Cheap flights from Beijing to San Francisco

9 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 2 airlines, about 12h 13m in the air, 5,905 mi (9,503 km). Tickets from $387, nonstop from $605.

Flights from Beijing to San Francisco

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Prices by day: Beijing to San Francisco

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Beijing to San Francisco at a glance

flight time, from 11h 30m to 12h 35m
12h 13m
straight-line distance
5,905 mi (9,503 km)
flights a week
9
flight today
1
first and last departure
12:55 - 19:20
lowest price, with a connection, 17 December
$387
lowest nonstop price
$605
airlines
2

Beijing to San Francisco ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: December 2026, tickets from $387. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is May 2027: from $529. The average across months is $476.

Beijing to San Francisco flight schedule

9 flights a week, 1 today, 1 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
CA 985
Air China
12:55 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
09:30 San Francisco International, terminal I
12h 35m
Wed
Boeing 777-300
CA 985
Air China
13:00 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
09:30 San Francisco International, terminal I
12h 30m
Sat
Boeing 777-300
UA 889
United Airlines
19:20 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
14:50 San Francisco International, terminal I
11h 30m
Daily
Boeing 777

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 May.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UA 889
United Airlines
17:25 Beijing Capital International, terminal 3
14:20 San Francisco International, terminal I
11h 55m
Seasonal
Boeing 777

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. San Francisco is 16 hours behind Beijing. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Beijing to San Francisco

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Beijing to San Francisco depart and land

Departure from Beijing

9 flights a week, terminal 3, 16 mi (25 km) from the city centre

Arrival in San Francisco

9 flights a week, terminal I, 11 mi (18 km) from the city centre

When to visit San Francisco

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +20° by day, sea +13° to +17°. In November it is +16° by day and +10° at night, sea +14°, with 8 rainy days.

Jan
+14° +8° +12° 8 days
Feb
+14° +8° +12° 9 days
Mar
+14° +8° +12° 11 days
Apr
+16° +9° +13° 3 days
May
+18° +11° +13° 2 days
Jun
+18° +12° +14° 0 days
Jul
+18° +13° +15° 0 days
Aug
+20° +14° +16° 0 days
Sep
+20° +14° +17° 2 days
Oct
+20° +13° +16° 3 days
Nov
+16° +10° +14° 8 days
Dec
+13° +8° +13° 13 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Beijing to San Francisco?
A nonstop flight takes 12 hours 13 minutes on average, from 11h 30m to 12h 35m depending on the flight.
How far is San Francisco from Beijing?
5,905 mi (9,503 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Beijing to San Francisco?
United Airlines (7 a week) and Air China (2 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Beijing to San Francisco?
1 flight today and 9 a week, about 1.3 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Beijing to San Francisco?
The first departure is at 12:55 (CA985), the last at 19:20 (UA889). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to San Francisco?
December 2026: tickets from $387. The most expensive is May 2027, from $529.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Beijing to San Francisco?
17 December 2026 (Thursday): from $387 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Beijing to San Francisco?
United Airlines: nonstop tickets from $605 on 17 December by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Beijing and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Beijing. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Beijing airport do flights to San Francisco leave from?
Beijing Capital International (9 a week).