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$388+ Cheap flights from China to San Francisco (SFO)

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SHA — SFO
Dec 10 — Dec 171
Wed 12/10
Wed 12/17
1 adult, Economy
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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$611
(Vietnam Airlines)

One-way from

$388
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$709

Good round-trip deal

$1,015 or less

Good one-way deal

$394 or less
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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 November 10, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/7. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/611:25 amSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/7$628
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:30 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop17h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 12/319:45 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/9$634
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:35 pmPEK - SFO
1 stop18h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/299:45 pmSFO - PEK
1 stop22h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/10$637
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/8. 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.
Mon 12/84:55 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 2/2610:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 11/8$659
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop37h 35mChina Southern
Mon 1/1911:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 11/10$665
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/188:30 amPKX - SFO
1 stop27h 10mChina Southern
Thu 1/111:35 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop22h 30mChina Southern
Deal found 11/9$668
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1911:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 25mAsiana Airlines
Wed 1/711:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 05mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/10$671
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:55 amPVG - SFO
2 stops28h 45mChina Southern
Thu 1/111:35 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops30h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 11/10$672
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Sun 11/2310:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop37h 35mChina Southern
Sat 1/1711:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop32h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 11/9$680
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Wed 11/269:20 pmPKX - SFO
1 stop38h 20mChina Southern
Tue 12/911:35 pmSFO - PKX
1 stop26h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 11/10$682
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:50 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops36h 50mChina Southern
Tue 1/2011:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 11/10$682
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2511:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop14h 10mKorean Air
Thu 1/111:40 amSFO - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 11/10$684

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 November 10, 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

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/22

3:25 am-9:00 pm

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 12/30

9:45 pm-10:45 am

1 stop21h 00m

$636

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Sun 12/14

3:25 am-9:15 pm

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 1/6

11:25 am-12:55 am

1 stop21h 30m

$636

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/9

6:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 12/29

9:45 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$637

BeijingSan Francisco

PEK - SFO

PEKSFO

Beijing Capital

Tue 12/23

3:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop28h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

10:55 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$639

XiamenSan Francisco

XMN - SFO

XMNSFO

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Sun 12/21

10:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:35 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 30m

$666

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 11/26

9:20 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop38h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

11:35 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$682

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/8

4:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

10:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$688

BeijingSan Francisco

PKX - SFO

PKXSFO

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/25

2:30 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops21h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

11:35 pm-2:55 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$690

HarbinSan Francisco

HRB - SFO

HRBSFO

Harbin

Fri 12/12

2:40 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:50 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$703

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/28

2:00 pm-9:30 am

1 stop35h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

12:40 pm-9:45 am

1 stop30h 05m

$704

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Best time to book a flight from China to San Francisco

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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 November 10, 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 evening 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. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 10, 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
485 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
485 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,057 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

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.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

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
9,012 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
175 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
485 reviews

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Overall

8.2

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 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, China Southern, and Philippine Airlines can get you from China to San Francisco in just under 18h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6133 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 $411 on Vietnam Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air China from $420 and Asiana Airlines from $428 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 November 10, 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$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$643Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$679Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$717Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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