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$376+ 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
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Cheap flight deals from China to San Francisco

Cheapest flights from China to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 11, 2026.

This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 6/78:30 am
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Vietnam Airlines
Thu 6/2510:50 pm
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop40h 40m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 2/8$564
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 3/236:05 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop17h 35m
China Southern
Mon 4/1312:35 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop18h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 2/11$672
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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.
Mon 3/233:15 pm
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop20h 25m
China Southern
Mon 4/1312:35 am
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop18h 20m
China Southern
Deal found 2/11$675
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/41:10 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 50m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 3/911:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/10$686
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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.
Wed 3/411:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop18h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 3/3011:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/8$690
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/267:00 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Thu 4/212:00 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop39h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/9$696
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/267:30 am
PKX
-
SFO
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Thu 4/212:00 pm
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop32h 20m
China Eastern
Deal found 2/9$699
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 4/201:40 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop36h 00m
Korean Air
Sun 5/1012:40 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
Korean Air
Deal found 2/8$702
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/138:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 5/2011:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/9$703
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1110:55 am
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 12/411:50 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop25h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/7$709
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 3/54:25 pm
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop13h 35m
Asiana Airlines
Mon 3/1611:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 2/9$709
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/8. 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 3/87:30 am
PEK
-
SFO
1 stop29h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 3/1512:25 pm
SFO
-
PEK
1 stop21h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 2/8$711

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 February 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$564
(Vietnam Airlines)

One-way from

$376
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,062

Good round-trip deal

$1,088 or less

Good one-way deal

$592 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Guangzhou Baiyun-San Francisco flight deals.
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From China to San Francisco
One-way flight from China to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($87 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from China to San Francisco.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 February 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to San Francisco that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/14

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

11:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$716

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sat 3/7

3:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 8/30

11:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

$718

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Fri 3/6

10:50 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 5/15

11:50 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$718

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Wed 3/4

3:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop14h 25m

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

11:50 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$718

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/5

4:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

11:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 15m

$718

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

1:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

11:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 15m

$720

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/20

1:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$721

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

8:50 am-9:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

1:10 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$722

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/5

1:10 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

11:50 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$722

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/5

10:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

11:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$726

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Best time to book a flight from China to San Francisco

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 $915). 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 February 11, 2026.

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% 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 February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their China to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 17% of weekly flights between China and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 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?

Sunday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday 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 February 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and United Airlines 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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.5

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?

    Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, and Korean Air can get you from China to San Francisco in just under 14h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5895 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?

  • 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 $915). 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 February 11, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$410Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$597Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$618Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$643Average$1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$685Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$696Average$770FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$718Average$1,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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