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$394+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Jinan (TNA)

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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TNA
Feb 19 — Feb 261
Thu 2/19
Thu 2/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Jinan

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Jinan
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Jinan. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 20, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 3/611:50 pm
SFO
-
TNA
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/138:10 am
TNA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$1,032
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/72:30 pm
SFO
-
TNA
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/218:10 am
TNA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,065
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:00 am
SFO
-
TNA
2 stops27h 15m
China Eastern
Fri 3/1312:25 pm
TNA
-
SFO
1 stop36h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/20$1,095
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/912:00 pm
SFO
-
TNA
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/168:35 pm
TNA
-
SFO
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,101
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2211:35 pm
SFO
-
TNA
2 stops26h 15m
China Southern
Mon 1/267:40 am
TNA
-
SFO
2 stops28h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 1/19$1,120
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 2/912:00 pm
SFO
-
TNA
1 stop21h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 2/167:10 am
TNA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/19$1,150
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/2212:00 pm
SFO
-
TNA
1 stop21h 15m
China Eastern
Mon 1/268:35 pm
TNA
-
SFO
2 stops34h 33m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/18$1,216

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Jinan

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Jinan (TNA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 20, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
1 star

Round-trip from

$1,032
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$394
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$786
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Jinan flight deals.
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Jinan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($269 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 13% potential price decrease ($150 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Jinan that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Jinan

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

2:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop26h 55m

Jinan

Sat 2/21

8:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$1,065

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

12:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops28h 25m

Jinan

Mon 2/16

8:35 pm-6:30 am

2 stops25h 55m

$1,101

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

12:00 pm-1:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Jinan

Mon 2/16

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

$1,150

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

6:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 25m

Jinan

Fri 3/13

7:10 am-5:28 pm

2 stops25h 18m

$1,204

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 6/18

8:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Jinan

Tue 7/7

7:15 am-2:56 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$1,462

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 6/25

8:00 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 55m

Jinan

Mon 7/13

7:15 am-2:56 pm

2 stops22h 41m

$1,484

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 6/25

8:55 am-10:55 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Jinan

Mon 7/13

7:00 am-9:05 am

1 stop17h 05m

$1,492

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 6/25

8:55 am-12:45 am

2 stops24h 50m

Jinan

Sun 7/12

8:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 00m

$1,492

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 4/2

12:00 pm-12:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

$394

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

5:43 pm-10:35 am

2 stops25h 52m

$472

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/19

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Jinan

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Jinan in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Jinan flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Jinan flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Jinan flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Jinan flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Jinan flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Jinan

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Jinan. 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 Jinan. Reviews last updated January 20, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Jinan, such as China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
190 reviews
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.3

Reviews

1 / 6
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2026

NBO - CSX

I was refused boarding due to the Australian CTD I used to travel on at BNE Airport, and did not receive any refund. Instead, considering that I was travelling to meet my wife and kid after 4 years of separation and that all the arrangements had been made, I had to book a different flight ticket (Qatar Airways), which was too expensive.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Jinan. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as $1,150, China Eastern can have you in Jinan from San Francisco in 21h 15m. There are 6035 mi between San Francisco and Jinan.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Jinan round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Jinan is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $748 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is China Southern, starting at $800. China Eastern is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Jinan by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 2 airlines flying from San Francisco to Jinan

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Jinan. 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 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$748Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$800Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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