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$474+ Cheap flights from Capital, China (PEK) 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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEK — SFO
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Beijing Capital to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Capital to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Capital (PEK) 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 April 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$799
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$474
(Korean Air)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,269

Good round-trip deal

$1,208 or less

Good one-way deal

$586 or less
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Cheapest flights from Capital to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Capital to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 6/1110:40 amPEK - SFO
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/2512:40 pmSFO - PEK
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/27$799
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 10/293:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Sat 1/3111:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/28$816
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 11/241:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop24h 00mKorean Air
Wed 2/1811:40 amSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/27$852
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Sat 5/1012:05 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop25h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/111:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/27$867
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Tue 11/2512:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop23h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 2/2011:25 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/27$956
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 11/266:55 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops39h 15mAir Canada
Mon 2/161:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop35h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 4/27$990
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Mon 11/247:20 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/177:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,039
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 6/111:00 pmPEK - SFO
Nonstop12h 30mAir China
Wed 6/251:00 pmSFO - PEK
Nonstop14h 15mAir China
Deal found 4/27$1,069
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:10 pmPEK - SFO
2 stops33h 32mANA
Thu 6/1910:55 amSFO - PEK
1 stop18h 20mANA
Deal found 4/28$1,112
This EVA Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 EVA Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/101:55 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop31h 50mEVA Air
Tue 10/71:10 amSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 25mEVA Air
Deal found 4/27$1,279
This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/98:25 amPEK - SFO
2 stops22h 12mJapan Airlines
Wed 8/612:25 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop16h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/27$1,352
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/247:00 amPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 05mChina Eastern
Sat 9/2012:00 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/28$1,355

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Capital 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 April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Capital

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/11

10:40 am-10:40 am

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

12:40 pm-8:45 am

2 stops29h 05m

$799

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 6/28

4:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop13h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 7/17

11:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$839

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Tue 6/10

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

12:40 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$853

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/10

12:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

12:35 am-5:20 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$867

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 6/11

1:00 pm-10:30 am

Nonstop12h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 6/25

1:00 pm-6:15 pm

Nonstop14h 15m

$1,069

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/12

3:10 pm-9:42 am

2 stops33h 32m

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

10:55 am-8:15 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$1,112

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/10

12:00 pm-12:07 am

1 stop27h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

6:30 am-4:45 am

2 stops31h 15m

$1,214

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Tue 7/22

12:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

11:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,239

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 5/10

1:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop31h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 10/7

1:10 am-12:35 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,279

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 7/9

8:25 am-3:37 pm

2 stops22h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

12:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$1,352

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/27

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Compare providers for flights from Capital 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 Capital to San Francisco in April.
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

*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 Capital Airport-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 Capital Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Beijing Capital Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Beijing Capital Airport-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 Capital Airport-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 Capital to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Capital with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco

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

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

The best time to book flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco is 18 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 Capital Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 PEK to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Capital 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 April 29, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 13% on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Beijing Capital Airport 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 Capital Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Capital 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 April 29, 2025.

The most flights from PEK 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 April 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines from Beijing to San Francisco. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,184 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,184 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,184 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,063 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,184 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,184 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
855 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,184 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,184 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

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 Capital 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 Capital?

    For a flight from Beijing Capital to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Beijing Capital per day. 3 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Beijing Capital on a regular basis.

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

    According to our current data, Asiana Airlines ($839), Korean Air ($853), and Cathay Pacific ($867) offers the cheapest pricing from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco. Asiana Airlines is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Korean Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $474. However, be on the lookout for offers from Asiana Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as they are both options that can get you from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    While on average a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco is generally $2,380, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $532. When looking at the most popular route, (Beijing Capital - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $734 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Capital 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 Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Capital to San Francisco

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Capital 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 April 29, 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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