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Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in May.

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Alternative San Francisco International to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Francisco International to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

San Francisco to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$1,543
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time14 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week17

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Francisco International to Beijing is C$1,543. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Beijing.
Air China and United fly direct from San Francisco International to Beijing.
There are 17 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Beijing, as of May 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Beijing is usually May.
If you're flying from San Francisco International Airport, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Capital – which is 25.0 km away from the center of Beijing. We've found flights to this airport from C$1,543.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Alaska Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing.

How to find cheap flights to Beijing from San Francisco International

Looking for cheap tickets from San Francisco International to Beijing? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit "search." From Delta Air Lines to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets from San Francisco International to Beijing. And with us, there are no hidden fees – what you see is what you pay.
  • Compare flight deals to Beijing from San Francisco International from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest plane tickets or fastest journeys.
  • Flex your dates to find the best San Francisco International–Beijing ticket prices. If you're flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's "Whole month" tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Beijing from San Francisco International.
  • Set up a Price Alert. You can easily track the fare of your cheap San Francisco International–Beijing flights by creating an alert. Whenever prices go down or up, you'll get an email or push notification to help make sure you get the best possible flight deal.
  • Fly without stops. Only interested in direct flights between San Francisco International and Beijing? Make sure to tick "Direct flights only" when performing a search. If there are direct flights available on the route, these will appear in the results.
  • Find the cheapest Business Class flights from San Francisco International and Beijing. We scour the Internet for the best Business, Premium Economy and First Class flight fares to Beijing, too. Check the difference in price as you search – you might just stumble on a last-minute low fare. Note that not all cabin classes are available for every destination or airline.
  • Include nearby airports in your search. Widen your search for San Francisco International to Beijing flight deals by selecting the "add nearby airports" option. This will allow you to see flight prices for all the nearest airports at your departure point and your destination and could help you save the next time you travel.
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