Cheap flights from Beijing to San Francisco (PEK–SFO)
China
United States
Air China and United Airlines fly Beijing to San Francisco (PEK–SFO) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 9,490 km (5,900 mi).
- From
- PEK
- Beijing
- To
- SFO
- San Francisco
- Nonstop
- Yes · 2 airlines
- Airlines
- CA · UA
- Cheapest fare found
- CN¥3,158 one-way
- Distance
- 9,490 km (5,900 mi)
- Time difference
- San Francisco 15 hours behind
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Beijing to San Francisco fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: CN¥3,158 for October 2026 on Hainan Airlines (1 stop).
- Oct ’26CN¥3,158
- Nov ’26CN¥3,208
- Dec ’26CN¥3,396
- Jan ’27CN¥3,558
- Feb ’27CN¥3,763
- Mar ’27CN¥3,712
- Jun ’27CN¥3,698
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly PEK–SFO
For Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO), October 2026 had the lowest fare found (CN¥3,158). Set your watch 15 hours back on landing at SFO.
Beijing to San Francisco: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Beijing Capital (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO)?
From CN¥3,158 one-way, the cheapest fare found for October 2026 on Hainan Airlines with 1 stop (found 11 October 2026).
Which airlines fly PEK–SFO direct?
Air China and United Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly PEK–SFO?
October 2026, at CN¥3,158; the dearest month found was CN¥3,763.
What is the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 15 hours behind Beijing: a PEK departure at noon is 21:00 local time in SFO.
San Francisco to Beijing: the return flight (SFO–PEK)
All 2 airlines also fly SFO–PEK nonstop.
Beijing to San Francisco: start with the right airport
PEK identifies Beijing Capital and SFO identifies San Francisco International. Keep PEK selected if that is the airport you need; a city-wide Beijing search can include other airports.
For an onward US journey, compare the final destination on one ticket with a standalone PEK–SFO fare. Look at the whole trip price, baggage handling and the time available between flights before choosing.
How do I compare Beijing to San Francisco flights?
Start with the airlines in the nonstop table, then compare available dates and connecting alternatives. Use the itinerary’s elapsed duration and San Francisco arrival date when planning an onward flight or hotel.
See the PEK–SFO route map · Check schedules and booking options
Airlines flying PEK–SFO nonstop
| Airline | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|
 Air China CA | full-service | Star Alliance |
| United Airlines UA | full-service | Star Alliance |
One-stop alternatives to flying PEK–SFO nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Vancouver (YVR) with
Air Canada: 9,780 km (6,080 mi) flown, 3% further than nonstop. - Via Seoul (ICN) with
Asiana Airlines and Korean Air: 9,990 km (6,210 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop. - Via Tokyo (HND) with
All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines: 10,380 km (6,450 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop. - Via Los Angeles (LAX) with United Airlines: 10,580 km (6,570 mi) flown, 11% further than nonstop.
- Via Shanghai (PVG) with China Eastern Airlines: 10,980 km (6,820 mi) flown, 16% further than nonstop.
PEK–SFO route map
More from Beijing and San Francisco
Other arrivals in United States
Also nonstop from PEK, nearest to SFO first (straight-line distance):
- PEK–LAX: Los Angeles · 543 km (338 mi) from SFO
- Seattle (SEA) airport guide · 1,090 km (679 mi) from SFO
- Washington (IAD) airport guide · 3,880 km (2,410 mi) from SFO
- Boston (BOS) airport guide · 4,340 km (2,700 mi) from SFO
Explore the airlines’ route maps
Plan your arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Departure
Beijing Capital International Airport
Capital (PEK), Beijing. In our data, 36 airlines fly nonstop from PEK to 101 destinations.
View PEK airport guide →Arrival
San Francisco International Airport
2 ways into San Francisco, fastest from 25 min:
- BART 30–35 min
- Taxi or rideshare 25–45 min
Check PEK–SFO schedules and fares
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Onward from San Francisco
Places you can't fly to nonstop from PEK, but can from SFO — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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