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$440 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Jinan

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Jinan departing on 9/29. 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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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Jinan (SFO-TNA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Jinan 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Jinan

Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Oct 3
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:45 amSFO-TNA
21h 45m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:00 pm - 9:05 amTNA-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
$733China Eastern
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sat, Aug 30
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO-TNA
21h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:15 am - 9:05 amTNA-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
$738China Eastern
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Mon, Aug 25 - Sat, Oct 4
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:45 amSFO-TNA
21h 45m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:15 am - 9:05 amTNA-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
$781China Eastern
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Thu, Aug 21 - Mon, Oct 6
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 11:10 amSFO-TNA
43h 35m2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:15 pm - 8:30 pmTNA-SFO
23h 15m2 stops
$795China Southern
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Sat, Aug 2 - Tue, Sep 2
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 3:20 pmSFO-TNA
23h 45m1 stop
China Southern Logo
6:00 pm - 8:40 pmTNA-SFO
17h 40m1 stop
$800China Southern
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Thu, Aug 28 - Fri, Oct 3
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:45 amSFO-TNA
21h 45m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:00 pm - 9:05 amTNA-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
$815China Eastern
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Sat, Aug 23 - Sun, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:30 amSFO-TNA
21h 30m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:05 pm - 9:05 amTNA-SFO
28h 00m1 stop
$838China Eastern
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Mon, Aug 25 - Fri, Oct 3
China Eastern Logo
8:55 am - 12:45 amSFO-TNA
24h 50m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:00 pm - 9:05 amTNA-SFO
28h 05m1 stop
$854China Eastern
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Sat, Aug 23 - Mon, Oct 6
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 11:10 amSFO-TNA
19h 35m1 stop
China Southern Logo
8:10 am - 8:30 pmTNA-SFO
27h 20m2 stops
$855China Southern
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Sun, Aug 3 - Tue, Sep 2
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7:08 pm - 10:35 amSFO-TNA
24h 27m2 stops
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6:15 pm - 11:59 pmTNA-SFO
20h 44m2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Jinan flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Jinan to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Jinan?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Jinan, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Jinan is February, where tickets cost $755 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,544 and $1,673 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
High seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$440
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from San Francisco to Jinan

When to book flights from San Francisco to Jinan

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Jinan based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Jinan

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Jinan?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Jinan was $440 for a one-way ticket and $733 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Jinan?

    A passport is required to fly from San Francisco to Jinan.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Jinan?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Jinan?

    SkyTeam is the only airline alliance operating flights between San Francisco and Jinan.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Jinan, China Southern or China Eastern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Jinan are China Southern and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of $1,377 and an overall rating of 7.6, China Southern is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $928 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Jinan?

    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 San Francisco to Jinan.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Jinan?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Jinan from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Jinan?

    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 Jinan with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and TNA 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 San Francisco to Jinan?

    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 Jinan from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from San Francisco to Jinan

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Jinan. 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 San Francisco to Jinan? 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.
8.2
Asiana AirlinesOverall score based on 454 reviews
8.0Food
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.1Comfort
8.4Boarding
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Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

10.0 ExcellentJames, Jul 2025LAX - ICN
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Love flying Asiana. Been using it for over a decade now.

Coming back to America was a peaceful flight everyone and everything was perfect

The staff was courteous and the flight was very smooth. It was so nice to see the captain greeting the passengers at the end of the flights.

The beefsteak on the lunch menu was excellent! I usually do not eat airplane food. I loved it.

Flight was too cold. I wore a regular cotton tee and it wasn’t enough. It was a night time flight so I would have thought a blanket would be provided to passengers. A 4 hour flight and no options for a meal? I flew Asiana the next day from Seoul to Manilla. Same duration, 4 hours. They give everyone a pillow and blanket and serve a meal. Why is United so cheap and holding back meals and amenities? Also, they promote too much gay stuff and DEI in their advertisements. Please be mindful of other beliefs and don’t shove your gay ideology down my throat.

Staff always with a smile and very helpful with my mom who has mobility issues.

It was amazing. I was not expecting the phenomenal customer service Asiana provides.

It was all perfect and very pleasant for such long flights

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 4 hour flight, I was given 2 cups of about 3 ounces each.

We took business class, It was comfortable and I was able to sleep.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

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