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SFOPEKTue, 27 Oct
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Lowest fareUS$540Alaska Airlines
Fastest14h 40mgate to gate
Options found160flights on this route
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Chinasouthern
CZ-660
00:35
2026-10-27
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
30H :25 M
1 Stop
CAN
· 8h 35m Guangzhou (CAN), China
22:00
2026-10-28
PKX (PKX)PKX
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
$562
Flight DetailsSFO to PKX - 30H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Chinasouthern
CZ-660
00:35
2026-10-27
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
31H :25 M
1 Stop
CAN
· 9h 35m Guangzhou (CAN), China
23:00
2026-10-28
PKX (PKX)PKX
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
$562
Flight DetailsSFO to PKX - 31H :25 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Chinasouthern
CZ-660
00:35
2026-10-27
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
31H :30 M
1 Stop
WUH
· 14h 40m Wuhan (WUH), China
23:05
2026-10-28
PKX (PKX)PKX
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
$562
Flight DetailsSFO to PKX - 31H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
Chinasouthern
CZ-660
00:35
2026-10-27
SAN FRANCISCO (SFO)San Francisco International
32H :30 M
1 Stop
CAN
· 10h 35m Guangzhou (CAN), China
00:05
2026-10-29
PKX (PKX)PKX
Refundable 9 Seat Left Economy
Check-in: 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs)Cabin: 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Type
Refundable
Fare Type
Publish
46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
$562
Flight DetailsSFO to PKX - 32H :30 M
Baggage InfoCheck-in 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) - Cabin 8KG (8 KG X 1 pcs)
Fare RulesRefundable fare. Final rules are verified before booking.
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Airfare Highlights
From flights departing on Tue, 27 Oct 2026.
Lowest fare$540Alaska Airlines10:21
Earliest departure$659Eva Airways00:10
Shortest duration$648United Airlines11:45
Night
00:00-05:59
$562Chinasouthern at 00:35Morning
06:00-11:59
$540Alaska Airlines at 10:21Afternoon
12:00-17:59
$540Alaska Airlines at 13:25Evening
18:00-23:59
$592Cathay Pacific at 23:55
Departure & Arrival Airport Details
San Francisco (SFO)
San Francisco International
United States
GMT -8
Latitude: 37.61899948120117
Longitude: -122.375
Beijing (PEK)
Capital
China
GMT 8
Latitude: 40.080101013183594
Longitude: 116.58499908447266
Distance: San Francisco (SFO), United States to Beijing (PEK), China - 9,494.07 km
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How to travel San Francisco to Beijing
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
OptionFromJourney timeAvailabilityAction
Non-stop flight Fastest₹62,47014h 40m1 flight
Connecting flight₹52,083Longer, includes a stop159 options
Air distance is about 9,494 km. 23 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
Airlines flying from San Francisco to Beijing
Compare fares, stops, baggage and refundability across the airlines flying this route.
UN
United Airlines Flights
from $64634 flights
Fares from
$646
Non-stop
1 in these results
Departures
34 in the list above
CA
Cathay Pacific Flights
from $54519 flights
Fares from
$545
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
19 in the list above
CH
Chinasouthern Flights
from $56218 flights
Fares from
$562
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
18 in the list above
KL
Klm Royal Dutch Flights
from $1,29710 flights
Fares from
$1,297
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
10 in the list above
AL
Alaska Airlines Flights
from $5409 flights
Fares from
$540
Non-stop
None in these results
Departures
9 in the list above
Route Overview & Flight Facts
Fastest flight duration
14h 40m · United Airlines
First departure of the day
00:10 · Eva Airways
Last departure of the day
23:55 · Cathay Pacific
Flight options found
160
Direct / non-stop options
1
Airport codes
San Francisco–SFO, Beijing–PEK
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Flight Schedule, Timings & Airfare Insights
Daily Flight Schedule & Travel Duration
The search for Tue, 27 Oct found 160 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:10 and the last around 23:55. The fastest flight takes about 14h 40m.
Morning vs Evening Departure Fares
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from $540, Afternoon from $540, Night from $562, Evening from $592. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Beijing
Beijing brings imperial palaces, hutong lanes and large modern districts into a city that rewards geographical planning. The Forbidden City and nearby central sights form one group, while the Summer Palace and Great Wall require separate outings. Travellers from India arriving at Beijing Capital Airport should distinguish it from Daxing Airport before arranging a pickup. The Capital Airport rail connection is useful for reaching the urban network, but the final transfer depends on the hotel district.
Read more about Beijing
What's new in Beijing
December 2025: the central section of Metro Line 17 opened between Workers' Stadium and Shilihe, adding connections through eastern central Beijing.
January 2026: Wangjingxi station opened on Line 17, creating another interchange with Lines 13 and 15 for journeys across northern Beijing.
