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

• Earliest: departs at 10:45 am and lands at 1:13 am
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 3:28 am.

The flight takes about 14h 28m.

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.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport takes 14h 28m, 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 San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport range from $921 to $1,508, with an average of $1,158 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) run 10% above the $1,158 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $652 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,333 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.

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%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $897 to $8,958. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $464, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 14m.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 46% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,075 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,237, a difference of $162.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Air China

Flying via Los Angeles (LAX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 21m, compared with 17h 49m via Vancouver Intl (YVR) and 18h 03m 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Beijing Capital Airport are Forbidden City, Tiananmen and Silk Street Market. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing Capital Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Beijing Capital Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Asiana 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
• 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 always check the fare details before booking.