International route
Cheap flights from Beijing to San Francisco
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). 5,899 miles, 11h 15m nonstop.
PEK to SFO at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,899 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 11h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UA1 airlineUnited
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 15h behindSan Francisco vs Beijing
Beijing to San Francisco
Round trips from $453
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 19.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Beijing to San Francisco
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 17 more with one stop.
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YUL, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via ANC · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via CLT, ORD, LAX, DCA, JFK · first checked bag from $40
- NHANA All Nippon AirwaysStar AllianceConnecting via HND, NRT · first checked bag included
- OZAsiana AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- CXCathay PacificoneworldConnecting via HKG · first checked bag included
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via ATL, MSP, DTW, JFK, BOS · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND, NRT, KIX · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via BOS, LAX · first checked bag from $40
- KEKorean AirSkyTeamConnecting via ICN · first checked bag included
- PRPhilippine AirlinesConnecting via MNL · first checked bag included
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via TIJ · first checked bag from $45
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Los Angeles (LAX)AAB62 airlines
- New York (JFK)AADL2 airlines
- Boston (BOS)DLB62 airlines
- Tokyo (HND)JLNH2 airlines
- Tokyo (NRT)JLNH2 airlines
Which airport should I use?
BeijingSan Francisco has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- Only United flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through LAX or JFK is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $453; September 2026 is the most expensive at $644 and up, a difference of $191 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- San Francisco is 15 hours behind Beijing. A morning departure lands in San Francisco with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
San Francisco: Fog, hills and the Golden Gate
San Francisco packs cable cars, the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and world-class food into 49 square miles. SFO is the main gateway; Oakland and San Jose are handy alternatives with lower fares on many routes.
Best time to visit: September and October are the warmest, clearest months. Spring (April–May) is green and mild. Summer fog ('Karl') keeps the coast cool; winter is rainy but inexpensive.
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Search Beijing to San FranciscoBeijing to San Francisco: common questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 15m gate to gate, covering 5,899 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from PEK to SFO?
United Airlines operates nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through LAX, JFK and BOS.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO), starting at $453 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Beijing to San Francisco flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Beijing. PEK is on Asia/Shanghai time and SFO on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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