$422+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Lanzhou (LHW)
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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — LHW
Sep 10 — Sep 171
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to LanzhouExplore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lanzhou. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 11, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Lanzhou. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 11, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/712:35 am -
2 stops45h 45m
Mon 9/1411:45 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 8/11![China Southern logo]()
$850
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:35 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Sat 9/267:30 am -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 8/9![China Southern logo]()
$905
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:59 pm -
2 stops26h 01m
Thu 10/111:45 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$934
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 9/1012:00 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Sat 9/2610:45 am -
3 stops48h 10m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,103
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:29 pm -
2 stops31h 46m
Sat 9/268:25 am -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 8/10![Air China logo]()
$1,199
Best flights from San Francisco to LanzhouDiscover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Lanzhou that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Lanzhou that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/712:35 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Mon 9/1411:45 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 8/11![China Southern logo]()
$850
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/1012:00 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Sat 9/262:25 pm -
1 stop21h 15m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,184
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:29 pm -
2 stops31h 46m
Sat 9/268:25 am -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 8/10![Air China logo]()
$1,199
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:35 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Sat 9/267:30 am -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 8/9![China Southern logo]()
$905
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:00 am -
3 stops35h 35m
Sat 9/267:20 am -
3 stops27h 35m
Deal found 8/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,336
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/101:56 pm -
2 stops31h 44m
Mon 9/143:15 pm -
2 stops58h 15m
Deal found 8/6![Air China logo]()
$1,437
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to LanzhouDiscover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Lanzhou. Data last updated August 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Lanzhou. Data last updated August 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/712:35 am -
2 stops45h 45m
Mon 9/1411:45 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 8/11![China Southern logo]()
$850
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/812:35 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Sat 9/267:30 am -
1 stop28h 10m
Deal found 8/9![China Southern logo]()
$905
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Thu 9/1012:00 pm -
1 stop20h 25m
Sat 9/2610:45 am -
3 stops48h 10m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,103
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1012:29 pm -
2 stops31h 46m
Sat 9/268:25 am -
1 stop17h 05m
Deal found 8/10![Air China logo]()
$1,199
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/246:59 pm -
2 stops26h 01m
Thu 10/111:45 am -
1 stop23h 55m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$934
One-way flights from San Francisco to LanzhouSearch for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Lanzhou. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Lanzhou. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 11, 2026.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/177:55 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/10![XiamenAir logo]()
$422
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/223:41 pm -
2 stops29h 19m
Deal found 8/11![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$444
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Tue 12/111:35 pm -
1 stop32h 10m
Deal found 8/8![China Southern logo]()
$456
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/8. 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.
Tue 12/18:00 am -
2 stops36h 30m
Deal found 8/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$484
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:00 pm -
1 stop38h 50m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$512
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Sun 9/207:55 pm -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 8/10![XiamenAir logo]()
$525
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 9/2112:35 am -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 8/11![China Southern logo]()
$572
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/1912:35 am -
1 stop21h 45m
Deal found 8/10![China Southern logo]()
$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 9/1912:50 am -
3 stops49h 55m
Deal found 8/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$581
Find flight deals from San Francisco to Lanzhou
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Lanzhou (LHW). 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 11, 2026.
Most accurate provider | Expedia 1 star |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Expedia 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $850 (oojo) |
One-way from | $422 (KAYAK) |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou 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 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou that are best for you.
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Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Mon 9/7
12:35 am-6:15 pm
1 stop26h 40m
Lanzhou Arpt
Mon 9/14
11:45 am-8:40 pm
1 stop23h 55m
$850
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Tue 9/8
12:35 am-1:20 pm
1 stop21h 45m
Lanzhou Arpt
Sat 9/26
7:30 am-8:40 pm
1 stop28h 10m
$905
Quickest round-trip
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
12:00 pm-11:25 pm
1 stop20h 25m
Lanzhou Arpt
Sat 9/26
2:25 pm-8:40 pm
1 stop21h 15m
$1,184
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
12:29 pm-11:15 am
2 stops31h 46m
Lanzhou Arpt
Sat 9/26
8:25 am-10:30 am
1 stop17h 05m
$1,199
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Wed 9/9
6:00 am-8:35 am
3 stops35h 35m
Lanzhou Arpt
Sat 9/26
7:20 am-7:55 pm
3 stops27h 35m
$1,336
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Thu 9/10
1:56 pm-12:40 pm
2 stops31h 44m
Lanzhou Arpt
Mon 9/14
3:15 pm-10:30 am
2 stops58h 15m
$1,437
Cheapest one-way
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Tue 12/1
8:00 am-12:30 pm
2 stops36h 30m
$484
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Sun 9/20
7:55 pm-12:00 pm
2 stops25h 05m
$525
Quickest one-way
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Mon 9/21
12:35 am-10:45 am
1 stop19h 10m
$572
San FranciscoLanzhou
SFO San Francisco - LHW Lanzhou Arpt
SFOLHW
San Francisco
Mon 9/21
12:50 am-5:45 pm
3 stops49h 55m
$581
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- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lanzhou flights, users find the pricing of Expedia to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Expedia Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Lanzhou flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Expedia <90% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Lanzhou flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Lanzhou flights, Cheapflights users trust Expedia the most. Expedia 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-Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Lanzhou. 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 Lanzhou. Reviews last updated August 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern from San Francisco to Lanzhou by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
7.6
Entertainment
6.3
Comfort
7.3
Food
7.0
Overall
7.3
Crew
7.8
Reviews
1 / 7
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
LGW - PVG
Boarding
7.6
Entertainment
6.3
Comfort
7.3
Food
7.0
Overall
7.3
Crew
7.8
Reviews
1 / 7
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Feb 2026
LGW - PVG
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$771 | Average$1,014 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% |