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$296+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to China

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SFO — SHA
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$701
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$296
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$875

Good round-trip deal

$764 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to China
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 October 28, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 11/1312:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 12/49:00 amCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/26$711
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1711:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 55mChina Southern
Mon 12/157:00 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 10/25$715
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2711:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/158:00 amCAN - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$718
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/1011:35 pmSFO - NKG
2 stops25h 10mChina Southern
Wed 12/248:10 pmNKG - SFO
2 stops39h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 10/28$719
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/1712:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop39h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 12/712:50 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/26$723
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/1712:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Sat 12/67:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/26$730
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:06 amSFO - CAN
1 stop29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/178:00 amCAN - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$731
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:30 pmSFO - CAN
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/121:15 amCAN - SFO
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$733
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/1711:35 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:00 amCAN - SFO
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$736
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/1312:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 11/209:30 amNKG - SFO
1 stop15h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/26$739
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/43:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/188:55 amPVG - SFO
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$739
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/812:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop39h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 12/47:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/26$742

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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 October 28, 2025.
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 FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

Shenyang

Mon 2/2

11:15 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 15m

$705

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

Shenyang

Mon 2/2

4:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 55m

$705

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

Shenyang

Tue 2/3

4:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 55m

$705

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shenyang

Thu 2/5

11:15 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 15m

$705

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

Shenyang

Tue 2/3

11:15 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 15m

$705

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

11:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shenyang

Tue 2/3

4:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 55m

$705

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Thu 1/22

11:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shenyang

Sat 2/7

4:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 55m

$705

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

11:40 am-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

Shenyang

Fri 2/6

11:15 am-9:30 am

1 stop14h 15m

$710

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

11:40 am-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 45m

Shenyang

Tue 2/3

4:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 55m

$710

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Sat 2/21

7:25 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

$763

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to China

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to China from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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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 $786). 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 October 28, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 61% on flights from San Francisco to China by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to China. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

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 October 28, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, China Southern, and United Airlines 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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for
Air China
7.2
Good
117 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,042 reviews

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Sep 2025

PNH - HKG

Everything was good except the typhoon that cause cancelation of my return flight with i had not got any compensation for

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to China. 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 China?

    For a flight from San Francisco to China, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to China?

    Korean Air, China Eastern, and Asiana Airlines can get you from San Francisco to China in just under 20h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 55m. The distance from San Francisco to China is about 6226 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $375. Users have also found prices from $392 and $415 on China Eastern and Cathay Pacific, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to China?

    When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to China consider San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, San Francisco - Shanghai Pu Dong or San Francisco - Beijing Capital as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to China.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to China 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 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 $786). 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 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$601Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$658Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
ANACheapest$669Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$671Average$1,057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
China SouthernCheapest$699Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$706Average$1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Korean AirCheapest$767Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$785Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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