PEK - SFO

$450 Find Cheap Flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Capital to San Francisco departing on 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Beijing to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Beijing to San Francisco, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$693
Overall average: $1,032
China Eastern
Mon 3/16Thu 4/16
PEK - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$993
Typical prices: $1,169-$1,482
Air China
Wed 4/15Wed 4/22
PEK - SFO • Non-stop
Our travelers' advice
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
Air China offers free alcohol and good legroom in economy.
For easy city access, take BART from SFO to downtown.
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China Eastern
Cheapest • from $693 (round-trip)
Asiana Airlines
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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February
Cheapest • 33% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Capital to San Francisco (PEK-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Capital to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Capital to San Francisco

Mon, Mar 16 - Thu, Apr 16
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 10:00 am
PEK
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SFO
16h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:50 pm
SFO
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PEK
20h 50m
1 stop
$693China Eastern
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
China Eastern Logo
8:30 am - 10:00 am
PEK
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SFO
16h 30m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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PEK
30h 25m
1 stop
$707China Eastern
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 10:00 am
PEK
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SFO
18h 00m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 11:50 pm
SFO
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PEK
19h 50m
1 stop
$708China Eastern
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Asiana Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 3:00 pm
PEK
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SFO
14h 30m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 9:30 am
SFO
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PEK
19h 00m
1 stop
$715Asiana Airlines
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 4
Asiana Airlines Logo
3:35 pm - 2:00 pm
PEK
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SFO
14h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 2:10 pm
SFO
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PEK
22h 20m
1 stop
$716Asiana Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Sat, Mar 7
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 2:00 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 10m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 2:10 pm
SFO
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PEK
22h 20m
1 stop
$742Asiana Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Mar 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
PEK
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SFO
23h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:00 pm - 10:25 am
SFO
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PEK
30h 25m
1 stop
$757Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 23
Cathay Pacific Logo
6:35 pm - 9:45 am
PEK
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SFO
31h 10m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:45 pm - 10:45 am
SFO
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PEK
21h 00m
1 stop
$760Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 29
China Eastern Logo
8:00 pm - 9:05 am
PEK
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SFO
28h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
6:00 am - 11:15 pm
SFO
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PEK
26h 15m
2 stops
$761China Eastern
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 22
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 2:00 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 10m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 2:10 pm
SFO
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PEK
23h 20m
1 stop
$766Asiana Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Capital to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Capital to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to San Francisco on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Beijing Capital Airport, you should consider flying back on a Wednesday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $765 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,556 and $1,492 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $713, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Capital to San Francisco

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Air China

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PEK

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$450
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Capital to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Capital to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco was $450 for a one-way ticket and $693 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Beijing Capital Airport and San Francisco?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Beijing Capital Airport and on arrival in San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 777 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Beijing Capital Airport and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    There are nonstop flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Beijing to San Francisco, Asiana Airlines or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Beijing to San Francisco are Asiana Airlines and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $765 and an overall rating of 8.1, Asiana Airlines is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,061 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Beijing Capital Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Beijing Capital Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Beijing Capital Airport and SFO can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Beijing Capital Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $655 or less one-way and $991 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Beijing Capital to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Beijing Capital to San Francisco

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Beijing Capital

Monday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Thursday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Capital to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Beijing to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Capital to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 501 reviews
8.3Boarding
8.5Crew
7.7Entertainment
8.0Comfort
8.0Food
Airline reviews

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

2.0 MediocreEdward, Aug 2025
KIX - ICN
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2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

It was great, but my bag was not loaded onto the connecting flight. I'm currently getting it resolved. If this isn't a problem, everything else was excellent.

Very clean ,flight attendants very professional,nice , Boarding was very easy

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

My luggage didn’t arrive with my flight. Flight was delayed by nearly 2 hours while we sat on the plane and I almost missed my connecting flight and subsequently missed the last train from the airport so it took me another 2 hours to get to my destination after arriving, Crew skipped me several times when offering beverages, and I couldn’t get their attention at times because they wouldn’t even make eye contact with me. They didn’t give me a form for disembarking so I had to go to the back of the line after waiting an eternity for immigration. Paid for on flight wi- fi that didn’t work for most of the flight.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

I had a bad experience coming from America to Thailand. On my connecting flight my check in suitcase was not put on the departing aircraft, I received my suitcase 24 hours after arriving in Bangkok and when I open my luggage my hand swelled up. The next morning when I put on an outfit from my suitcase my face swelled up and became numb. My entire vacation was ruined it seems that some kind of chemical was sprayed into suitcase and ruined my clothes and got me sick. The staff at my hotel called the airline and spoke to someone and they told me to file a complaint and gave my a website to do so. I did not file a complaint I felt like it would have fell on death ears. I had to throw away my brand new vacation clothes and suitcase and I had the worst vacation ever due to this happening to me.

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

Yet another flight in which beverage and snack service was skipped. Other that that, firmly mediocre. Landed early, to gate late due to congestion at the gates. Airline's fault or airports fault: unknown.

Both flights delayed. 2nd flight over 3 hours late mechanical issues

It was good but only meal served is very less. Meantime good to add rice and chicken in one of meal

Teeny tiny bathrooms, crew was not realistic about when we'd arrive.

On the way my flight entertainment wouldn’t work the screen went black and no matter how many times I tried to turn it on it wouldn’t. Food was surprisingly good but the tray tables were tiny so you couldn’t get anything else on the table. The seats hardly go back and are not overly comfortable. Wouldn’t fly United again.

Flight was late - I was downgraded from first class to coach

Movie selection is good. Crew did not understand mileage program and were no help. Sick later. Food?

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

On time. Friendly and helpful flight attendants. The plane was clean. Having a wine available would have been nice.

Your staff was exceptional. Could teach the other airlines-rules on etiquette, and service. Excellent landings on flights, carried out by your pilots. Only complaint is long delay on return flight in Beijing, onto Vancouver.

Worst than I expected, crew was not attentive, meal was as disgusting , they didn’t even drink selections as they would to other passengers. I felt discriminated

cannot get seat information for LAX to IAH when check in in XI,AN

UA is ok. But check in was a very bad experience

I hate that you cannot check in online and when you are at the airport, there aren't any aisle seats left. Also, they could work a little on subtitles for their movies (not everyone is a native English speaker).

Nothing to complain of, the only reason I am not giving better marks is that I am used to flying with ANA and they are the top.

It's terrible that we can't do online check in because we didn't buy the tickets directly from Air china. It was not explained until I contacted Chatdeal and we could not sit together.

Communication between the captain/crew and the passengers needs to be improved.

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

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