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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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TNA
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 30, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 10/301:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop21h 15mChina Eastern
Wed 11/128:35 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/30$840
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/11:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop29h 00mChina Eastern
Wed 11/128:35 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/30$864
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 10/3011:30 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops58h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/118:15 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$902
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/111:50 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop18h 35mAsiana Airlines
Thu 11/138:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop21h 50mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/30$924
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/111:30 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/118:15 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$931
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 10/3011:30 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops58h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/138:15 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$932
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 10/3011:50 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop32h 05mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/126:30 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop35h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/30$933
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/111:30 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/138:15 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$934
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Sat 11/111:30 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops51h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$951
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 10/3111:30 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/128:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$961
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Fri 10/3111:30 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/138:15 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$963

Cheap 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 October 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$723
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$394
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$859
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Jinan
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($329 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($49 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Jinan 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Jinan that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Jinan

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

12:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Jinan

Mon 3/9

7:10 am-10:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

$723

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

8:06 am-2:45 pm

2 stops38h 39m

Jinan

Sun 12/14

8:10 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop32h 20m

$816

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

12:00 pm-1:15 am

1 stop21h 15m

Jinan

Sun 12/14

8:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 40m

$860

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

2:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Jinan

Wed 12/17

8:10 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops37h 57m

$913

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

11:35 pm-11:20 am

3 stops43h 45m

Jinan

Mon 3/9

1:05 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$929

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

2:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Jinan

Mon 12/15

8:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$941

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

2:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Jinan

Wed 12/17

8:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$941

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

2:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Jinan

Fri 12/12

8:10 am-12:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$948

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

11:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop32h 15m

Jinan

Sat 12/13

2:45 pm-7:40 pm

3 stops68h 55m

$987

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Sat 11/29

11:35 pm-11:20 am

2 stops43h 45m

Jinan

Wed 12/17

7:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$989

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Deals found on 10/29

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Jinan flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Jinan

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Jinan from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Jinan

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Jinan?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Jinan (average of $735). Flying from San Francisco to Jinan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,632). 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 TNA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Jinan. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 11% on flights from San Francisco to Jinan by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 October 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Jinan, such as Asiana Airlines, China Southern, and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
China Southern
7.4
Good
117 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
484 reviews

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

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 $723, China Eastern can have you in Jinan from San Francisco in 32h 05m. 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 $735 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Southern and Asiana Airlines, starting at $800 and $1,099 round-trip. China Eastern is currently priced 35% 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Jinan?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Jinan (average of $735). Flying from San Francisco to Jinan in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,632). 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 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Jinan

Discover the top 3 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 October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$735Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$800Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,099Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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