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$422+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
May 1 — May 81
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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 April 1, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sat 6/138:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 7/3111:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop20h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/31$664
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/173:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 13m
Air Canada
Wed 8/1912:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$677
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/173:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops38h 14m
Air Canada
Thu 8/2712:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/30$687
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 5/203:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Air Canada
Thu 8/2012:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/28$692
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/163:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Air Canada
Thu 8/2712:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/30$701
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/173:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops38h 14m
Air Canada
Fri 8/2810:52 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops48h 13m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/30$703
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/163:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Air Canada
Fri 8/286:40 am
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop16h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/30$711
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/153:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
2 stops33h 30m
Air Canada
Tue 8/2512:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
2 stops34h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/30$717
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/138:35 am
PVG
-
SFO
1 stop21h 45m
Asiana Airlines
Sat 8/2911:50 pm
SFO
-
PVG
1 stop30h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/30$721
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/1610:55 am
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 25m
Asiana Airlines
Fri 8/2811:50 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop18h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/30$733
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 9/2710:50 pm
SFO
-
PKX
1 stop40h 40m
Vietnam Airlines
Deal found 3/28$739
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/83:10 pm
HGH
-
SFO
1 stop15h 10m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 6/3011:50 pm
SFO
-
HGH
1 stop22h 55m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 3/31$742

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 April 1, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$664
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$422
(FlightHub)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,151

Good round-trip deal

$883 or less

Good one-way deal

$613 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. 11% potential increase in price ($116 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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.

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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 April 1, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 5/4

1:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

11:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$793

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 5/4

1:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 10/23

11:50 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$793

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 5/5

1:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 10/16

11:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$793

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 6/15

1:10 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 8/25

11:50 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$850

WuhanSan Francisco

WUH - SFO

WUHSFO

Wuhan

Fri 6/5

12:15 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

1:10 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 50m

$858

WuhanSan Francisco

WUH - SFO

WUHSFO

Wuhan

Fri 6/5

12:15 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 8/10

1:10 pm-11:00 am

1 stop30h 50m

$858

GuangzhouSan Francisco

CAN - SFO

CANSFO

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 7/1

12:40 pm-11:00 am

1 stop37h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 7/16

1:10 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

$859

ChangshaSan Francisco

CSX - SFO

CSXSFO

Changsha Huanghua Intl

Mon 5/4

12:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop29h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

11:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$876

WuhanSan Francisco

WUH - SFO

WUHSFO

Wuhan

Sat 5/9

7:25 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 8/22

12:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 20m

$894

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 4/28

1:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop22h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

12:35 am-9:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$903

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Best time to book a flight from China to San Francisco

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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 $508). Flying from China to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $904). 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 April 1, 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 15% 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 March 28, 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 19% of weekly flights between China and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 175 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?

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 China to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 21% 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 April 1, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Asiana Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

MNL - ICN

Our seats got changed due to an aircraft change which resulted in us loosing our window seat and put us behind the engines.

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 11.0 mi from the center of the city.

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

    Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, and China Eastern can get you from China to San Francisco in just under 16h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 45m. 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 Cathay Pacific 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 $508). Flying from China to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $904). 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 April 1, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$410Average$957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$593Average$840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China SouthernCheapest$608Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$643Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Korean AirCheapest$674Average$745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$685Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,052Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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