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$475+ 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PEK — SFO
May 17 — May 241
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Cheap flight deals from Capital to San Francisco

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 17, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/126:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops42h 57m
Air Canada
Tue 9/2212:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops37h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14$810
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/146:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop19h 21m
Air Canada
Sun 9/2712:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops37h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14$823
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Wed 6/36:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop16h 04m
Air Canada
Thu 8/136:40 am
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop19h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/13$838
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/186:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops33h 05m
Air Canada
Sun 9/2712:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops37h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14$839
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/126:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop14h 47m
Air Canada
Sat 9/266:47 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops55h 08m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14$840
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Mon 5/186:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops33h 05m
Air Canada
Sat 9/269:06 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops52h 49m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14$850
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/143:30 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop14h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 10/1311:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop18h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 4/14$855
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 5/156:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop14h 47m
Air Canada
Sun 9/278:19 am
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops41h 36m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14$859
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Fri 11/208:05 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops53h 14m
Air Canada
Tue 11/245:00 am
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops45h 20m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/13$865
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 9/610:40 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop19h 40m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 9/1211:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop25h 00m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 4/14$868
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Sun 9/61:30 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop24h 10m
Korean Air
Tue 9/1512:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop29h 50m
Korean Air
Deal found 4/13$871
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 5/176:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops51h 34m
Air Canada
Mon 9/288:19 am
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops41h 36m
Air Canada
Deal found 4/14$876

Find 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 17, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$810
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$475
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,317

Good round-trip deal

$1,257 or less

Good one-way deal

$705 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Beijing Capital-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Beijing Capital-San Francisco flights.
From Beijing Capital to San Francisco
One-way flight from Beijing Capital to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($318 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Beijing Capital to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Beijing Capital to San Francisco.

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 17, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/29

6:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

1:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

$1,240

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/5

8:30 am-7:20 pm

2 stops25h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

12:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 15m

$1,279

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sun 6/28

1:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop24h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 1/11

11:40 am-9:25 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,329

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/29

7:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:20 am-5:25 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,416

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 9/2

5:25 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 11/24

8:45 pm-6:35 am

1 stop17h 50m

$1,602

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Mon 6/1

5:25 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 7/1

10:45 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,677

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Mon 5/4

5:25 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

12:15 pm-4:40 am

1 stop25h 25m

$1,679

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/4

5:25 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 6/29

10:37 pm-4:40 am

1 stop39h 03m

$1,685
Quickest round-trip

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sun 9/13

5:25 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop11h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

10:35 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,792

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/18

5:25 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop11h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

10:45 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,805

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/16

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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*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Beijing Capital Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 17, 2026.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

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John Walton

John Walton

Expert on PEK

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

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 17, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andUnited 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.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2026

ICN - PEK

Food was better and a smaller business class made the experience more personal.

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 11.0 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. 4 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 $1,416, Korean Air can have you in San Francisco from Beijing Capital Airport in 18h. 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), Cathay Pacific ($712), and United Airlines ($955) offers the cheapest pricing from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco. Asiana Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $386. However, be on the lookout for offers from ANA and Asiana Airlines, 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 $2,150, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $608. When looking at the most popular route, (Beijing Capital - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $859 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Capital to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$704Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,159Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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