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$932 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Jinan

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Jinan departing on 10/26. 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
$932
China Eastern
Mon 10/26Fri 10/30
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 $1,099 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 42m (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

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 1:15 am
SFO
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TNA
21h 15m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 10:00 am
TNA
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
$932China Eastern
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 12:05 pm
SFO
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TNA
32h 05m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 10:00 am
TNA
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,017China Eastern
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
China Eastern Logo
8:55 am - 12:05 pm
SFO
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TNA
36h 10m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 10:00 am
TNA
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,030China Eastern
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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TNA
56h 10m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 10:00 am
TNA
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SFO
28h 25m
1 stop
$1,042China Eastern
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
China Eastern Logo
8:55 am - 1:15 am
SFO
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TNA
25h 20m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
8:35 pm - 3:08 pm
TNA
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SFO
33h 33m
2 stops
$1,314China Eastern
Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Oct 30
China Eastern Logo
1:00 pm - 12:10 pm
SFO
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TNA
56h 10m
2 stops
China Eastern Logo
7:10 am - 3:08 pm
TNA
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SFO
22h 58m
2 stops
$1,321China Eastern
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 10:15 am
SFO
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TNA
49h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 11:30 am
TNA
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SFO
32h 20m
2 stops
$1,635Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 10:15 am
SFO
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TNA
49h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 pm - 9:05 am
TNA
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SFO
28h 00m
1 stop
$1,644Multiple Airlines
Mon, Jun 15 - Sun, Jun 21
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 12:45 am
SFO
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TNA
21h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 3:30 pm
TNA
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SFO
22h 25m
1 stop
$1,855Multiple Airlines
Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Aug 9
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 4:30 pm
SFO
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TNA
30h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 pm - 1:00 pm
TNA
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SFO
31h 00m
1 stop
$1,923Multiple 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 – 85% 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 Incheon (ICN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,099.

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 42m.

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 2h 35m.

Good to know

Cheapest flight$932
Flight from San Francisco to Jinan

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Jinan was $932 for a round-trip ticket.

  • 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.

  • 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 airline 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.
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7.3
China EasternOverall score based on 213 reviews
6.3Entertainment
6.9Food
7.3Comfort
7.7Boarding
7.9Crew
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The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Apr 2026
PVG - LAX
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The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

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.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

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.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

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.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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