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$350+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to China

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 9/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SHA
Oct 13 — Oct 201
Mon 10/13
Mon 10/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 September 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$660
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$350
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$897

Good round-trip deal

$697 or less

Good one-way deal

$289 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 September 13, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/1711:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 9/2312:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/11$654
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/2912:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 10/298:10 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop28h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/12$660
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/1412:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop26h 05mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/283:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12$669
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 10/1412:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/11$670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 10/1411:55 pmSFO - XMN
1 stop19h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 10/225:25 pmXMN - SFO
1 stop18h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/12$670
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/2412:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 10/217:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12$671
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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 9/1512:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop19h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 10/56:30 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/12$676
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:10 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/293:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 9/1112:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Sun 9/217:45 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop28h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/11$676
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Mon 9/2212:00 pmSFO - SHE
1 stop37h 25mChina Eastern
Wed 10/16:30 pmSHE - SFO
1 stop29h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/11$676
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2112:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/183:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/11$678
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. 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.
Wed 9/1711:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/2112:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 9/12$680

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 September 13, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to China that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoShenyang

SFO - SHE

SFOSHE

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:35 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Shenyang

Sun 11/16

3:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$684

San FranciscoXiamen

SFO - XMN

SFOXMN

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:20 am-7:25 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sun 10/5

12:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$711

San FranciscoFuzhou

SFO - FOC

SFOFOC

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

11:10 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Fuzhou

Tue 11/18

8:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop29h 00m

$711

San FranciscoFuzhou

SFO - FOC

SFOFOC

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

11:55 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 10m

Fuzhou

Wed 11/26

11:15 am-9:15 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$711

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

11:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 10/16

1:40 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$741

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

11:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop20h 40m

Beijing Capital

Tue 11/18

3:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop22h 20m

$741

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Beijing Capital

Sun 12/7

3:25 am-9:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$741

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Thu 10/16

12:20 am-10:50 am

1 stop19h 30m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/23

4:45 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$741

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

12:35 am-3:30 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 1/22

12:00 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$741

San FranciscoBeijing

SFO - PEK

SFOPEK

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

11:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/9

7:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$741

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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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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $1,090). Flying from San Francisco to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 September 13, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 September 13, 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
993 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
China Southern
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,936 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
China Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .
Air China
7.2
Good
99 reviews
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
993 reviews

Boarding

7.9

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.6

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

anish,Aug 2025

HKG - KTM

Journey was way better than on the airbus from Toronto to Hongkong , as the economy seats were better .

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?

    China Southern, Cathay Pacific, and Air China can get you from San Francisco to China in just under 28h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 35m. The distance from San Francisco to China is about 6615 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 Philippine Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $350. Users have also found prices from $360 and $370 on China Southern and China Eastern, 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $1,090). Flying from San Francisco to China in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,574). 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 September 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$601Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$645Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Cathay PacificCheapest$658Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China AirlinesCheapest$689Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air ChinaCheapest$706Average$1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
ANACheapest$829Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$832Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$851Average$1,029FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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