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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 8/21. 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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Cheapest round-trip
$906
China Eastern
Thu 10/1Mon 10/5
SFO - TNA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$466
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/21
SFO - TNA • 1 stop
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Jinan. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $1,797 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 54m (one-way)
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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

Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:45 am
SFO
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TNA
32h 45m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:15 am - 9:05 am
TNA
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SFO
16h 50m
1 stop
$906China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 11:45 am
SFO
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TNA
32h 45m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
7:15 am - 9:05 am
TNA
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SFO
16h 50m
1 stop
$991China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
9:30 am - 12:55 am
SFO
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TNA
24h 25m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:15 am - 9:05 am
TNA
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SFO
16h 50m
1 stop
$1,004China Eastern
Sun, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 12
China Eastern Logo
7:00 am - 12:10 pm
SFO
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TNA
37h 10m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:10 am - 9:00 am
TNA
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SFO
17h 50m
1 stop
$1,005China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
12:00 pm - 12:55 am
SFO
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TNA
21h 55m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:45 pm - 5:49 pm
TNA
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SFO
36h 04m
2 stops
$1,010China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
9:30 am - 12:55 am
SFO
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TNA
24h 25m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:45 pm - 5:49 pm
TNA
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SFO
36h 04m
2 stops
$1,108China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
9:30 am - 12:55 am
SFO
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TNA
24h 25m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:45 pm - 5:49 pm
TNA
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SFO
36h 04m
2 stops
$1,109China Eastern
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
China Eastern Logo
9:30 am - 11:45 am
SFO
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TNA
35h 15m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:15 am - 7:41 pm
TNA
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SFO
27h 26m
2 stops
$1,284China Eastern
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 12:25 am
SFO
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TNA
17h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 2:15 pm
TNA
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SFO
32h 15m
1 stop
$1,317Multiple Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
3:30 pm - 12:25 am
SFO
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TNA
17h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:15 am - 9:10 pm
TNA
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SFO
28h 55m
2 stops
$1,386Multiple Airlines
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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 most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Jinan?

Percentage of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Jinan chosen by KAYAK users via each layover airport in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Shanghai (PVG) is the top choice – 68% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Jinan picked an itinerary connecting there.

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

Average round-trip price for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Jinan clicked by KAYAK users in the last 12 months (only includes trips with the same layover airport on both legs).

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,797.

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from San Francisco to Jinan?

Shortest average total travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Jinan via different layover airports, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

Consider flying via Guangzhou (CAN) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 19h 54m.

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from San Francisco to Jinan?

Average layover duration at different layover airports for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Jinan, based on KAYAK user data from the last 12 months.

If you prefer a quick connection, Guangzhou (CAN) often has the shortest layovers from San Francisco to Jinan, with an average of 3h 35m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$466
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Jinan

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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Jinan was $443 for a one-way ticket and $906 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 $2,684 and an overall rating of 7.5, China Southern is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $921 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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 airlines flying 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.
7.5
China SouthernOverall score based on 154 reviews
7.1Entertainment
7.8Boarding
7.7Comfort
7.2Food
8.1Crew
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I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2025
BNE - CAN
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I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

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!

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.

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

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

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!

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

Again, I was presented with birthday pastries two times as a celebrated my birthday on both legs of my trip. I will keep flying to China using China Eastern airlines. As they made this trip a special one thank you.

A lot of value considering the cheap ticket prices. All meals served were Chinese food. Would fly them again considering the ticket was half the price of any others

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