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$1,298+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Jinan (TNA)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TNA
oct. 17 — oct. 241
vie. 10/17
vie. 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,298
(China Eastern)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,265
From San Francisco to Jinan
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This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
dom. 2/226:00 amSFO - TNA
2 stops38h 10mChina Eastern
jue. 2/267:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 9/15$1,298
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
dom. 2/2211:30 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop21h 05mAsiana Airlines
jue. 2/268:05 amTNA - SFO
1 stop22h 55mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,776
This ANA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 ANA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 2/2112:20 amSFO - TNA
2 stops26h 00mANA
jue. 2/2611:15 amTNA - SFO
1 stop16h 20mANA
Deal found 9/15$13,229

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San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

dom. 2/22

6:00 am-12:10 pm

2 stops38h 10m

Jinan

jue. 2/26

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

$1,298

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

dom. 2/22

11:30 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Jinan

jue. 2/26

8:05 am-3:00 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$1,776

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

sáb. 2/21

12:20 am-6:20 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Jinan

jue. 2/26

11:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop16h 20m

$13,229

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Deals found on 9/15

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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 septiembre 17, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 7% on flights from San Francisco to Jinan by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 septiembre 17, 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
481 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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
481 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
481 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
481 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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
166 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
481 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

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 $1,298, China Eastern can have you in Jinan from San Francisco in 38h 10m. 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 37% 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 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 septiembre 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$735Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$800Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,099Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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