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$1,178+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Xining (XNN)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — XNN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Xining

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Xining
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Xining. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This China Eastern 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 China Eastern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/49:25 am
SFO
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XNN
2 stops33h 15m
China Eastern
Wed 4/85:35 pm
XNN
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SFO
2 stops30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/28$1,178

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Xining (XNN). 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 29, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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$1,178
(China Eastern)
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Wed 4/8

5:35 pm-9:05 am

2 stops30h 30m

$1,178

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Deals found on 1/27

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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 Xining in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice 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-Xining flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Xining flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Xining flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Xining 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-Xining flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Xining?

    Airlines like China Eastern fly from San Francisco to Xining in about 33h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 6576 mi between San Francisco and Xining.

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

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Xining?

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