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

Flights from San Francisco to Jinan usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Jinan (TNA).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Jinan most commonly connect through: • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 44% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 32% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 24% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from San Francisco to Jinan. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $844 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,861, a difference of $1,017. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Jinan?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Jinan takes 00m, covering 6,035 miles.

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

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.

Have flight prices from San Francisco to Jinan changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $933 to $4,553. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Jinan are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $546, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 35m, compared with 20h 05m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 21h 49m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Jinan?

Jinan is 15 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 Jinan flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Jinan range from $878 to $1,769, with an average of $1,330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $878 counts as a good deal.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Jinan. It’s 37% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 39% higher.

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

China Eastern ($1,119) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Jinan in the last 5 days.

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

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Jinan route. 44% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via CAN.

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

Flights via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $927. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Jinan layovers at 10h 40m over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $878-$1,769

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$451

Typical prices: $497-$1,008

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Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

6:52 pm - 10:50 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

23h 58m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

5:55 pm - 8:40 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

30h 45m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$933Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

6:30 am - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

23h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 4:06 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

20h 56m2 stops Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,090Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

11:41 am - 10:50 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

31h 09m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

5:55 pm - 6:29 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

40h 34m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,102Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

6:30 am - 10:00 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

23h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Incheon Intl

11:10 am - 4:06 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

20h 56m2 stops Incheon Intl Vancouver Intl

$1,103Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

7:00 am - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

37h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:10 am - 9:00 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,119China Eastern

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

7:00 am - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

37h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:10 am - 9:00 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,125China Eastern

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

6:15 am - 10:50 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

36h 35m3 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

5:55 pm - 6:29 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

40h 34m3 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles Denver Intl

$1,168Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 11

7:00 am - 12:10 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

37h 10m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:10 am - 9:00 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,183China Eastern

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

6:52 pm - 9:15 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

34h 23m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

8:15 pm - 1:20 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

33h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,210Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 1

11:00 pm - 9:35 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

18h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:15 pm - 1:20 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

33h 05m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,481Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 24

7:10 am - 8:50 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

34h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:00 am - 9:05 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

17h 05m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

$1,289China Eastern

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

7:10 am - 8:50 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

34h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:15 pm - 9:05 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,289China Eastern

Sat, Oct 17 - Fri, Oct 23

7:10 am - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

24h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:15 pm - 9:05 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,314China Eastern

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

7:10 am - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

24h 45m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:15 am - 9:05 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

16h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$1,314China Eastern

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

5:00 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

16h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

5:55 pm - 8:01 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

29h 06m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$1,454Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Oct 23

5:00 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

16h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:05 am - 2:15 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

21h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,470Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

12:35 am - 11:10 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

19h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

4:25 pm - 8:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

19h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,515China Southern

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Oct 25

5:00 pm - 12:25 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

16h 25m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:05 am - 2:20 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

21h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,635Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Sun, Oct 25

12:35 am - 3:20 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

23h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

9:20 pm - 8:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

38h 20m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$7,459China Southern

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 24

12:35 am - 3:20 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

23h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

4:25 pm - 8:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

19h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$7,557China Southern

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Jinan?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Saturday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Jinan. It’s 37% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 39% higher.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Jinan?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Jinan takes 00m, covering 6,035 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Jinan?
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 Jinan flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Jinan range from $878 to $1,769, with an average of $1,330 over the past 12 months. Anything below $878 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Jinan changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $933 to $4,553. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Jinan looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Jinan are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $546, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Jinan?
Flights from San Francisco to Jinan usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Jinan (TNA).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Jinan pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Jinan most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 24% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Jinan?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 55% on flights from San Francisco to Jinan. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $844 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,861, a difference of $1,017.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Jinan?
Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 35m, compared with 20h 05m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 21h 49m via Incheon Intl (ICN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Jinan?
Jinan is 15 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 Saturday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Saturday flights average $844, about $1,017 less than Friday fares (55% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Jinan trip for January. Fares historically average $786 round-trip in that month - typically $2,038 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Jinan Airport.

• Hanting Express Ji'nan Yaoqiang International Airport

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