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$495+ Cheap flights from Xi'an (XIY) 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 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
XIY — SFO
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Wed 8/27
Wed 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Xi'an (XIY) 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 August 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$704
(Asiana Airlines)

One-way from

$495
(Booking.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,483
From Xi'an Xianyang to San Francisco
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Cheapest flights from Xi'an to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Xi'an to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 22, 2025.

This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Tue 9/161:10 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop17h 20mAsiana Airlines
Fri 3/1311:30 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop21h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 8/21$704
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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 9/1610:00 amXIY - SFO
2 stops25h 40mChina Southern
Thu 3/1212:35 amSFO - XIY
2 stops31h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 8/21$1,030
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/21. 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.
Tue 9/1611:00 amXIY - SFO
2 stops38h 28mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/1311:30 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/21$1,031

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Xi'an to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Xi'an

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 9/16

1:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

11:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$704

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 9/16

10:00 am-8:40 pm

2 stops25h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

12:35 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 15m

$1,030

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 9/16

11:00 am-10:28 am

2 stops38h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

11:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,031

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 1/9

1:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

11:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$1,127

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 1/9

11:00 am-10:39 am

2 stops39h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

7:40 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,444

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 1/9

3:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

1:05 am-2:35 pm

1 stop22h 30m

$1,532

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 10/2

9:00 am-8:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$495

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 10/2

3:50 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$581

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 10/2

11:20 pm-8:38 am

3 stops48h 18m

$607

Xi'anSan Francisco

XIY - SFO

XIYSFO

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 9/5

12:05 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$1,668

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Best time to book a flight from Xi'an to San Francisco

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Xi'an to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Xi'an to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Xi'an to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Xi'an to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 XIY to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Xi'an 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 August 22, 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Xi'an to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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 August 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines and Air China from Xi'an to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob
Air China
7.3
Good
95 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
475 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.8

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacob,Jul 2025

ICN - JFK

I flew business calls Asiana, everything was great and good! I must say that the service at the Asian business class lounge prior to the flight is very poor, the staff are very cold and not welcome and I asked for some help in getting a food without salt ...I was looked upon as if I ... I am traveling a lot business , and I se people complained a lot in asiana lounge services. Jacob

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Xi'an to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Xi'an to San Francisco?

    For as low as $704, Asiana Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Xi'an in 17h 20m. Xi'an and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 6470 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Xi'an to San Francisco round-trip?

    Flying on Air China is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $824. Another option worth looking into is Asiana Airlines, starting at $832 round trip. These flights start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Xi'an to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Xi'an to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Xi'an 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 Xi'an to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Xi'an to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Xi'an to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 2 airlines flying from Xi'an to San Francisco

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Xi'an 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 August 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest$824Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$832Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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