Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Flights from San Francisco to Xi'an usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang (XIY).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Xi'an pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Xi'an most commonly connect through: • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 42% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 26% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 17% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 15% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $982 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,461, a difference of $479. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Xi'an?

Some of the most popular sights in Xi'an are Bell Tower, Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower and Terracota Army. These are among the most viewed places in Xi'an on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Xi'an flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $1,107 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Xi'an takes 00m, covering 6,470 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Xi'an looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Xi'an are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $568, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 09m, compared with 19h 20m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 21h 19m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Xi'an?

Xi'an is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Xi'an flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Xi'an range from $927 to $1,562, with an average of $1,107 over the past 12 months. Anything below $927 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.

When are flights from San Francisco to Xi'an the cheapest?

Flights from San Francisco to Xi'an are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?

China Eastern ($848) and Asiana Airlines ($851) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Xi'an according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Xi'an route. 42% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HKG.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Flights via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $894. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Xi'an which airport offers the shortest layover?

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Xi'an layovers at 10h 25m over the past 3 months.

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an. It’s 12% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 31% higher.
When are flights from San Francisco to Xi'an the cheapest?: Flights from San Francisco to Xi'an are cheapest 17 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 47% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Xi'an takes 00m, covering 6,470 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Xi'an flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Xi'an range from $927 to $1,562, with an average of $1,107 over the past 12 months. Anything below $927 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute San Francisco to Xi'an flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 35% above the $1,107 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Xi'an looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Xi'an are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $568, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Flights from San Francisco to Xi'an usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang (XIY).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Xi'an pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Xi'an most commonly connect through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 15% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Xi'an. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $982 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,461, a difference of $479.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Xi'an?
Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 09m, compared with 19h 20m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 21h 19m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Xi'an?
Xi'an is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Xi'an?
Some of the most popular sights in Xi'an are Bell Tower, Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower and Terracota Army. These are among the most viewed places in Xi'an on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $982, about $479 less than Wednesday fares (33% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 17 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 47% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Xi'an trip for September. Fares historically average $810 round-trip in that month - typically $1,061 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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