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Among airlines operating San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Air China: offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

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

• United Airlines
• Air China

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

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
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $636 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,266 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. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300 variants.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 39% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 4% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $994 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,199, a difference of $205. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 16 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Beijing Capital Airport are Wangfujing Street, Forbidden City and Sanyuanqiao Subway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing Capital Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 10:35 am and lands at 12:51 am
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 3:16 am.

The flight takes about 14h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 8% above the route average of $1,108. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport takes 14h 16m, 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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $509, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 15m, compared with 17h 40m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 18h 07m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport range from $870 to $1,476, with an average of $1,108 over the past 12 months. Anything below $870 counts as a good deal.