Tips for travellers from India
Dongzhimen is a practical base when the airport rail connection is the main concern. A Qianmen stay instead places the focus on the older central streets. These choices serve different itineraries: a convenient arrival interchange and a heritage neighbourhood are not the same location.
Build a central day around the Forbidden City and its surroundings rather than appending the Summer Palace at the far end of the afternoon. The palace gardens deserve a separate northwest outing. A Great Wall excursion is a third commitment beyond the urban sightseeing circuit, with its own road journey and walking route.
Keep Capital and Daxing airport names visible in any transfer booking, especially when arriving on one airline and leaving on another. For evenings, remain in the neighbourhood already being explored: hutong lanes reward a slower walk, whereas the main avenues around the large monuments create much longer distances than a compact map implies. Qianmen and Dongzhimen therefore offer two distinct starting points for the same city.
Best time to visit Beijing
April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for open-air sites.
Places to visit in Beijing
Palace MuseumTemple of HeavenSummer PalaceTiananmen SquareJingshan ParkHouhai
How to reach Beijing
By Air: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is about 30 km northeast of central Beijing; Airport Express rail reaches Dongzhimen in roughly 30 minutes. Taxis and airport buses also operate.
By Rail: Beijing railway stations serve high-speed and conventional routes; the metro links major districts.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect PEK with city districts; long-distance coaches use separate terminals.
What to do in Beijing
Book a Palace Museum visit.
Walk the Temple of Heaven park.
Spend a half-day at the Summer Palace.
View central Beijing from Jingshan Park.
Beijing airport information
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Asiana Airlines moved its Beijing Capital arrivals and departures from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 on 1 September 2026. Terminal assignments differ by airline and route, so a connecting booking needs its own terminal check.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking San Francisco to Beijing flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the San Francisco to Beijing dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Tuesday at $540. This can change from week to week.
How far is San Francisco from Beijing by air?
The direct air distance between San Francisco (SFO) and Beijing (PEK) is about 9,494 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from SFO to PEK?
Yes. 1 non-stop flight is listed on this page for San Francisco to Beijing. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Which airlines fly San Francisco to Beijing?
United Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Chinasouthern, Klm Royal Dutch and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Beijing?
The quickest non-stop San Francisco to Beijing flight on this page takes about 14h 40m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
What is the baggage allowance on San Francisco to Beijing flights?
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 1 Pieces, 46KG (23 KG X 2 pcs) and 2 Pieces. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
What is the cheapest San Francisco to Beijing flight fare?
The lowest San Francisco to Beijing fare on this page is $540. Fares on the same dates run up to $8,149, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
What time do San Francisco to Beijing flights depart?
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:10 and the last around 23:55, local time at San Francisco. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Planning more than the flight? Our United States guide covers the visa process for Indian passport holders, best time to go, how long to plan for, and which places are worth the days you have. Long-haul city breaks and national parks.
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Approx route distance: 9,494.07 km.
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Lowest San Francisco to Beijing airfare, in 30 days and in 90 days
Cheapest Fare
Fare
Date
Airline
Departure
Lowest Airfare
$540
27/10/2026
Alaska Airlines
10:21
Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days
$529
07/11/2026
Alaska Airlines
10:21
Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days
$513
06/01/2027
Alaska Airlines
10:21
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San Francisco to Beijing Flight Distance, Duration and Time
The aerial distance between San Francisco and Beijing is about 9,494 KM. In these results, journey times range from 14h 40m to 55h 32m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
San Francisco to Beijing Flight Schedule and Timing
The search for these dates returned 160 flight options, 1 of them non-stop. The first departure from San Francisco is at 00:10 and the last is at 23:55. Flights leave from San Francisco International and land at Capital.
Flight Route Details & Analysis
Flight Details
Information
Route
San Francisco to Beijing
Aerial Distance
9,494 KM
Flight Duration
14h 40m - 55h 32m
Airport Codes
San Francisco - SFO, Beijing - PEK
Total Flights Available
160 flights1 direct159 with layovers
First Flight Departure
Departs at 00:10
Last Flight Departure
Departs at 23:55
Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM)
33 flights0 direct33 with layovers
Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM)
20 flights1 direct19 with layovers
Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM)
39 flights0 direct39 with layovers
Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM)
32 flights0 direct32 with layovers
Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM)
36 flights0 direct36 with layovers
Airport Information & Terminals
SFO: San Francisco International Airport. SFO connects by BART to the city, while cabs or app rides are easier for Silicon Valley, family luggage or late arrivals. Fog and bridge traffic can affect plans.
PEK: Beijing airport system. Beijing routes can involve Capital Airport or Daxing. The airport choice changes transfer time, so match it with your hotel district, visa plan and onward rail or domestic connection.
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