There are most likely no direct flights on the San Francisco — Beijing route
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There are most likely no direct flights on the San Francisco — Beijing route
Good news for anyone planning a flight from San Francisco to Beijing: prices are steadily declining. From November 2026 to March 2027, tickets dropped by 3%, and the trend continues.
The most notable drop occurred from December 2026 to March 2027 — down 20%. The best period is February 2027–March 2027 (averaging $466), while the most expensive is December 2026–January 2027 ($532).
Since prices are falling, there's no rush to buy. The most cost-effective travel period is February 2027–March 2027: savings compared to expensive months can reach up to 12%.
Monthly price variation is 10.1%. Choosing the right departure date can lead to significant savings on this route.
In different months, ticket prices from San Francisco to Beijing vary: minimum — $458 (November 2026), maximum — $590 (December 2026). Typically, the flight costs $491–$944.
San Francisco — Beijing
03/28/2027
Departure
Direct flight
UA888
starting at $711
San Francisco — Beijing
11/20/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA888
starting at $1,470
San Francisco — Beijing
11/18/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA888
starting at $582
San Francisco — Beijing
01/02/2027
Departure
Direct flight
CA986
starting at $680
San Francisco — Beijing
02/20/2027
Departure
Direct flight
CA986
starting at $681
San Francisco — Beijing
11/21/2026
Departure
Direct flight
CA986
starting at $694
San Francisco — Beijing
01/03/2027
Departure
Direct flight
UA888
starting at $722
San Francisco — Beijing
11/13/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA888
starting at $761
San Francisco — Beijing
04/01/2027
Departure
Direct flight
UA888
starting at $781
San Francisco — Beijing
12/26/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA888
starting at $966
starting at $490
starting at $680
starting at $458
starting at $467
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The route San Francisco — Beijing is served by many carriers — 10 in total, including United Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Flair Airlines Ltd., Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Perimeter Aviation Ltd., Asiana Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $458) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Beijing according to data for the last 48 hours costs $458
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Francisco to Beijing is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Beijing can be found flying in these months: November, February, March.
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Beijing start from 17 hours 50 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Beijing: United Airlines, Air China
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing departs on 01/07/2027, is operated by China Eastern Airlines and costs $458
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Beijing departs on 02/08/2027, is operated by United Airlines and costs $934
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Beijing takes 17h 50m
There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Su, Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between San Francisco and Beijing is 9502km (5891 miles). The average flight duration is 5h 40m. There are 13 direct flights from San Francisco to Beijing. The time difference between San Francisco and Beijing is 16h. Flights from San Francisco begin at 10:45 AM. The latest flight from San Francisco departs at 12:00 PM
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