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$337+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SHA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$621
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$337
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,419

Good round-trip deal

$731 or less

Good one-way deal

$423 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 July 29, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/1812:00 pmSFO - CTU
1 stop33h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 11/195:30 pmCTU - SFO
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/29$601
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/1812:00 pmSFO - WUH
1 stop21h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 10/237:25 amWUH - SFO
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$621
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1812:00 pmSFO - TAO
1 stop32h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 11/1912:50 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop36h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/27$621
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2012:55 pmSFO - WUH
1 stop30h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/1011:45 amWUH - SFO
1 stop25h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/27$684
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 8/1412:00 pmSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 8/289:30 amNKG - SFO
1 stop14h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/29$684
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:40 pmSFO - HGH
1 stop17h 55mCathay Pacific
Wed 9/311:25 amHGH - SFO
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$684
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/131:05 amSFO - NKG
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 8/288:00 amNKG - SFO
1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/29$694
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/2912:45 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop30h 40mAir China
Wed 11/268:00 amCAN - SFO
1 stop17h 15mAir China
Deal found 7/29$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2712:35 amSFO - CAN
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/2610:15 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop15h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/27$707
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2812:20 amSFO - TAO
1 stop22h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 11/102:40 pmTAO - SFO
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/28$710
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/2512:35 amSFO - CAN
1 stop18h 20mChina Southern
Mon 10/137:20 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 7/27$712
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 8/712:00 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop21h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 8/287:30 amCAN - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 7/28$713

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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 July 29, 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 FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

12:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

Wuhan

Fri 10/24

7:30 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 35m

$621

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

12:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop32h 40m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Wed 11/19

12:50 pm-9:00 am

1 stop36h 10m

$621

San FranciscoWuhan

SFO - WUH

SFOWUH

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

12:55 pm-10:20 am

1 stop30h 25m

Wuhan

Mon 11/10

11:45 am-9:15 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$684

San FranciscoHangzhou

SFO - HGH

SFOHGH

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

1:40 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Hangzhou

Wed 9/3

11:25 am-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$684

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

12:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 8/28

9:30 am-9:05 am

1 stop14h 35m

$684

San FranciscoNanjing

SFO - NKG

SFONKG

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

1:05 am-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Nanjing Lukou Intl

Thu 8/28

8:00 am-11:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$694

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Wed 10/29

12:45 pm-10:25 am

1 stop30h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/26

8:00 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

$705

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

12:35 am-8:55 am

1 stop17h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/26

10:15 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 30m

$707

San FranciscoQingdao

SFO - TAO

SFOTAO

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

12:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Qingdao Jiaodong Intl

Mon 11/10

2:40 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

$710

San FranciscoGuangzhou

SFO - CAN

SFOCAN

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

12:35 am-9:55 am

1 stop18h 20m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 10/13

7:20 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$712

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to China

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $1,120). 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 July 29, 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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Korean Air, ANA, and Asiana 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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
465 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
948 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,121 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Myung Suk,May 2025

ICN - LAX

The flight was less crowded and the economic class seat was at least 5 inches longer than other airlines.

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.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Eastern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $337. Users have also found prices from $369 and $384 on Cathay Pacific and Air China, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to China (average of $1,120). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$685Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$685Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$705Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air ChinaCheapest$706Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$730Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$791Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$817Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$829Average$1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$832Average$1,635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Korean AirCheapest$860Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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