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$421+ 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 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BJS — SFO
Feb 4 — Feb 111
Wed 2/4
Wed 2/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Beijing to San Francisco are usually found in November or February, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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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 January 5, 2026.

This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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 4/18:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop24h 25mVietnam Airlines
Thu 4/210:50 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop40h 40mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 1/3$563
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Thu 3/58:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop24h 30mVietnam Airlines
Thu 3/1910:10 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop41h 20mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 1/4$648
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/297:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 4/212:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/4$694
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 1/297:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 4/212:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop21h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/4$694
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Mon 2/168:30 amPKX - SFO
2 stops27h 10mChina Southern
Mon 3/211:35 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop18h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 1/3$700
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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 3/58:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop24h 30mVietnam Airlines
Sun 3/1510:10 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop41h 20mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 1/4$707
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Mon 4/273:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 30mAsiana Airlines
Sat 10/1711:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop23h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/4$713
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Sun 2/159:30 pmPKX - SFO
2 stops38h 10mChina Southern
Mon 3/211:35 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop22h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 1/2$721
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. 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.
Sat 4/253:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 30mAsiana Airlines
Sat 4/2511:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop25h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/4$738
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/2. 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.
Wed 4/110:40 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 20mAsiana Airlines
Fri 4/311:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 00mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/2$740
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 2/157:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop29h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 3/121:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/3$746
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/3. 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.
Sun 2/158:55 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop28h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 3/121:00 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop18h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/3$746

Find 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 January 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$563
(Vietnam Airlines)

One-way from

$421
(China Southern)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,176

Good round-trip deal

$608 or less

Good one-way deal

$608 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($105 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 January 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Beijing to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Beijing

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 4/1

8:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

10:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop40h 40m

$563

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/1

10:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$713

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 3/7

3:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 3/21

11:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$713

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 4/4

10:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$738

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 4/30

3:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Sun 6/28

11:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$738

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 4/25

3:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 4/25

11:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$738

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/1

10:40 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

11:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop19h 00m

$741

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/10

6:40 pm-11:15 am

1 stop31h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

12:55 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop40h 30m

$767

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 2/2

10:30 am-8:34 pm

3 stops26h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

7:30 am-10:45 am

3 stops35h 15m

$813

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 1/16

6:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

12:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop30h 00m

$851

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Beijing-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >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 Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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.
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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 January 2, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Beijing to San Francisco is 10 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco (average of $705). Flying from Beijing to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,157). 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 January 5, 2026.

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 21% versus a flight at noon.

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 January 5, 2026.

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).

How often are flights from Beijing to San Francisco delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Beijing and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 257 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Beijing to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Beijing to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Beijing to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Beijing to San Francisco trip
Airports
PEK

Arrive early at PEK, especially for international departures from Terminal 3, as it can take up to 45 minutes to reach your gate.

Read more about PEKBy John Walton
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOBy Harriet Baskas
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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on PEK

John Walton

John Walton

Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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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 January 5, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from Beijing to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
502 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
502 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
502 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,122 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
502 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
China Southern
7.5
Good
124 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
502 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
502 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Air China
7.2
Good
136 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
502 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?

    Airlines like Vietnam Airlines, Asiana Airlines, and China Southern fly from Beijing to San Francisco in about 19h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 50m. Beijing and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 5895 mi. 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 Beijing to San Francisco round-trip?

    Asiana Airlines, at $704, was found to be the cheapest airline from Beijing to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be United Airlines. Asiana Airlines is 29% 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 $386. Users have also found prices from $410 and $425 on Asiana Airlines and ANA, 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 $1,928, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $580. The most popular route (Beijing Capital - San Francisco), is priced around $694.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco (average of $705). Flying from Beijing to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,157). 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 2 airlines flying from Beijing to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 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 January 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$704Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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