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$392+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (XIY)

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SFO — XIY
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:35 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop25h 20mChina Southern
Sat 1/108:00 pmXIY - SFO
3 stops63h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$1,923
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 12/1712:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Thu 1/812:30 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops26h 42mAir China
Deal found 12/11$2,010
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1612:00 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/88:00 amXIY - SFO
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,060
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/1312:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Sat 1/108:30 amXIY - SFO
1 stop17h 00mAir China
Deal found 12/11$2,176
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1712:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop29h 20mAir China
Mon 1/510:05 amXIY - SFO
2 stops63h 25mAir China
Deal found 12/11$2,283
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/1611:35 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop32h 15mChina Southern
Thu 1/86:55 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop16h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 12/11$2,306
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Wed 12/1712:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop18h 25mAir China
Thu 1/13:50 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops24h 36mAir China
Deal found 12/11$2,344
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1711:25 amSFO - XIY
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/81:25 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$2,408

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 December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$686
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$392
(FlightHub)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,067
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($334 potential increase over avg. 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 December 12, 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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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

12:35 am-11:05 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 4/29

8:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$689

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

10:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 3/4

3:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$782

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

12:25 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 3/24

3:55 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$782

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

7:30 am-11:35 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 3/1

2:15 pm-9:00 am

1 stop34h 45m

$801

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

11:35 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 1/15

10:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$813

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

$832

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Wed 5/20

12:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 6/9

3:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$876

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

12:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 3/24

8:45 pm-8:40 pm

3 stops62h 55m

$879

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

11:25 am-2:40 pm

1 stop35h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 2/14

3:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$882

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

2:30 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops36h 45m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 2/15

6:45 am-12:30 pm

2 stops21h 45m

$890

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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 San Francisco to Xi'an in December.
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
GurufarePrice Accuracy2 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 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 Gurufare the most. Gurufare 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 December 5, 2025.

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 $1,309). 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 December 12, 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 December 12, 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
492 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,095 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
China Southern
7.5
Good
122 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.
Air China
7.2
Good
127 reviews
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
492 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BKK - ICN

We wished that Asiana Airlines website should perform better by itself. Thanks to "Genfly" by Kayak that helped us get the tickets for us. Genfly also follow up with update flights schedule all the way. We gave Asiana Airlines "GOOD", and "Genfly" by Kayak "EXCELLENT" **** BTW...we will do it again nest time. Real passengers.

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 China Southern and Cathay Pacific fly from San Francisco to Xi'an in about 23h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 45m. 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 $703 and $738 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is priced at 41% 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?

    $351 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 China Eastern and Air China, with prices starting from $381 and $393, 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 $1,309). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$667Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$703Average$1,012FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China SouthernCheapest$738Average$795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$793Average$959FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$885Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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