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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 NZD 766 and round-trip from NZD 1,499. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 13:00
        14h 15m
        Direct
        PEK 18:15
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Oct 28 | Air China
        PEK 12:55
        12h 35m
        Direct
        SFO 09:30
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 4 | Air China
        NZD 1,750 NZD 1,924
        9% off
        9% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,750
      • SFO 12:00
        14h 15m
        Direct
        PEK 18:15
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Nov 4 | Air China
        PEK 12:55
        12h 35m
        Direct
        SFO 09:30
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Air China
        NZD 1,750 NZD 1,924
        9% off
        9% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,750
      • SFO 22:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Nov 4 | Philippine Airlines
        PEK 12:55
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Beijing - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 1,499 NZD 1,924
        22% off
        22% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,499
      • SFO 22:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Nov 8 | Philippine Airlines
        PEK 12:55
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Beijing - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 1,499
        22% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,499
      • SFO 23:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Oct 25 | Philippine Airlines
        PEK 12:55
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 19:45
        Beijing - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 1 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 1,499
        22% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,499
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 21:50
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Oct 26 | China Eastern Airlines
        PKX 20:30
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:00
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 1,533
        20% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,533
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 21:50
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Oct 29 | China Eastern Airlines
        PEK 08:30
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 09:00
        Beijing - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 1,533
        20% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,533
      • SFO 06:30
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 18:20
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Canada
        PEK 20:05
        30h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:32
        Beijing - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Air Canada
        NZD 1,550
        19% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,550
      • SFO 06:30
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 18:20
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Dec 2 | Air Canada
        PEK 20:05
        30h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:32
        Beijing - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Air Canada
        NZD 1,550
        19% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,550
      • SFO 06:30
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 18:20
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Dec 1 | Air Canada
        PEK 20:05
        30h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:32
        Beijing - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | Air Canada
        NZD 1,550
        19% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,550
      • SFO 06:30
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 18:20
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Nov 30 | Air Canada
        PEK 20:05
        30h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:32
        Beijing - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Air Canada
        NZD 1,550
        19% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,550
      • SFO 06:30
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 18:20
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Nov 26 | Air Canada
        PEK 20:05
        36h 1m
        1 stop
        SFO 16:06
        Beijing - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 30 | Air Canada
        NZD 1,550
        19% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,550
      • SFO 06:30
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 18:20
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Nov 25 | Air Canada
        PEK 20:05
        30h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:32
        Beijing - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 1 | Air Canada
        NZD 1,550
        19% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,550
      • SFO 06:30
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 18:20
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Nov 24 | Air Canada
        PEK 20:05
        30h 27m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:32
        Beijing - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 30 | Air Canada
        NZD 1,550
        19% off
        NZD 1,924 NZD 1,550
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BJS 14:00
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
        BJS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SFO 16:00
        Beijing - San Francisco | Tue, Oct 13 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        SFO 10:45
        14h 40m
        Direct
        PEK 17:25
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Nov 12 | United Airlines
        NZD 1,056 NZD 1,171
        10% off
        10% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 1,056
      • SFO 10:45
        14h 40m
        Direct
        PEK 17:25
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Nov 15 | United Airlines
        NZD 1,065 NZD 1,171
        9% off
        9% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 1,065
      • SFO 00:30
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Oct 11 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 766 NZD 1,171
        35% off
        35% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 766
      • SFO 22:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sat, Nov 14 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 768
        34% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 768
      • SFO 22:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Nov 11 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 768
        34% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 768
      • SFO 22:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Wed, Nov 18 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 768
        34% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 768
      • SFO 12:00
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        PEK 23:50
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 777
        34% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 777
      • SFO 22:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Mon, Nov 16 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 797
        32% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 797
      • SFO 13:00
        38h
        1 stop
        PEK 18:00
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Nov 8 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 799
        32% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 799
      • SFO 12:00
        36h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 16:15
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Dec 6 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 801
        32% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 801
      • SFO 00:30
        20h 25m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Tue, Oct 13 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 809
        31% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 809
      • SFO 22:40
        21h 15m
        1 stop
        PEK 11:55
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sat, Nov 21 | Philippine Airlines
        NZD 811
        31% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 811
      • SFO 12:00
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        PEK 10:25
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Nov 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 813
        31% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 813
      • SFO 12:00
        29h 20m
        1 stop
        PEK 09:20
        San Francisco - Beijing | Thu, Nov 26 | China Eastern Airlines
        NZD 813
        31% off
        NZD 1,171 NZD 813
      • SFO 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        BJS 14:00
        San Francisco - Beijing | Sun, Oct 11 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

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

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 NZD 974. It is best to avoid June, when the average price can reach NZD 2,283.

