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$437+ 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 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — XIY
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Fri 2/27
Fri 3/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Xi'an
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 January 28, 2026.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/18:55 am
SFO
-
XIY
2 stops24h 15m
China Eastern
Tue 10/207:30 am
XIY
-
SFO
2 stops25h 19m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/26$787
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2611:25 am
SFO
-
XIY
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 3/53:55 pm
XIY
-
SFO
1 stop16h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/28$830
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Mon 2/911:25 am
SFO
-
XIY
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 3/93:55 pm
XIY
-
SFO
1 stop33h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$833
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 7/142:00 pm
SFO
-
XIY
1 stop33h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 8/13:50 pm
XIY
-
SFO
1 stop22h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$883
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/1011:25 am
SFO
-
XIY
1 stop35h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 4/203:50 pm
XIY
-
SFO
1 stop21h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$903
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2612:00 pm
SFO
-
XIY
1 stop19h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 3/51:30 pm
XIY
-
SFO
2 stops41h 33m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/28$912
This China Eastern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/128:55 am
SFO
-
XIY
2 stops33h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 3/197:00 am
XIY
-
SFO
1 stop18h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/26$925
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/110:55 pm
SFO
-
XIY
1 stop23h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 2/73:55 pm
XIY
-
SFO
1 stop21h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/27$928
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/910:55 pm
SFO
-
XIY
1 stop23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/93:55 pm
XIY
-
SFO
2 stops30h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$949

Find 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 January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$830
(oojo)

One-way from

$437
(FlightHub)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,278
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One-way flight from San Francisco to Xi'an Xianyang
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($146 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 January 28, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

11:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 3/5

3:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$830

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

11:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 3/9

3:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop33h 50m

$833

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

12:00 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 3/5

1:30 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops41h 33m

$912

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

8:55 am-9:40 am

2 stops33h 45m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 3/19

7:00 am-10:00 am

1 stop18h 00m

$925

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

11:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 4/7

3:50 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,023

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sun 6/14

2:00 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop33h 30m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 7/8

3:50 pm-11:25 am

1 stop34h 35m

$1,041

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

8:55 am-2:40 pm

2 stops38h 45m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 3/25

6:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 00m

$1,065

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

1:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop40h 30m

$437

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 3/16

8:09 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops49h 51m

$482

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

11:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops46h 50m

$609

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 San Francisco-Xi'an flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Xi'an flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 January 23, 2026.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Xi'an is 41 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 $1,229). 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.

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 January 28, 2026.
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
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
191 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.
Air China
7.2
Good
138 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Derek,Dec 2025

NRT - ICN

This was a terrible flight. Uncomfortable, incredibly hot in the plane. Will never fly with this airline again.

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 and China Eastern fly from San Francisco to Xi'an in about 19h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 40m. 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 $718 and $738 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an one-way?

    $332 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Asiana Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air China and China Southern, with prices starting from $393 and $400, respectively.

  • 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 $1,229). 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$667Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$718Average$1,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$738Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$793Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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