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$382+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (XIY)

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 12/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — XIY
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Thu 11/27
Thu 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Xi'an Xianyang are usually found in August or September, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Xi'an. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 28, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/89:45 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/263:55 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$832
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Tue 11/259:45 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Sun 12/213:55 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/26$857
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 12/511:25 amSFO - XIY
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 12/263:55 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop21h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$882
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/258:25 amSFO - XIY
2 stops38h 15mChina Eastern
Tue 12/26:00 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops39h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/27$903
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/2612:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Sun 12/218:35 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops43h 51mAir China
Deal found 10/26$907
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/262:30 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/218:25 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$949
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Wed 11/1212:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop29h 20mAir China
Sat 11/298:30 amXIY - SFO
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Deal found 10/26$965
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Tue 11/2511:25 amSFO - XIY
1 stop35h 15mCathay Pacific
Tue 12/23:55 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop21h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/27$1,019
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 11/258:25 amSFO - XIY
2 stops34h 20mChina Eastern
Sun 12/219:00 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops28h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 10/26$1,029
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/52:30 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/268:35 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$1,046

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (XIY). 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 October 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$832
(oojo)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$959
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($224 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Xi'an 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 October 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Xi'an that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Xi'an

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

9:45 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 12/21

3:55 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 35m

$857

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

8:25 am-11:35 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 12/21

9:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop28h 00m

$857

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

11:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 2/15

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$907

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

12:40 pm-11:45 am

1 stop32h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 3/12

12:55 pm-7:58 am

2 stops34h 03m

$922

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Fri 2/13

11:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 2/27

3:55 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$957

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

7:30 am-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop18h 00m

$1,019

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

11:35 pm-10:00 am

2 stops42h 25m

$393

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 12/2

11:35 pm-11:40 am

1 stop20h 05m

$417

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

3:30 pm-11:30 am

3 stops52h 00m

$468

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

10:10 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops46h 15m

$471

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Deals found on 10/27

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an

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 San Francisco to Xi'an in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 San Francisco-Xi'an flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Xi'an flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Xi'an flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Xi'an flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 San Francisco-Xi'an flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Xi'an from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Xi'an. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Xi'an is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an (average of $667). Flying from San Francisco to Xi'an in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,309). 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 SFO to XIY?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Xi'an. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Xi'an is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 37% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Xi'an

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Xi'an. 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 Xi'an. Reviews last updated October 28, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern from San Francisco to Xi'an 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
483 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
483 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
1,042 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
7.4
Good
117 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

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
174 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

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.
Air China
7.2
Good
117 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
483 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.6

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 San Francisco to Xi'an. 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 San Francisco to Xi'an?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, and Korean Air fly from San Francisco to Xi'an in about 23h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 55m. The distance between San Francisco and Xi'an is about 6470 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Xi'an is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $667 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and China Southern, starting at $687 and $738 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is priced at 43% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an (average of $667). Flying from San Francisco to Xi'an in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,309). 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 5 airlines flying from San Francisco to Xi'an

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Xi'an. 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 October 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$667Average$1,429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$687Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$738Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$793Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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