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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 12:39 am
• Latest: departs at 7:20 pm and lands at 7:04 am.

The flight takes about 11h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco takes 11h 44m, covering 5,895 miles.

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.

Round-trip flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco range from $921 to $1,433, with an average of $1,162 over the past 12 months. Anything below $921 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of $1,162. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $815 round-trip via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared to $1,373 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $550, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Beijing Capital (PEK) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 52m.

One-stop flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 50% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 34% on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,024 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,547, a difference of $523.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Beijing Capital Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Air China

Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 41m, compared with 17h 51m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 17h 52m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

San Francisco is 15 hours behind Beijing Capital Airport (Pacific Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.