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$471+ Cheap flights from Beijing, China (BJS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 6/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BJS — SFO
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Beijing to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 8 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Beijing to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Beijing (BJS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$798
(Asiana Airlines)

One-way from

$471
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,237

Good round-trip deal

$1,208 or less

Good one-way deal

$586 or less
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Cheapest flights from Beijing to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Beijing to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 6/1311:10 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 20mAsiana Airlines
Sat 10/2511:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop23h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$798
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 6/85:30 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops42h 00mChina Southern
Mon 10/2012:35 amSFO - PKX
2 stops27h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 5/1$801
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/196:40 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 6/241:05 amSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/30$822
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/101:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop36h 10mKorean Air
Fri 10/3112:40 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop33h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 4/30$831
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/188:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop25h 10mVietnam Airlines
Sun 6/2210:50 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop40h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/30$850
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:00 amPEK - SFO
2 stops22h 52mChina Eastern
Mon 6/3012:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop32h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$956
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/56:05 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops38h 12mAir Canada
Wed 7/97:40 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 5/1$980
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:55 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/43:30 pmSFO - PKX
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$994
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/296:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop15h 39mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/318:50 amSFO - PEK
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,002
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:25 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop11h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1110:55 amSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,042
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/62:15 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop18h 35mCathay Pacific
Sun 6/221:05 amSFO - PKX
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/29$1,100
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/147:45 amPKX - SFO
1 stop16h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 6/3012:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$1,108

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Beijing to San Francisco 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Beijing to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Beijing

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/13

11:10 am-3:30 pm

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

11:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$798

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 6/8

5:30 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops42h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 10/20

12:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops27h 40m

$801

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/19

6:40 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

1:05 am-10:50 am

1 stop18h 45m

$822

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/10

1:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

12:40 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$831

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 6/18

8:30 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

10:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop40h 40m

$850

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 6/14

7:00 am-2:52 pm

2 stops22h 52m

San Francisco

Mon 6/30

12:00 pm-11:15 am

1 stop32h 15m

$956

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/5

6:05 pm-5:17 pm

2 stops38h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 7/9

7:40 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$980

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 5/24

6:55 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops33h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

3:30 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$994

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/11

7:40 am-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

7:10 am-7:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$1,004

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Tue 9/9

5:25 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

10:55 am-5:25 pm

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,042

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Compare providers for flights from Beijing to San Francisco

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 Beijing to San Francisco in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 Beijing-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Beijing-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Beijing-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Beijing-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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 Beijing-San Francisco 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 Beijing to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Beijing 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 Beijing to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Beijing to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Beijing to San Francisco is 8 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Beijing to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 BJS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Beijing to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from Beijing to San Francisco, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Beijing to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Beijing to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Beijing to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Beijing to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Beijing to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

The most flights from BJS to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Beijing to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,069 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,464 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

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

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Beijing?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Beijing. Booking flights from Beijing to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 2 daily inbound flights from Beijing from 3 different airlines.

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

    Asiana Airlines, at $798, was found to be the cheapest airline from Beijing to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Cathay Pacific. Asiana Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Beijing to San Francisco one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $471. Users have also found prices from $478 and $478 on Korean Air and China Southern, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Beijing to San Francisco?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Beijing to San Francisco? While on average our users pay $2,380, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $532. The most popular route (Beijing Capital - San Francisco), is priced around $747.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Beijing to San Francisco?

    The most popular layover on flights from Beijing to San Francisco is Seoul.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Seoul?

    If you're on a layover in Seoul and looking for things to do, consider visiting Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, or Myeongdong Cathedral. Travelers on a layover in Seoul can visit Dongdaemun Market, Bukchon Hanok Village, and Myeongdong Cathedral, by traveling 31.6 mi, 30.6 mi, and 30.4 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Incheon Intl for about $53 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Beijing to San Francisco flights?

    Beijing to San Francisco flights have a layover in Tokyo least often.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Beijing to San Francisco 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 Beijing to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Beijing to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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 Beijing to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Beijing to San Francisco. 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$765Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,186Average$1,305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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