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$372+ Cheap flights from China 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 3/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
Jan 24 — Jan 311
Sat 1/24
Sat 1/31
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from China to San Francisco
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This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/241:45 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Sun 12/2810:55 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/23$705
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Fri 12/261:35 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop23h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/3110:55 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop24h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/24$710
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Fri 12/268:30 amPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 00mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/3111:25 amSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/24$710
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/2910:15 pmCAN - SFO
1 stop14h 45mCathay Pacific
Mon 3/1612:25 pmSFO - CAN
1 stop17h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/24$791
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Mon 12/298:30 amPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/2910:55 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/24$816
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:40 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop31h 35mJapan Airlines
Fri 1/3012:55 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops31h 10mJapan Airlines
Deal found 12/23$974
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/241:55 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2811:25 amSFO - PKX
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$989
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/288:30 amPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 00mCathay Pacific
Fri 1/3011:25 amSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/23$994
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/269:10 amPVG - SFO
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3111:50 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/24$1,026
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/317:10 amPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/210:55 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop21h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/23$1,030
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 12/285:35 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops30h 11mAir Canada
Fri 1/3011:15 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops24h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 12/23$1,048
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:30 amPEK - SFO
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2811:30 pmSFO - PEK
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$1,053

Find flight deals from China to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated December 25, 2025.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$608
(Vietnam Airlines)

One-way from

$372
(FlightHub)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$678

Good round-trip deal

$608 or less

Good one-way deal

$510 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from China 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 December 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

China

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/8

3:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop41h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$612

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/15

3:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop41h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$612

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/4

3:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop41h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

10:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$612

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/7

3:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop41h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$612

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/14

3:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop41h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

10:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$612

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/31

8:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

11:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$711

GuangzhouSan Francisco

CAN - SFO

CANSFO

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 2/2

7:30 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:00 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$713

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

4:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$714

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/10

1:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 5/24

12:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 30m

$715

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 3/6

10:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 3/6

11:50 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$715

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Best time to book a flight from China to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from China with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from China to San Francisco

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to San Francisco (average of $550). Flying from China to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $887). 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 CN to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from China 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 December 25, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from China to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from China to San Francisco?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their China to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons 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 often are flights from China to San Francisco delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between China and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 188 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 China to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, China Southern have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.

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 December 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from China to San Francisco. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
500 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
500 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
500 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
1,105 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
500 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
123 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
500 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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
9,116 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
500 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
181 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
500 reviews

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

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 China 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 China?

    For a flight from China to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Vietnam Airlines, China Eastern, and Asiana Airlines can get you from China to San Francisco in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 25h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6461 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $302 on Vietnam Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include China Eastern from $349 and China Southern from $353 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to San Francisco?

    The most popular flight routes from China to San Francisco are Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco, Shanghai Pu Dong - San Francisco and Beijing Capital - San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China 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 China to San Francisco?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to San Francisco (average of $550). Flying from China to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $887). 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 8 airlines flying from China to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from China 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 December 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$410Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$446Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$597Average$823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$618Average$888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$643Average$1,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$679Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$703Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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