$363 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

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Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Beijing (SFO-PEK)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $363 for one-way flights and $644 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

China Eastern Airlines
Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Oct 6
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$644 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$644
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select China Eastern Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 15 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $644 found 5 hours ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 28 - Wed, Sep 10
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$667 Roundtrip, just found
$667
Roundtrip
just found
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $667 just found
Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$683 Roundtrip, just found
$683
Roundtrip
just found
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $683 just found
Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 21 - Wed, Aug 27
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$698 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$698
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Aug 21 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Wed, Aug 27, priced at $698 found 2 hours ago
Philippine Airlines
Sun, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 14
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$709 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$709
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Sun, Sep 14, priced at $709 found 1 hour ago
Air Canada
Mon, Nov 10 - Wed, Dec 3
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$828 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$828
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Mon, Nov 10 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Wed, Dec 3, priced at $828 found 2 days ago
Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Sep 18
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$850 Roundtrip, just found
$850
Roundtrip
just found
Select Asiana Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $850 just found
Air China
Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$857 Roundtrip, just found
$857
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air China flight, departing Wed, Nov 19 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Wed, Nov 26, priced at $857 just found
United
Wed, Nov 26 - Thu, Mar 19
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$857 Roundtrip, just found
$857
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Wed, Nov 26 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Thu, Mar 19, priced at $857 just found
Korean Air
Tue, Sep 30 - Sat, Oct 4
SFO
San Francisco
PEK
Beijing
$895 Roundtrip, just found
$895
Roundtrip
just found
Select Korean Air flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from San Francisco to Beijing, returning Sat, Oct 4, priced at $895 just found

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $667 - $1,235 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Beijing

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Select flight to Capital Intl. PEK. Cheapest option available. Flights from $667
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Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Capital Intl.
Airlines serving
Air Canada, Air China, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta, EVA Airways, Emirates, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Philippine Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$644
Distance
5898 mi

San Francisco to Beijing Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Beijing

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Beijing are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Beijing with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Beijing: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Beijing

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from San Francisco to Beijing in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $363 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap San Francisco to Beijing flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your San Francisco to Beijing airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

*Terms apply.

 

Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $363 or cheap return flight from $644 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
September is the least expensive month to fly from SFO to PEK. Traveling during quieter months is often the key to better flight prices.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
Board a nonstop flight with United Airlines and journey straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
The cheapest airline to offer flights between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) will change depending on when you want to travel. Air China and United Airlines are just some of the choices offering well-priced fares. Use Expedia's filters to compare airlines in one place and find the right SFO to PEK flight for your budget.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
On average, only 1 nonstop flight departs each day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK). Need other options? Use Expedia's filters to discover flights with layovers and add a new destination to your journey.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
The 10 AM departures from SFO to PEK are the most sought after. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save on your trip, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to PEK?
If you jet off on a Saturday, you'll get the widest range of choices for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
Hop on the earliest flight at around 10:55AM UTC-8, departing from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). You'll be flying for approximately 14h 30m, coming in to land at Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) at approximately 5:25PM UTC+8.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
The average flight duration from SFO to PEK is 14 hours and 29 minutes, covering a total distance of 5,900 mi.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
To avoid potential delays on the San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) route, aim to fly before 3 PM. Flights after this time have a 22% higher chance of being canceled.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Beijing from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you're boarding a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Beijing, Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) is the only airport you can land at.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK) last-minute?
Last-minute bookings from SFO to PEK are typically more expensive. To lock in the lowest prices, start looking for flights ahead of time. That said, if you can play around with your travel dates, it's possible to land a cheap fare just before your departure.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to PEK flight and hotel package?
Securing a SFO to PEK flight and hotel package tends to be cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels in one place. Pick from our wide range of stays and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle everything together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl. Airport (PEK)?
If you reserved your SFO to PEK flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without fees. Depending on the airline and the type of ticket you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes after that time. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, head to our Customer Service portal if you want more information.

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