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 $1,494 to $3,008. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x 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 $483, which is 39% 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 Southern ($1,494) 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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Fri, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 9

8:00 am - 1:15 amSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

26h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

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

27h 50m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

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

43h 35m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

12:10 pm - 9:00 amTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

35h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Los Angeles

$1,114Multiple Airlines

Fri, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 9

11:00 pm - 11:00 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

33h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl

8:05 am - 3:20 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

22h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

$1,288Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

11:35 pm - 10:45 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

31h 10m2 stops Wuhan Shenzhen

7:50 am - 7:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,494China Southern

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 12

11:35 pm - 11:50 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

32h 15m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

7:50 am - 7:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,536China Southern

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

11:35 pm - 11:50 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

32h 15m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

7:50 am - 7:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,644China Southern

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

11:35 pm - 11:50 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

32h 15m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

7:50 am - 7:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

27h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,707China Southern

Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21

11:35 pm - 5:50 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

26h 15m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

1:00 pm - 7:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

22h 40m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,719China Southern

Mon, Dec 14 - Mon, Dec 21

11:35 pm - 8:20 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

28h 45m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

9:20 pm - 7:40 pmTNA Jinan-SFO San Francisco

38h 20m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,969China Southern

Mon, Nov 16 - Thu, Nov 19

11:35 pm - 11:20 pmSFO San Francisco-TNA Jinan

31h 45m3 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun Urumqi

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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 $1,494 to $3,008. That means the highest observed fare was about 2x 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 $483, which is 39% 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).
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