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$428+ 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEK — SFO
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 28, 2025.

This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Fri 11/73:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Tue 11/1110:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/25$597
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/304:45 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/1210:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$632
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/73:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/810:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop34h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/26$636
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:45 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/299:45 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$637
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/157:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/2910:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$675
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/133:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop14h 25mAsiana Airlines
Sun 5/1011:30 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop25h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/28$709
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:50 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Mon 12/811:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 20mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/27$710
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/183:15 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop16h 05mANA
Wed 12/3112:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop19h 55mANA
Deal found 10/26$720
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 12/1810:50 amPEK - SFO
1 stop19h 10mAsiana Airlines
Mon 12/2911:50 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop24h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 10/25$723
This Vakatrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Vakatrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/167:30 amPEK - SFO
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 11/299:45 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/28$740
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/198:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 55mANA
Wed 12/3112:20 amSFO - PEK
1 stop28h 15mANA
Deal found 10/26$742
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/253:25 amPEK - SFO
1 stop22h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/109:45 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$762

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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$597
(Vakatrip)

One-way from

$428
(Asiana Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$993

Good round-trip deal

$1,051 or less

Good one-way deal

$574 or less
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One-way flight from Beijing Capital to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($268 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 October 28, 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

Sat 11/8

12:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 11/8

9:45 pm-12:55 am

1 stop35h 10m

$636

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/13

1:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

9:45 pm-10:45 am

1 stop21h 00m

$637

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/17

4:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 11/28

10:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

$637

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/18

10:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop17h 55m

$709

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/26

7:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop18h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

9:45 pm-10:45 am

1 stop21h 00m

$762

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/13

7:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop17h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

10:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

$763

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/16

4:45 pm-9:45 am

1 stop33h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

9:45 pm-10:45 am

1 stop21h 00m

$763

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/17

4:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

11:25 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 30m

$763

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sun 3/8

3:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

$764

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/19

12:00 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop20h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 12/5

10:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

$764

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 10/26

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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 October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Beijing Capital Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco (average of $705). Flying from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $953). 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 October 28, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 20% 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 Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Beijing Capital Airport 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, taking about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
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 October 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines and United Airlines from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,001 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Overall

8.2

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Yony,Sep 2025

MNL - ICN

Clean airplanes, crew very helpful and plane was on time. I did not like the food choices.

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 1 inbound flight from Beijing Capital per day. 2 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Beijing Capital on a regular basis.

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

    For as low as $709, Cathay Pacific can have you in San Francisco from Beijing Capital Airport in 19h 10m. Airlines will cover 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 Capital Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    According to our current data, Asiana Airlines ($704), and United Airlines ($955) offers the cheapest pricing from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco. Asiana Airlines is currently priced 39% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • 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 $2,250, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $539. When looking at the most popular route, (Beijing Capital - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $617 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco (average of $705). Flying from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco in May is currently the most expensive (average of $953). 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 Capital to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$704Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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