Flights from San Francisco to Beijing
Nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK) take about 12h 22m (9,494 km). United Airlines and Air China fly it. Lowest fare seen: $522 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Beijing
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Airport transfer
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Airlines flying San Francisco to Beijing
Carriers on SFO–PEK according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
San Francisco to Beijing fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $522 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $419. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $52210 Nov 2026 · United Airlines | $419 · 2 stops14 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $91126 Dec 2026 · Air China | $622 · 2 stops26 Dec 2026 · United Airlines |
| Jan 2027 | $68311 Jan 2027 · United Airlines | $472 · 2 stops11 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $71220 Feb 2027 · Air China | $487 · 2 stops20 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $69128 Mar 2027 · United Airlines | $533 · 1 stop28 Mar 2027 · United Airlines |
When to go for the lowest fare
The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $419 in November 2026, against $472 at best later on.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 5 of 5 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (San Francisco to Beijing, 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.
Best time to fly to Beijing
Based on weather and travel conditions in China
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.
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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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