Xi'an

$454+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (XIY)

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SFO — XIY
Mar 19 — Mar 261
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The best prices from San Francisco to Xi'an Xianyang are usually found in November or April, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Monday

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 March 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$941
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$454
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,022
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From San Francisco to Xi'an Xianyang
One-way flight from San Francisco to Xi'an Xianyang
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($41 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($75 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 March 14, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/124:40 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/198:30 amXIY - SFO
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$906
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/12:50 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop35h 20mAir China
Wed 4/168:30 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops42h 55mAir China
Deal found 3/13$941
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/1212:40 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop32h 05mKorean Air
Wed 3/1912:55 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop36h 35mKorean Air
Deal found 3/12$956
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/812:35 amSFO - XIY
1 stop30h 05mChina Southern
Sun 5/1810:45 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop36h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12$999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 3/1811:30 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop21h 55mAsiana Airlines
Fri 3/281:25 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop16h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,008
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 3/3112:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 4/177:30 amXIY - SFO
1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/13$1,033
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Mon 7/2811:30 amSFO - XIY
1 stop46h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 9/211:35 amXIY - SFO
1 stop23h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,073

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San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

2:50 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 4/16

8:30 pm-12:25 am

2 stops42h 55m

$941

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

12:50 pm-11:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 9/21

12:40 pm-10:40 am

1 stop37h 00m

$970

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

12:35 am-9:40 pm

1 stop30h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 5/18

10:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop36h 45m

$999

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

12:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 40m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 4/17

7:30 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 00m

$1,033

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

3:00 pm-6:15 pm

2 stops36h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 4/13

11:35 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$1,048

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

11:30 am-12:35 am

1 stop46h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 9/21

1:35 am-9:40 am

1 stop23h 05m

$1,073

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

11:30 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 4/15

1:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$1,462

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sun 3/30

12:20 am-2:35 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 4/16

3:50 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$1,484

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:35 am-10:05 pm

2 stops30h 30m

$454

San FranciscoXi'an

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

3:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops26h 40m

$483

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an

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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 March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an

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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 March 7, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Xi'an is 16 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an (average of $954). Flying from San Francisco to Xi'an in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,077). 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 March 14, 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 38% on airfare.

Rainfall in Xi'an by month

Plan your trip to Xi'an by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xi'an ranges from 0.0 - 3.9 inches per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Xi'an when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Xi'an by month

Plan your trip to Xi'an by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xi'an, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

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 March 14, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and Singapore Airlines from San Francisco to Xi'an by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 Air China. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $941 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Korean Air and China Eastern, starting at $973 and $984 round-trip. Air China is priced at 31% 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?

    $454 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, with prices starting from $514 and $519, 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an (average of $954). Flying from San Francisco to Xi'an in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,077). 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 6 airlines flying from San Francisco to Xi'an

Discover the top 6 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 March 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$785Average$1,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$793Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$883Average$1,083FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$1,022Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,445Average$1,903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,450Average$2,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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