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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from San Francisco International to Beijing Capital? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Beijing.C$966 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 3, returning Wed, Oct 8.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Sep 3, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Beijing Capital on Wed, Oct 8, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$966, select.
Beijing.C$966 per passenger.Departing Wed, Aug 13, returning Thu, Aug 21.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Aug 13, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Beijing Capital on Thu, Aug 21, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$966, select.
Beijing.C$966 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 20, returning Mon, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Beijing Capital on Mon, Nov 3, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$966, select.
Beijing.C$966 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 2, returning Tue, Oct 28.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Beijing Capital on Tue, Oct 28, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$966, select.
Beijing.C$966 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 15, returning Mon, Sep 22.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from San Francisco International on Mon, Sep 15, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Beijing Capital on Mon, Sep 22, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$966, select.
Beijing.C$966 per passenger.Departing Tue, Sep 23, returning Thu, Nov 13.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Sep 23, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Beijing Capital on Thu, Nov 13, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$966, select.
Beijing.C$967 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 19, returning Tue, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from San Francisco International on Wed, Nov 19, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Beijing Capital on Tue, Dec 2, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$967, select.
Beijing.C$967 per passenger.Departing Thu, Dec 25, returning Wed, Jan 21.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from San Francisco International on Thu, Dec 25, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Beijing Capital on Wed, Jan 21, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$967, select.

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

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 Capital flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from C$1,287
Aug
from C$966
Sep
from C$966
Oct
from C$966
Nov
from C$1,102
Dec
from C$1,801
Jan
from C$1,401
Feb
from C$1,082
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Apr
from C$1,340
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San Francisco International to Beijing Capital: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Beijing below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Beijing Capital.

San Francisco to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$966
Cheapest month to flySeptember
Average flight time14 hrs, 12 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week17

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

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from San Francisco International to Beijing Capital is C$966. 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 13 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Beijing Capital.
Air China and United fly direct from San Francisco International to Beijing Capital.
There are 18 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Beijing Capital, as of July 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Beijing Capital is usually September.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 12 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 Capital 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.
Currently, Cathay Pacific and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing Capital.

Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know

  • Around 14 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.

  • The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • Flights from SFO to PEK start from 10:35 — the earliest with United Airlines. The latest departure is at 14:20 with Air China. Overall, there are 13 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights.

  • Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your SFO to PEK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.

  • You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Air China offers direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Beijing — and maybe even more of China if you have time.

  • The majority of passengers choose to travel with Air China on this route.

  • United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SFO to PEK flights. An impressive 84.75% of its departures on this route arrive on time.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and PEK include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport

    • Incheon International Airport

    • Haneda Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight is C$592. A round-trip ticket right now is C$966. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Book 11 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from SFO to PEK.

  • The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.

  • You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SFO to PEK.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • Of all flights leaving San Francisco International Airport, 77.36% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.

  • You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing

  • The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.

  • From Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

  • April is the most popular month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Beijing in February.

  • When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SFO to PEK sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of China

  • Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of China, head for Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key reasons to visit.

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