NZD 2,283
NZD 1,629
NZD 974
NZD 320
    Cheapest
  • NZD 1,221
    Oct
  • NZD 1,070
    Nov
  • NZD 1,774
    Dec
  • NZD 996
    Jan
  • NZD 1,351
    Feb
  • NZD 1,426
    Mar
  • NZD 1,079
    Apr
  • NZD 1,706
    May
  • NZD 2,283
    Jun
  • NZD 1,415
    Jul
  • NZD 1,130
    Aug
  • NZD 974
    Sep

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 NZD 1,504. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching NZD 3,048.

NZD 3,048
NZD 2,276
NZD 1,504
NZD 732
    Cheapest
  • NZD 1,947
    Oct
  • NZD 1,813
    Nov
  • NZD 3,048
    Dec
  • NZD 1,506
    Jan
  • NZD 1,504
    Feb
  • NZD 2,138
    Mar
  • NZD 1,719
    Apr
  • NZD 2,707
    May
  • NZD 2,608
    Jun
  • NZD 2,900
    Jul
  • NZD 1,526
    Aug
  • NZD 1,563
    Sep

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.

NZD 1,662
NZD 1,463
NZD 1,263
NZD 1,064
  • NZD 1,263
    Mon
  • NZD 1,309
    Tue
  • NZD 1,474
    Wed
  • NZD 1,393
    Thu
  • NZD 1,662
    Fri
  • NZD 1,367
    Sat
  • NZD 1,516
    Sun

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 Philippine Airlines (from NZD 766) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Philippine Airlines
From NZD 766
China Eastern Airlines
From NZD 777
Frontier Airlines
From NZD 795
Air Premia
From NZD 847
Alaska Airlines
From NZD 858
Hainan Airlines
From NZD 861
Delta Air Lines
From NZD 881
Air Canada
From NZD 898
Asiana Airlines
From NZD 939

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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.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. MU590

    San Francisco International Airport

    12:00

    SFO

    14h

    Direct

    17:00

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  2. MU5163

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    19:30

    PVG

    2h 20m

    Direct

    21:50

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  3. AS620

    San Francisco International Airport

    06:07

    SFO

    2h 13m

    Direct

    08:20

    SEA

    S M T W - - S
    Search

  4. HU496

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    11:10

    SEA

    13h

    Direct

    15:10

    PEK

    - M - - - F -

  5. PR105

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:30

    SFO

    13h

    Direct

    05:30

    MNL

    S M - W T F -
    Search

  6. PR358

    Ninoy Aquino International Airport

    07:10

    MNL

    4h 45m

    Direct

    11:55

    PEK

    - M - - T - S

  7. AS1327

    San Francisco International Airport

    21:20

    SFO

    2h 14m

    Direct

    23:34

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. AS119

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    13:35

    SEA

    11h 55m

    Direct

    17:30

    ICN

    - - T W T F S

  9. KE863

    Incheon International Airport

    20:00

    ICN

    2h 30m

    Direct

    21:30

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  10. YP112

    San Francisco International Airport

    17:00

    SFO

    12h 40m

    Direct

    21:40

    ICN

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  11. OZ331

    Incheon International Airport

    08:20

    ICN

    2h 25m

    Direct

    09:45

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  12. YP112

    San Francisco International Airport

    17:00

    SFO

    12h 40m

    Direct

    21:40

    ICN

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  13. CA124

    Incheon International Airport

    13:05

    ICN

    2h 5m

    Direct

    14:10

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  14. MU590

    San Francisco International Airport

    12:00

    SFO

    14h

    Direct

    17:00

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  15. MU5151

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    08:00

    PVG

    2h 15m

    Direct

    10:15

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  16. YP112

    San Francisco International Airport

    17:00

    SFO

    12h 40m

    Direct

    21:40

    ICN

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  17. OZ333

    Incheon International Airport

    12:50

    ICN

    2h 10m

    Direct

    14:00

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  18. MU590

    San Francisco International Airport

    12:00

    SFO

    14h

    Direct

    17:00

    PVG

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  19. MU5155

    Shanghai Pudong International Airport

    10:30

    PVG

    2h 30m

    Direct

    13:00

    PEK

    S M T W T F S

  20. YP112

    San Francisco International Airport

    17:00

    SFO

    12h 40m

    Direct

    21:40

    ICN

    S - T - T - S
    Search

  21. CA136

    Incheon International Airport

    16:30

    ICN

    2h 30m

    Direct

    18:00

    PEK

    S - - - T - S
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About San Francisco International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport

Learn about San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 9,503.27km
Cheapest one-way ticket price NZD 766
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 1,499

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 28 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 10:35, and the last departs at 13:00, 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 NZD 2,893 in October, 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 NZD 766, and round-trip fares start from NZD 1,499. The current lowest fare is a Philippine Airlines flight departing on Sun, Oct 11; 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 30 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 NZD 1,397. 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.

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