Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (BJS)

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Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
75%Trains in Beijing are 75% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco$2.75
Beijing$0.69
MealMid-priced restaurant
83%A meal in Beijing is 83% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco.
San Francisco$25.00
Beijing$4.14
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
57%A taxi fare in Beijing is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco$4.15
Beijing$1.79
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
45%Coffee in Beijing is 45% cheaper than in San Francisco.
San Francisco$6.00
Beijing$3.29
Exchange rate
1 USD = 7.28 CNY
1 CNY = 0.14 USD
Last checked on Thu, 03/27
Distance: 5905 miles
San Francisco airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city center: 11 miles
Beijing airports
Capital Intl Apt (PEK)How far from city center: 14 miles
Beijing Daxing (PKX)How far from city center: 27 miles

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Beijing

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from San Francisco to Beijing, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Beijing is $426. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Beijing more expensive than San Francisco to visit?

Looking at cab fares, a ride in Beijing costs an average of 1.79 USD , 57% cheaper than San Francisco, with a fare of 4.15 USD,

while train tickets cost 75% less at Beijing: $ 0.69 USD versus $ 2.75 USD at San Francisco.

Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 4.14 USD euros in Beijing, 83% less than the 25.00 USD euros in San Francisco.

The price of the coffee is around 45% cheaper in Beijing, with an average of 3.29 USD, while in San Francisco the coffee costs 6.00 USD.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco to Beijing?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco to Beijing are December, October and March, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Beijing?
The best time of the year to visit Beijing depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, December is the best month to fly to Beijing from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customers, followed by October and November. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds January, February and March are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco - Beijing.
How is the weather in Beijing compared to San Francisco?
While in San Francisco the temperatures can reach an average of 32.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Beijing's temperatures can go up to 37.12 ºC during the hot season, with 12 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -15.9 ºC in Beijing, compared to the 2.36 ºC average degrees reported in San Francisco. During the winter period, San Francisco can register 12 mm precipitation, while Beijing have an average of 1.4 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Beijing?

The main route from San Francisco to Beijing is: San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to Capital Intl Apt (PEK). The following airlines fly this route:

Japan Airlines.

China Airlines.

Cathay Pacific.

Alternatively, you can find San Francisco - Beijing flights between San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO) to Beijing Daxing (PKX) with the following airline(s) flying the route: China Southern Airlines.

Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Beijing?

The airlines that fly non-stop from San Francisco to Beijing are:

  • Air China.
  • China Southern Airlines.
  • China Eastern Airlines.

China Southern Airlines, stopping at Wuhan during at least 195 minutes.

  • China Southern Airlines, with 165 minutes of layover in Guangzhou.
  • China Eastern Airlines, with 140 minutes scale in Qingdao.

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