Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Changchun?

Flights from San Francisco to Changchun usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Changchun (CGQ).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Changchun?

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Changchun: • Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Changchun pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Changchun most commonly connect through: • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 64% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 17% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 12% of one-stop connections • Wuhan (WUH) - 6% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Changchun?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Changchun. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $997 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,470, a difference of $473. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Changchun?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Changchun takes 00m, covering 5,372 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Changchun?

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.

How are flight prices from San Francisco to Changchun looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Changchun are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $596, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Changchun?

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 40m, compared with 17h 59m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 27m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Changchun?

Changchun is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Changchun flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Changchun range from $1,065 to $1,573, with an average of $1,267 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,065 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Changchun?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Changchun. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Changchun?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Changchun at $844 round-trip. •December ($1,681) and May ($1,633) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Changchun?

Asiana Airlines ($953) and China Southern ($1,339) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Changchun according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Changchun?

Incheon Intl (ICN) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Changchun route. 64% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ICN.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Changchun?

Flights via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $826. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Changchun which airport offers the shortest layover?

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Changchun layovers at 9h 31m over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Feb 18

6:19 am - 9:55 pmSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

23h 36m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:00 am - 3:56 pmCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

24h 56m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

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Sun, Jan 17 - Thu, Feb 18

11:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

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11:35 am - 2:30 pmCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

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6:19 am - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

36h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

12:50 pm - 7:40 pmCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

22h 50m1 stop Wuhan

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Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 26

11:00 pm - 10:30 amSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

19h 30m1 stop Incheon Intl

11:35 am - 2:30 pmCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

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4:05 pm - 12:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

27h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun

8:15 am - 7:40 pmCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

27h 25m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,339China Southern

Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 26

1:55 pm - 9:00 amSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

27h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

7:55 pm - 9:30 amCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

29h 35m2 stops Wuhan Beijing Capital

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Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Feb 26

11:35 pm - 12:00 pmSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

20h 25m1 stop Wuhan

4:40 pm - 7:40 pmCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

43h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,421China Southern

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12:20 pm - 9:50 pmSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

41h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

10:00 am - 10:59 pmCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

28h 59m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles

$1,440Air China

Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Jan 4

12:00 pm - 11:55 pmSFO San Francisco-CGQ Changchun

19h 55m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

7:00 am - 3:58 pmCGQ Changchun-SFO San Francisco

24h 58m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Changchun?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Changchun. It’s 22% cheaper than the average day, while Tuesday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Changchun? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Changchun, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •September is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Changchun at $844 round-trip.
•December ($1,681) and May ($1,633) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 99% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Changchun?
Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Changchun:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Changchun?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Changchun takes 00m, covering 5,372 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Changchun?
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.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Changchun flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Changchun range from $1,065 to $1,573, with an average of $1,267 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,065 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Changchun looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Changchun are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $596, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Changchun?
Flights from San Francisco to Changchun usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Changchun (CGQ).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Changchun pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Changchun most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 64% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 12% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 6% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Changchun?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from San Francisco to Changchun. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $997 round-trip on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,470, a difference of $473.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Changchun?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 40m, compared with 17h 59m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 27m via Incheon Intl (ICN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Changchun?
Changchun is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Tuesday. On this route, Thursday flights average $997, about $473 less than Tuesday fares (32% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Changchun trip for September. Fares historically average $844 round-trip in that month - typically $837 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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