Cheap flights from San Francisco to Beijing from $413 SFO → PEK, PKX

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $788 to $1,186.

At $791, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

We hold no other 29-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Dec to compare.

Every date we hold

62 fares on 8 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $791.

Found recently, and the cheapest we hold

It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.

What have prices looked like?

Over 43 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $413 to $754.

At $413, the cheapest one-way found recently is at the low end of that range.

Those were the prices on those days, not today's.

Could nearby dates be cheaper?

No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 26 Apr 2027, and it is not cheaper.

Every date we hold

36 fares on 7 departure dates

Which month looks cheapest?

April 2027 is the cheapest month — from $413.

Return

Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.

Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.

Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.

One-way

Not enough history yet: in 43 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.

How much is a return flight from San Francisco to Beijing?

The cheapest return found recently is $791 with Air Canada, 14 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $942 to $1,566.

How much is a one-way flight from San Francisco to Beijing?

The cheapest one-way found recently is $413 with Philippine Airlines, 26 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 7 departure dates is usually $439 to $534.

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

December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $791, 14 Dec to 12 Jan 2027, found 2 days ago. April 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $413, 26 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Beijing?

In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.

Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Beijing?

Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,303 with United Airlines, 23 Mar 2027 to 9 Apr 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $713 with United Airlines, 29 Apr 2027, found 4 days ago.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Beijing?

The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with United Airlines on 29 Apr 2027, takes 14 h 5 min from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Philippine Airlines on 26 Apr 2027, takes 20 h 25 min with 1 stop.

Which airlines have the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Beijing?

Between 14 Dec and 22 Apr 2027, Air Canada has the cheapest return on 2 of the 8 departure dates we hold, United Airlines on 2 and Philippine Airlines on 2. Between 20 Feb 2027 and 14 Jul 2027, Philippine Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 7 departure dates we hold, Frontier Airlines on 1 and Asiana Airlines on 1.