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

Flights from San Francisco to Ningbo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Ningbo Lishe Intl (NGB).

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Ningbo.

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

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Ningbo most commonly pass through: • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 68% of one-stop connections • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 32% of one-stop connections Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the San Francisco to Ningbo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $819 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,933, a difference of $1,114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Ningbo?

Some of the most popular sights in Ningbo are Tianyi Square and Ningbo City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Ningbo on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Ningbo?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ningbo takes 0h 00m, covering 6,211 miles.

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

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 are flight prices from San Francisco to Ningbo looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Ningbo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $591, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 40m, compared with 21h 54m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ningbo?

Ningbo 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 Ningbo flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ningbo range from $857 to $1,912, with an average of $996 over the past 12 months. Anything below $857 counts as a good deal.

What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Ningbo?

China Southern ($869) and Cathay Pacific ($999) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Ningbo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Ningbo?

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Ningbo route. 68% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HKG.

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

Flights via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $958. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Ningbo layovers at 651 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Ningbo

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8

12:35 am - 9:30 amSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

41h 55m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

10:10 am - 8:40 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 30m1 stop Wuhan

$869China Southern

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8

12:35 am - 9:20 amSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

17h 45m1 stop Wuhan

10:10 am - 8:40 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

25h 30m1 stop Wuhan

$870China Southern

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8

12:35 am - 9:30 amSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

41h 55m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

12:45 pm - 8:40 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$874China Southern

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 31

11:25 am - 1:20 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

33h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:30 pm - 9:15 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$999Cathay Pacific

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 31

11:25 am - 1:20 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

33h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:30 pm - 9:15 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,001Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 8

12:35 am - 9:35 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

30h 00m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

8:35 am - 8:40 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

27h 05m3 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,018China Southern

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 4

12:20 am - 10:05 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

30h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:30 pm - 10:55 amNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,033Cathay Pacific

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 31

10:55 pm - 1:20 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

22h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

2:30 pm - 9:49 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 19m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,137Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 31

11:30 pm - 10:45 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

31h 15m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Macau

3:55 pm - 3:00 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

39h 05m2 stops Macau Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$1,137Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Sun, Oct 4

1:00 pm - 11:00 amSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

31h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:05 pm - 7:24 amNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

47h 19m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$1,229Air China

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Tue, Aug 25 - Mon, Sep 28

1:05 am - 9:00 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

28h 55m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

10:00 pm - 5:55 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

58h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Ho Chi Minh City

$4,565Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sun, Sep 27

1:00 pm - 11:10 amSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

31h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

9:25 am - 5:42 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

23h 17m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$4,959Air China

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 26

1:00 pm - 6:35 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

38h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

9:00 pm - 5:42 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 42m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$4,959Air China

Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Sep 25

1:00 pm - 11:10 amSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

31h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:10 pm - 9:04 amNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 54m2 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Los Angeles

$4,959Air China

Tue, Aug 25 - Sat, Sep 26

12:35 am - 1:50 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

22h 15m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

4:55 pm - 8:40 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

18h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$6,039China Southern

Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 28

1:00 pm - 9:00 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

17h 00m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

10:00 pm - 5:55 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

58h 55m2 stops Singapore Changi Ho Chi Minh City

$6,310Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 27

5:55 pm - 5:40 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

56h 45m2 stops Madrid Barajas Guangzhou Baiyun

4:40 pm - 7:55 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

18h 15m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$6,890Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Sep 24

1:05 am - 9:00 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

28h 55m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

9:20 am - 6:45 amNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$7,148Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 26

1:40 am - 6:55 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

26h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Guangzhou Baiyun

4:40 pm - 8:30 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

18h 50m1 stop Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$7,152Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 27

1:25 am - 1:20 pmSFO San Francisco-NGB Ningbo Lishe Intl

20h 55m2 stops Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl Hong Kong Intl

8:30 am - 8:10 pmNGB Ningbo Lishe Intl-SFO San Francisco

26h 40m2 stops Macau Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

$7,328Multiple Airlines

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Price, demand and travel trends for San Francisco to Ningbo flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Ningbo?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ningbo start at $869. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $857 to $1,912. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $869 on China Southern.

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

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Ningbo, it is 18% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 94% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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Low season	January
High season	September
Cheapest flight	$387

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Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Ningbo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.

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Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Ningbo?
Flights from San Francisco to Ningbo usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Ningbo Lishe Intl (NGB).
What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Ningbo?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Ningbo.
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Ningbo pass through?
Connecting flights from San Francisco to Ningbo most commonly pass through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) - 32% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Ningbo?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 58% on the San Francisco to Ningbo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $819 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,933, a difference of $1,114. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
What popular places can I visit in Ningbo?
Some of the most popular sights in Ningbo are Tianyi Square and Ningbo City Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Ningbo on KAYAK.
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Ningbo?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Ningbo takes 0h 00m, covering 6,211 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Ningbo?
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 are flight prices from San Francisco to Ningbo looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Ningbo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $591, which is 8% below the typical average for this route.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Ningbo?
Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 19h 40m, compared with 21h 54m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Ningbo?
Ningbo 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 Ningbo flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Ningbo range from $857 to $1,912, with an average of $996 over the past 12 months. Anything below $857 counts as a good deal.

If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $819 - about $1,114 less than Sunday (58% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Ningbo trip for August. Fares historically average $819 round-trip in that month - typically $1,114 less than the most expensive month, which is March (based on the last 12 months).

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