PEK - SFO

$438 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 4/23. 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
$715
Typical prices: $1,203-$1,351
Cathay Pacific
Thu 4/23Thu 4/30
PEK - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,173
Typical prices: $1,172-$1,474
Air China
Wed 4/15Wed 4/22
PEK - SFO • Non-stop
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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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Cheapest • from $715 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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You can fly direct with United Airlines and Air China. Average duration is 12h 07m
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Most punctual • 83% on-time
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Cheapest • Avg $718 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 38m (one-way)
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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

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30
Cathay Pacific Logo
7:25 am - 10:40 pm
PEK
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SFO
30h 15m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 5:25 pm
SFO
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PEK
37h 25m
1 stop
$715Cathay Pacific
Thu, Apr 16 - Sat, Aug 1
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 3:20 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 40m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:40 am
SFO
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PEK
18h 50m
1 stop
$743Asiana Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 3:20 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 40m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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PEK
25h 00m
1 stop
$750Asiana Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sat, Aug 15
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 3:20 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 40m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:40 am
SFO
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PEK
18h 50m
1 stop
$752Asiana Airlines
Wed, May 13 - Tue, Oct 6
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 3:20 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 40m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 4:10 pm
SFO
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PEK
25h 20m
1 stop
$760Asiana Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Fri, Aug 14
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 3:20 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 40m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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PEK
25h 00m
1 stop
$771Asiana Airlines
Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Jul 28
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 3:20 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 40m
1 stop
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11:50 pm - 2:00 pm
SFO
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PEK
23h 10m
1 stop
$773Asiana Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, Aug 11
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 3:20 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 40m
1 stop
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11:50 pm - 3:50 pm
SFO
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PEK
25h 00m
1 stop
$774Asiana Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:40 am - 3:20 pm
PEK
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SFO
19h 40m
1 stop
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11:50 pm - 2:00 pm
SFO
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PEK
23h 10m
1 stop
$777Asiana Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Mon, Aug 17
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6:05 pm - 9:36 pm
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SFO
42h 31m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
12:50 pm - 5:00 pm
SFO
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PEK
37h 10m
2 stops
$791Air Canada
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to San Francisco departing in April.

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.

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.

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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 seasonMarch
Cheapest flight$435
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 37% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 37% lower on average.
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
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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 $435 for a one-way ticket and $715 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?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Beijing Capital Airport and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • 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 Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Beijing to San Francisco are Asiana Airlines and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $715 and an overall rating of 8.1, Asiana Airlines is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $720 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • 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 $627 or less one-way and $1,373 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 4 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 506 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.5Crew
7.6Entertainment
8.3Boarding
8.0Food
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Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
ICN - SEA
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Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

I am thankful that I was able to fly using Asiana

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

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

My only suggestion is a way to not be woken up for food. … like maybe something you can place on you if you’d prefer to miss food than be woken up

After each meal was served I didn't see any flight attendant offer coffee or tea to the passengers after the initial drinks were offered. Other flights I had been one it was standard procedure to offer hot drinks after the meal service.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

In economy, very cramped. Once the front seat was reclined it was almost impossible to get in and out of our seat. The personnel was excellent.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

Cramped, hot and the plane was grubby. Also the plane was an hour late and it took an hour to get my luggage once I got to LAX.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

The economy seats on the 777 was not as cramped as I had feared, but the food was terrible.

Terrible experience! delay 2 time and say i dont have ticket

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

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

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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