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Flights from Beijing to San Francisco

Nonstop flights from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) take about 12h 22m (9,494 km). United Airlines and Air China fly it. Lowest fare seen: $574 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Beijing to San Francisco

Carriers on PEK–SFO according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Air Chinanonstop fare seen

Beijing to San Francisco fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $574 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $440. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$66729 Oct 2026 · United Airlines	$485 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$5744 Nov 2026 · United Airlines	$440 · 1 stop4 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$6109 Dec 2026 · United Airlines	$469 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$84027 Jan 2027 · United Airlines	$470 · 1 stop25 Jan 2027
Feb 2027	$8554 Feb 2027 · United Airlines	$628 · 1 stop4 Feb 2027
May 2027	$8868 May 2027 · Air China	$512 · 1 stop7 May 2027
Aug 2027	$157812 Aug 2027 · United Airlines	$539 · 1 stop12 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $440 for November 2026, $469 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Beijing to San Francisco, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Beijing to San Francisco flights

How long is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?

A nonstop flight from Beijing (PEK) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 12h 22m, covering 9,494 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Beijing from San Francisco by air?

The great-circle distance between Beijing Capital International Airport and San Francisco International Airport is 9,494 km (5,899 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Beijing to San Francisco?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PEK–SFO route include United Airlines and Air China. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Beijing to San Francisco cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PEK–SFO was $574 USD with United Airlines (nonstop), departing 4 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $440 one-way, against $628 for February 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Beijing to San Francisco?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $467 with one stop against $574 nonstop, a saving of $107. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from China to San Francisco?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter San Francisco visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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