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

Flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lanzhou Arpt (LHW).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou most commonly connect through: • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 75% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 17% of one-stop connections • Wuhan (WUH) - 8% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $892 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,108, a difference of $216. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Lanzhou?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Lanzhou takes 00m, covering 6,527 miles.

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

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 Lanzhou 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 $832 to $7,112. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

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

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 29m, compared with 21h 31m via Wuhan (WUH) and 24h 10m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lanzhou?

Lanzhou 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 Lanzhou flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou range from $985 to $1,114, with an average of $1,064 over the past 12 months. Anything below $985 counts as a good deal.

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

China Eastern ($954) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Lanzhou in the last 5 days.

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

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Lanzhou route. 75% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via PVG.

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

Flights via Wuhan (WUH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $896. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Lanzhou layovers at 9h 22m over the past 3 months.

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Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Nov 22

6:40 am - 12:35 amSFO San Francisco-LHW Lanzhou Arpt

25h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

8:00 am - 2:57 pmLHW Lanzhou Arpt-SFO San Francisco

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8:00 am - 3:54 pmLHW Lanzhou Arpt-SFO San Francisco

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23h 38m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

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Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Lanzhou?: China Eastern ($954) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Lanzhou in the last 5 days.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Lanzhou?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Lanzhou takes 00m, covering 6,527 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Lanzhou?
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 Lanzhou flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou range from $985 to $1,114, with an average of $1,064 over the past 12 months. Anything below $985 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Francisco to Lanzhou 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 $832 to $7,112. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Lanzhou?
Flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Lanzhou Arpt (LHW).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou most commonly connect through:

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 75% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 8% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Francisco to Lanzhou. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $892 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,108, a difference of $216.

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 Lanzhou?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 29m, compared with 21h 31m via Wuhan (WUH) and 24h 10m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Lanzhou?
Lanzhou 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 Thursday. On this route, Saturday flights average $892, about $216 less than Thursday fares (19% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Lanzhou trip for January. Fares historically average $855 round-trip in that month - typically $1,055 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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