$321+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to China
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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 December 12, 2025.
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 December 12, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
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 December 12, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $707 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $321 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $1,552 |
Good round-trip deal | $713 or less |
Good one-way deal | $392 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
San FranciscoShanghai
SFO - SHA
SFOSHA
San Francisco
Wed 3/11
11:50 pm-9:45 am
1 stop18h 55m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 3/31
6:10 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop35h 50m
San FranciscoShanghai
SFO - SHA
SFOSHA
San Francisco
Wed 1/21
12:20 am-12:25 pm
1 stop20h 05m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 1/27
1:40 pm-9:49 pm
2 stops24h 09m
San FranciscoShanghai
SFO - PVG
SFOPVG
San Francisco
Thu 2/5
11:40 am-8:25 pm
1 stop16h 45m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Tue 2/17
11:20 am-9:30 am
1 stop14h 10m
San FranciscoShanghai
SFO - PVG
SFOPVG
San Francisco
Wed 1/28
11:50 pm-10:05 am
1 stop18h 15m
Shanghai Pu Dong
Sun 3/1
4:25 pm-2:00 pm
1 stop13h 35m
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Thu 1/22
11:40 am-10:15 pm
1 stop18h 35m
Beijing Capital
Sat 2/28
1:30 am-9:30 am
1 stop24h 00m
San FranciscoShanghai
SFO - SHA
SFOSHA
San Francisco
Wed 2/4
12:20 am-12:25 pm
1 stop20h 05m
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Tue 2/10
1:40 pm-3:20 pm
1 stop17h 40m
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Wed 1/21
11:40 am-10:15 pm
1 stop18h 35m
Beijing Capital
Wed 3/4
1:30 am-9:30 am
1 stop24h 00m
San FranciscoXiamen
SFO - XMN
SFOXMN
San Francisco
Thu 2/5
11:35 pm-3:30 pm
2 stops23h 55m
Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
Thu 3/12
2:30 pm-8:40 pm
2 stops21h 10m
San FranciscoFuzhou
SFO - FOC
SFOFOC
San Francisco
Tue 1/20
11:35 pm-4:15 pm
1 stop24h 40m
Fuzhou
Thu 1/29
8:15 am-7:40 pm
2 stops27h 25m
San FranciscoBeijing
SFO - PEK
SFOPEK
San Francisco
Tue 1/20
11:50 pm-9:45 am
1 stop17h 55m
Beijing Capital
Wed 3/18
3:35 pm-3:00 pm
1 stop14h 25m
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.
Cheapflights Insights
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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $791). 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 December 12, 2025.
Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 68% 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. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 174 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to China flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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 Thursday 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 Eastern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% 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 December 12, 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.
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Anonymous,Sep 2025
PNH - HKG
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Boarding
Overall
Food
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Anonymous,Sep 2025
PNH - HKG
Entertainment
Crew
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Overall
Food
Comfort
Reviews
Anonymous,Sep 2025
PNH - HKG
Entertainment
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Food
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Reviews
Anonymous,Sep 2025
PNH - HKG
Entertainment
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Overall
Food
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Anonymous,Sep 2025
PNH - HKG
Entertainment
Crew
Boarding
Overall
Food
Comfort
Reviews
Anonymous,Sep 2025
PNH - HKG
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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 December 12, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$595 | Average$1,049 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$601 | Average$1,019 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$624 | Average$1,324 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$645 | Average$800 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time60% | |
| Cheapest$659 | Average$930 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$689 | Average$1,070 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$699 | Average$911 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$708 | Average$1,160 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$766 | Average$994 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$785 | Average$818 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% |