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San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
US$456
China Eastern Airlines China Eastern Airlines 29h 20m · 1 stop Tue, Jan 12
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Cheapest return
US$783
All Nippon Airways All Nippon Airways 33h 10m · 2 stops Tue, Dec 1 - Fri, Dec 4
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Best time to book
September
Cheapest

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from US$455 and round-trip from US$783. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Beijing are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is China Eastern Airlines (from US$456) among 1 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly return from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, February is often the month to find the lowest fares from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, with an average price of US$848. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$1,718.

US$1,718
US$1,283
US$848
US$413
    Cheapest
  • US$1,022
    Nov
  • US$1,718
    Dec
  • US$849
    Jan
  • US$848
    Feb
  • US$1,205
    Mar
  • US$969
    Apr
  • US$1,526
    May
  • US$1,470
    Jun
  • US$1,635
    Jul
  • US$861
    Aug
  • US$881
    Sep
  • US$1,104
    Oct

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of US$549. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach US$1,287.

US$1,287
US$918
US$549
US$180
    Cheapest
  • US$623
    Nov
  • US$1,000
    Dec
  • US$562
    Jan
  • US$762
    Feb
  • US$804
    Mar
  • US$608
    Apr
  • US$962
    May
  • US$1,287
    Jun
  • US$798
    Jul
  • US$637
    Aug
  • US$549
    Sep
  • US$874
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is Monday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Friday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$963
US$835
US$706
US$578
  • US$706
    Mon
  • US$739
    Tue
  • US$863
    Wed
  • US$799
    Thu
  • US$963
    Fri
  • US$775
    Sat
  • US$850
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from San Francisco to Beijing and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
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  1. KE024

    12:40

    SFO

    12h 40m

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    17:20

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  2. KE863

    20:50

    ICN

    2h 25m

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    22:15

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
  3. MU590

    12:00

    SFO

    13h 35m

    Direct

    17:35

    PVG

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  4. MU5165

    21:30

    PVG

    2h 20m

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    23:50

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
  5. DL1598

    07:00

    SFO

    1h 29m

    Direct

    08:29

    LAX

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  6. MU586

    12:30

    LAX

    13h 45m

    Direct

    17:15

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  7. MU5163

    19:05

    PVG

    2h 45m

    Direct

    21:50

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
  8. OZ211

    23:00

    SFO

    13h 10m

    Direct

    05:10

    ICN

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  9. OZ333

    12:50

    ICN

    2h 20m

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    14:10

    PEK

    S M T W - F S
  10. AS068

    06:08

    SFO

    2h 14m

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    08:22

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  11. AS119

    13:35

    SEA

    11h 55m

    Direct

    17:30

    ICN

    - - T W T F S
  12. KE863

    20:50

    ICN

    2h 25m

    Direct

    22:15

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
  13. OZ211

    23:00

    SFO

    13h 10m

    Direct

    05:10

    ICN

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  14. OZ335

    15:00

    ICN

    2h 25m

    Direct

    16:25

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
  15. YP112

    17:00

    SFO

    12h 40m

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    21:40

    ICN

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  16. OZ331

    08:20

    ICN

    2h 25m

    Direct

    09:45

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
  17. KE3084

    14:12

    SFO

    2h 18m

    Direct

    16:30

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  18. KE048

    00:10

    SEA

    12h 10m

    Direct

    05:20

    ICN

    S M T - T F -
  19. KE851

    07:55

    ICN

    2h 30m

    Direct

    09:25

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
  20. YP112

    17:00

    SFO

    12h 40m

    Direct

    21:40

    ICN

    - - T - T F S
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  21. KE2051

    09:05

    GMP

    2h 20m

    Direct

    10:25

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
  22. YP112

    17:00

    SFO

    12h 40m

    Direct

    21:40

    ICN

    - - T - T F S
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  23. CA710

    11:10

    ICN

    2h 15m

    Direct

    12:25

    PEK

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport?

    San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport takes about 13 hours 49 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 1 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport departs at 10:45, and the last departs at 12:00, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$1,556 in December, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport to downtown is about 25km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Beijing Daxing International Airport to downtown is about 43km, by taxi about 1 hour.
  • The closest airport to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is Beijing Miyun Mujiayu Airport. The distance is around 43km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 861 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport currently start from US$456, and round-trip fares start from US$783. The current lowest fare is a China Eastern Airlines flight departing on Tue, Jan 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines and Air China operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, with an average flight time of 13 hours 26 minutes, and around 9 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is US$901. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport operates around 8 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and Air China. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter San Francisco International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

Note: Prices shown on this page are the estimated lowest prices and include all taxes and fees found in the last 24 hours.

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