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$506+ 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BJS — SFO
Jul 10 — Jul 171
Fri 7/10
Fri 7/17
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Beijing to San Francisco are usually found in March or November, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 June 10, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Mon 8/317:35 pm
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop16h 05m
China Southern
Thu 9/1012:35 am
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop18h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 6/6$795
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Fri 6/129:30 pm
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop38h 10m
China Southern
Sat 6/2012:35 am
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop24h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 6/6$802
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Sun 8/308:30 am
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Sun 9/1310:50 pm
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop40h 40m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/6$822
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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.
Tue 9/86:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops35h 50m
Air Canada
Tue 11/36:30 am
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop19h 50m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/6$825
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Wed 6/107:25 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop30h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 7/281:20 am
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop20h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/7$841
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/224:40 pm
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop21h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 9/11:20 am
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop18h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/7$842
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/6. 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 7/136:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops35h 50m
Air Canada
Mon 7/2012:50 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops37h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/6$848
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/226:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops37h 31m
Air Canada
Mon 8/318:54 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop29h 01m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7$866
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/88:30 am
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Sun 8/210:50 pm
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop40h 40m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 6/10$866
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/246:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops32h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/27:30 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$869
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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 6/226:45 pm
PEK
-
SFO
2 stops37h 31m
Air Canada
Sun 8/309:13 pm
SFO
-
PEK
2 stops28h 42m
Air Canada
Deal found 6/7$870
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Wed 6/249:30 pm
PKX
-
SFO
2 stops38h 10m
China Southern
Tue 9/112:35 am
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop23h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 6/7$872

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 June 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$787
(Asiana Airlines)

One-way from

$506
(Asiana Airlines)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,212

Good round-trip deal

$1,587 or less

Good one-way deal

$849 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($358 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 9% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 June 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Beijing 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 6/24

7:40 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

2:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 25m

$842

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Mon 7/13

6:45 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops35h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

8:51 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop29h 04m

$857

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 9/4

3:30 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop15h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/7

11:20 pm-9:40 am

1 stop19h 20m

$903

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 7/26

8:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 8/23

10:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop40h 40m

$909

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 7/23

8:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 8/13

10:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop40h 40m

$910

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/25

6:30 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/3

1:10 pm-9:40 am

1 stop29h 30m

$961

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 11/12

8:30 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops37h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 11/16

12:00 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$1,040

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 7/26

8:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

10:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop40h 40m

$1,051

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 11/11

1:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 11/16

3:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,072

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 11/4

1:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 11/9

3:00 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,072

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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 June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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-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-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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-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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco (average of $505). Flying from Beijing to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $851). 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 June 10, 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 16% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 June 10, 2026.

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

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

How often are flights from Beijing to San Francisco delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Beijing and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 223 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon 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?

Tuesday 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 15% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Beijing to San Francisco is 75 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.

The best insider tips for Beijing to San Francisco flights

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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 June 10, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Asiana Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andUnited Airlines 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
8.1
Very good
540 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
540 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
540 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,369 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
540 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,804 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
540 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
Air China
7.3
Good
154 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
540 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only
Air Canada
7.1
Good
11,154 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
540 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

NRT - ICN

More restrooms in business it’s a large section with 2 only

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 11.0 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 4 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Asiana Airlines, Air Canada, and Cathay Pacific fly from Beijing to San Francisco in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 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.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Cathay Pacific and United Airlines. Asiana Airlines is 34% 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 $420 and $425 on China Southern 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 $2,399, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $777. The most popular route (Beijing Capital - San Francisco), is priced around $871.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to San Francisco (average of $505). Flying from Beijing to San Francisco in April is currently the most expensive (average of $851). 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 4 airlines flying from Beijing to San Francisco

Discover the top 4 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 June 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$704Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$712Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,169Average$1,354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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