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$957+ Cheap flights from Jinan (TNA) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
TNA — SFO
Dec 20 — Dec 271
Sat 12/20
Sat 12/27
1 adult, Economy
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This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/291:05 pmTNA - SFO
2 stops22h 35mChina Southern
Mon 2/211:35 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops28h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 11/19$957
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/297:10 amTNA - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Eastern
Mon 2/212:00 pmSFO - TNA
2 stops38h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/19$1,051
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Thu 1/296:30 pmTNA - SFO
1 stop35h 30mAsiana Airlines
Mon 2/211:50 pmSFO - TNA
1 stop31h 05mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 11/19$1,428

Cheap flight deals from Jinan to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Jinan (TNA) 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 November 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$957
(China Southern)
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Jinan to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Jinan

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

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JinanSan Francisco

TNA - SFO

TNASFO

Jinan

Thu 1/29

1:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

11:35 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$957

JinanSan Francisco

TNA - SFO

TNASFO

Jinan

Thu 1/29

7:10 am-9:00 am

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

12:00 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops38h 45m

$1,051

JinanSan Francisco

TNA - SFO

TNASFO

Jinan

Thu 1/29

6:30 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop35h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

11:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$1,428

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Deals found on 11/19

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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 Jinan to San Francisco in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Jinan-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Jinan-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Jinan-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Jinan-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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 Jinan-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Jinan to San Francisco?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Jinan to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Jinan to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Jinan to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Jinan to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $828.

What’s the fastest layover option from Jinan to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Jinan to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 17h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Jinan to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Jinan to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 5h 33m.

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 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Jinan to San Francisco, such as China Southern and China Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

7.9

Overall

7.5

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 5
6.0
Good

Ebbi,Aug 2025

LAX - CAN

Boarding was nice the employees and the crew. They were very nice but the food maybe I don’t like it but it’s not international food. It’s more towards Chinese Tayst, which I do understand but that’s only complain. I have.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Jinan to San Francisco can take about 17h 50m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,051. Airlines will cover a distance of 6035 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Jinan 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Jinan to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Jinan 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 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$736Average$971FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$814Average$836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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