HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
Jinan

$351+ 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 8/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — TNA
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Jinan with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$695
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$351
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,099
From San Francisco to Jinan
Search Deals
One-way flight from San Francisco to Jinan
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($306 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($114 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Search Deals

Find 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 August 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop32h 50mChina Eastern
Wed 11/198:35 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$695
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2512:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 11/137:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$718
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2112:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Sun 11/98:15 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop28h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$766
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/412:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop32h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 11/207:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$794
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/228:55 amSFO - TNA
2 stops25h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 11/137:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$812
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/612:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 11/198:35 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$814
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2512:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop21h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 11/153:00 pmTNA - SFO
2 stops58h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$841
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2512:00 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops36h 40mChina Eastern
Mon 11/107:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$847
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/39:10 amSFO - TNA
2 stops24h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 11/177:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$852
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/112:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop32h 50mChina Eastern
Fri 11/218:35 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$854
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 8/2312:00 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 11/128:35 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop28h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 8/20$863

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 August 20, 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

Thu 9/4

12:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Jinan

Mon 11/17

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

$695

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Jinan

Wed 11/19

8:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 25m

$695

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:35 am-11:10 am

2 stops43h 35m

Jinan

Wed 11/19

7:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$794

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:35 am-5:05 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Jinan

Mon 11/17

7:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$794

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Jinan

Fri 11/21

8:35 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 25m

$794

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:35 am-8:10 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Jinan

Sun 11/16

7:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$794

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:00 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 50m

Jinan

Sat 11/15

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

$794

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Mon 9/1

12:35 am-11:50 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Jinan

Wed 11/19

7:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 30m

$794

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

12:35 am-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Jinan

Sun 11/16

9:35 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops38h 05m

$794

San FranciscoJinan

SFO - TNA

SFOTNA

San Francisco

Thu 9/4

12:35 am-3:20 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Jinan

Mon 11/17

7:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 50m

$794

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/20

Showing 1-10 of 20 results
1
2

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.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Jinan

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 August 20, 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 August 20, 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
475 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
China Southern
7.5
Good
108 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
China Eastern
7.2
Good
160 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob

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 $695, China Eastern can have you in Jinan from San Francisco in 32h 50m. There are 6035 mi between San Francisco and Jinan. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 43% 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for San Francisco to Jinan

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Los Angeles to Qingdao flights
San Francisco to Yantai flights
San Francisco to Qingdao flights
Los Angeles to Jinan flights
Los Angeles to Yantai flights
Los Angeles to Weihai flights
San Jose to Jinan flights
San Jose to Qingdao flights
Las Vegas to Qingdao flights
San Diego to Qingdao flights
Sacramento to Qingdao flights
Santa Ana to Qingdao flights
Santa Ana to Weihai flights
Las Vegas to Jinan flights
Los Angeles to Dongying flights
San Francisco to Dongying flights
San Diego to Yantai flights
Oakland to Yantai flights
San Jose to Weihai flights
San Francisco to Weihai flights
San Francisco to Linyi flights
San Francisco to Weifang flights
Oakland to Qingdao flights
Oakland to Jinan flights

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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$735Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$800Average$1,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,099Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.