Flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Beijing Airport Airport (PEK)

We've found the cheapest flights to Beijing

Returns from £920.31

One-way from £558.10

If it is your first time travelling to Beijing Capital Int. then check out the airliners United Airlines and Air China. These airliners all offer direct flights that depart from San Francisco International, so you will find flying to Beijing Capital Int. is quite easy. The official airport code for San Francisco International is SFO and for Beijing Capital Int. it is PEK.

Depending on the day of the week and the time of day you book, flight prices can vary dramatically. If you know the dates you wish to travel then book you flights as soon as you can. The earlier you book your lights the cheaper they will be. You can get saving of up to 50% of you book 2 or 3 months in advance! The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from San Francisco International to Beijing Capital Int., please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Air China112212110:5518:30VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines111111110:5510:55VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by Air China but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 10:55 and goes by the flight number CA7206 and CA986

If you wish to book your flight with Air China then we advise you book direct from their website at airchina.com.cn. The best discounts can only be obtained from their website.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7206
United AirlinesUA888
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Tuesday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7206
United AirlinesUA888
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Wednesday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7206
United AirlinesUA888
12:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA986
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Thursday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7206
United AirlinesUA888
18:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA986
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Friday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7206
United AirlinesUA888
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Saturday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7206
United AirlinesUA888
12:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA986
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Sunday
10:55
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA888
18:30
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA986
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Flight Price FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

DIRECT United
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Beijing PEK?
The cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Beijing PEK is £558.10 ($698 €671.65)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Beijing PEK?
The cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Beijing PEK is £920.31 ($1151 €1107.55)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Beijing PEK?
The cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Beijing PEK is £363.80 ($455 €437.82)
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What is the cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Beijing PEK?
The cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Beijing PEK is £609.27 ($762 €733.23)
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Flight Info FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK)

Who flies from San Francisco to Beijing?
The following airlines fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing (PEK): Air China, United Airlines.
How far is the flight from San Francisco to Beijing?
The flight from San Francisco to Beijing is 9,494KM or 5,899 miles.
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Beijing to take?
The flight from San Francisco to Beijing takes 11 Hours 58 Minutes.

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