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

Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Tianjin (TSN).

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

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

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

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Tianjin most commonly connect through: • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 61% of one-stop connections • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 24% of one-stop connections • Wuhan (WUH) - 9% of one-stop connections • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 3% of one-stop connections Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the San Francisco to Tianjin route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $836 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,294, a difference of $458. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

How long is a flight from San Francisco to Tianjin?

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tianjin takes 0h 00m, covering 5,915 miles.

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

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 Tianjin looking right now?

One-way fares from San Francisco to Tianjin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,149, which is 113% above the typical average for this route.

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

Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 57m, compared with 18h 57m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 19h 18m via Incheon Intl (ICN).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Tianjin?

Tianjin 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 Tianjin flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tianjin range from $836 to $1,294, with an average of $897 over the past 12 months. Anything below $836 counts as a good deal.

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

Asiana Airlines ($862) and China Eastern ($1,016) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Tianjin according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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

Incheon Intl (ICN) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Tianjin route. 61% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via ICN.

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

Flights via Wuhan (WUH) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $764. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

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

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Tianjin layovers at 600 minutes over the past 3 months.

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Typical prices: $836-$1,294

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$394

Typical prices: $417-$639

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Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 12:15 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

26h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:30 am - 1:39 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

22h 09m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$710Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 12:15 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

26h 15m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

7:30 am - 1:39 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

22h 09m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Los Angeles

$730Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 1

10:13 pm - 10:25 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

45h 12m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

6:00 pm - 9:00 amTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

31h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

$766Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:00 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

10:55 am - 2:30 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$862Asiana Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Thu, Nov 5

11:00 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

10:55 am - 2:30 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$907Asiana Airlines

Wed, Jan 27 - Sat, Feb 13

11:00 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

18h 55m1 stop Incheon Intl

10:55 am - 2:30 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$908Asiana Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Mar 6

7:00 am - 1:30 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

38h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Shanghai Pu Dong

9:25 pm - 3:08 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

33h 43m2 stops Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Los Angeles

$1,016China Eastern

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Mar 6

11:35 pm - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

31h 20m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

3:00 pm - 7:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

68h 40m3 stops Dalian Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,104China Southern

Mon, Feb 1 - Sat, Mar 6

11:35 pm - 6:30 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

50h 55m3 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun Dalian

3:00 pm - 7:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

68h 40m3 stops Dalian Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,214China Southern

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 1

4:07 pm - 11:35 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

28h 28m2 stops Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun

3:00 pm - 8:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

44h 40m3 stops Dalian Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,288China Southern

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Thu, Sep 24 - Sun, Oct 4

12:35 am - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

31h 20m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

8:15 pm - 8:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

39h 25m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,660China Southern

Sat, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 8

12:35 am - 2:00 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

22h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

6:50 pm - 8:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

16h 50m1 stop Wuhan

$1,661China Southern

Sat, Sep 26 - Thu, Oct 8

12:35 am - 4:45 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

25h 10m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

8:50 am - 8:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

26h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$1,661China Southern

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5

12:35 am - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

31h 20m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun

8:15 pm - 8:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

39h 25m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$1,763China Southern

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 9

12:20 am - 4:15 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

24h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

8:15 am - 10:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

29h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,072Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Oct 10

12:20 am - 4:15 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

24h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

8:15 am - 10:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

29h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,072Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 8

12:20 am - 4:15 pmSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

24h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

8:15 am - 10:40 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

29h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$2,072Cathay Pacific

Sun, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 7

11:20 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

10:55 am - 3:30 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$4,912Asiana Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Wed, Oct 7

11:20 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

10:55 am - 3:30 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$6,989Asiana Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

11:20 pm - 9:55 amSFO San Francisco-TSN Tianjin

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

10:55 am - 3:30 pmTSN Tianjin-SFO San Francisco

19h 35m1 stop Incheon Intl

$7,659Asiana Airlines

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tianjin?

•March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Tianjin at $712 round-trip.
•December ($3,004) and June ($1,706) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 321% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Tianjin?
Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Francisco to Tianjin.
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Tianjin?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Tianjin takes 0h 00m, covering 5,915 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Tianjin?
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 Tianjin flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Tianjin range from $836 to $1,294, with an average of $897 over the past 12 months. Anything below $836 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Tianjin looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Tianjin are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,149, which is 113% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Tianjin?
Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Tianjin (TSN).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Tianjin pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Tianjin most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 61% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 24% of one-stop connections
• Wuhan (WUH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 3% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Tianjin?
Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 36% on the San Francisco to Tianjin route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $836 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,294, a difference of $458. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Tianjin?
Flying via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 57m, compared with 18h 57m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) and 19h 18m via Incheon Intl (ICN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Tianjin?
Tianjin 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 can be flexible, aim for a Monday departure instead of Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average $836 - about $458 less than Thursday (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Tianjin trip for March. Fares historically average $712 round-trip in that month - typically $2,292 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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