 28m
$684
San FranciscoNanning
SFO - NNG
SFONNG
San Francisco
Thu 1/29
8:25 am-12:55 am
2 stops24h 30m
Nanning
Wed 3/18
9:30 pm-10:00 am
1 stop27h 30m
$693
San FranciscoShenyang
SFO - SHE
SFOSHE
San Francisco
Mon 3/9
12:40 pm-9:45 am
1 stop30h 05m
Shenyang
Tue 3/31
10:15 am-10:40 am
1 stop15h 25m
$706
San FranciscoShenyang
SFO - SHE
SFOSHE
San Francisco
Sun 4/5
12:40 pm-3:30 pm
1 stop35h 50m
Shenyang
Mon 4/27
4:50 pm-10:40 am
1 stop32h 50m
$706
San FranciscoShenyang
SFO - SHE
SFOSHE
San Francisco
Sun 4/5
12:40 pm-8:55 am
1 stop29h 15m
Shenyang
Tue 4/28
10:15 am-10:40 am
1 stop15h 25m
$706
San FranciscoShenyang
SFO - SHE
SFOSHE
San Francisco
Wed 3/4
11:40 am-3:25 pm
1 stop35h 45m
Shenyang
Tue 4/14
4:50 pm-10:40 am
1 stop32h 50m
$706
San FranciscoShenyang
SFO - SHE
SFOSHE
San Francisco
Tue 4/7
12:40 pm-8:55 am
1 stop29h 15m
Shenyang
Wed 4/22
10:15 am-10:40 am
1 stop15h 25m
$706
San FranciscoShenyang
SFO - SHE
SFOSHE
San Francisco
Tue 4/7
12:40 pm-8:55 am
1 stop29h 15m
Shenyang
Mon 4/27
10:15 am-10:40 am
1 stop15h 25m
$706
San FranciscoNanning
SFO - NNG
SFONNG
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
7:30 am-12:55 am
2 stops25h 25m
Nanning
Fri 3/20
7:35 am-3:03 pm
2 stops22h 28m
$765
San FranciscoNanning
SFO - NNG
SFONNG
San Francisco
Sat 1/31
7:30 am-1:05 am
2 stops25h 35m
Nanning
Fri 3/20
7:35 am-3:03 pm
2 stops22h 28m
$765
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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to China
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to China
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to China?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $479). Flying from San Francisco to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $782). 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 CN?
Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 26, 2026.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 92% on flights from San Francisco to China by exploring options for tickets in the morning.
How often are flights from San Francisco to China delayed?
About 17% of weekly flights between San Francisco and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to China flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 China flights?
Over the last year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
Reviews of airlines servicing China
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated January 26, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, and China Southern from San Francisco to China. 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.
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jan 2026
HKG - CTS
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jan 2026
HKG - CTS
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jan 2026
HKG - CTS
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jan 2026
HKG - CTS
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jan 2026
HKG - CTS
Food
7.3
Entertainment
7.7
Overall
7.6
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.9
Comfort
7.6
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Jan 2026
HKG - CTS
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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to China
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to China. 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 January 26, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$513 | Average$938 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$601 | Average$974 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$645 | Average$784 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$666 | Average$887 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$669 | Average$1,012 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$671 | Average$915 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$673 | Average$1,049 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$680 | Average$1,216 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$785 | Average$830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$832 | Average$1,565 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |