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) - 41% 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 Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

On the San Francisco to Xi'an route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $982 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,461: a $479 difference. 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 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $1,107. 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 0h 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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Xi'an changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $770 to $7,639. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Xi'an are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $945, which is 43% above 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 is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?

China Southern ($770) and Asiana Airlines ($845) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Xi'an according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is 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. 41% 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 625 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 14

11:35 pm - 4:55 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

25h 20m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

9:00 am - 7:40 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$770China Southern

Mon, Nov 23 - Mon, Dec 14

11:35 pm - 4:55 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

25h 20m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

6:55 pm - 7:40 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

16h 45m1 stop Wuhan

$798China Southern

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Nov 5

9:30 am - 11:55 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

23h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:00 am - 9:00 amXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

17h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$852China Eastern

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

11:20 pm - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

21h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:25 pm - 3:00 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

16h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$876Asiana Airlines

Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26

7:10 am - 11:55 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

25h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:00 am - 10:00 amXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

17h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$895China Eastern

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Sep 28

11:20 pm - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

21h 50m1 stop Incheon Intl

1:10 pm - 3:30 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

17h 20m1 stop Incheon Intl

$907Asiana Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Dec 2

12:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

31h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

8:30 am - 9:30 amXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

17h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$938Air China

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Dec 1

12:00 pm - 10:25 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

18h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital

7:30 pm - 9:30 amXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

30h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$938Air China

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 25

10:55 pm - 2:40 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

23h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

3:55 pm - 9:15 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

21h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,001Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

1:00 pm - 2:30 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

34h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

3:50 pm - 10:40 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

21h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,001Cathay Pacific

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 22

1:00 pm - 10:15 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

18h 15m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:30 pm - 10:30 amXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

37h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$982Air China

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 22

2:00 pm - 2:30 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

33h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

3:50 pm - 10:40 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

21h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,002Cathay Pacific

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 22

12:35 am - 3:45 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

24h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

11:05 am - 8:40 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

24h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,070China Southern

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 22

1:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

31h 00m2 stops Beijing Capital Shanghai Pu Dong

5:30 pm - 10:30 amXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

32h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,162Air China

Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Sep 22

12:35 am - 3:45 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

24h 10m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Changsha Huanghua Intl

9:00 am - 8:40 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,214China Southern

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 22

9:30 am - 11:55 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

23h 25m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:30 am - 7:40 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

27h 10m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$1,240China Eastern

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 22

8:54 pm - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

34h 06m2 stops Vancouver Intl Incheon Intl

7:30 am - 3:21 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

22h 51m3 stops Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,742Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 22

8:54 pm - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

34h 06m2 stops Vancouver Intl Incheon Intl

7:30 am - 3:21 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

22h 51m3 stops Qingdao Jiaodong Intl Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,775Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 22

7:30 pm - 10:50 pmSFO San Francisco-XIY Xi'an Xianyang

36h 20m3 stops London Heathrow Doha Hamad Intl Beijing Daxing Intl

8:10 pm - 6:00 pmXIY Xi'an Xianyang-SFO San Francisco

36h 50m3 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$4,378Multiple Airlines

Booking Insights

Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Xi'an flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Xi'an start at $770. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $927 to $1,562. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $770 on China Southern.

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

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

When are prices 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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High season	June
Cheapest flight	$412

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 20% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 54% increase in price.

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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) - 41% 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

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?
On the San Francisco to Xi'an route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 33%. Sunday is the cheapest day at $982 round-trip on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $1,461: a $479 difference. 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 2 weeks of departure - run 35% above the route average of $1,107. 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 0h 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.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Xi'an changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $770 to $7,639. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Xi'an looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Xi'an are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $945, which is 43% above 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.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Sunday departure instead of Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $982 - about $479 less than Wednesday (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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