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$839 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Xiamen

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Xiamen departing on 9/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Xiamen, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Xiamen (SFO-XMN)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Xiamen that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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11:50 pm - 10:00 amSFO-XMN
19h 10m1 stop
5:25 pm - 8:50 pmXMN-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
$839Philippine Airlines
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Thu, Sep 26 - Sun, Oct 6
11:50 pm - 10:00 amSFO-XMN
19h 10m1 stop
11:00 am - 8:50 pmXMN-SFO
24h 50m1 stop
$865Philippine Airlines
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Thu, Sep 26 - Mon, Oct 7
11:50 pm - 4:25 pmSFO-XMN
25h 35m1 stop
11:00 am - 8:50 pmXMN-SFO
24h 50m1 stop
$868Philippine Airlines
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Fri, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 7
11:50 pm - 10:00 amSFO-XMN
19h 10m1 stop
11:00 am - 8:50 pmXMN-SFO
24h 50m1 stop
$886Philippine Airlines
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Tue, Sep 24 - Thu, Oct 10
8:15 am - 3:15 pmSFO-XMN
40h 00m2 stops
5:25 pm - 7:45 pmXMN-SFO
17h 20m1 stop
Sun, Oct 20 - Sun, Oct 27
7:30 am - 3:15 pmSFO-XMN
40h 45m2 stops
5:25 pm - 8:50 pmXMN-SFO
18h 25m1 stop
Sun, Sep 15 - Fri, Sep 20
12:00 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-XMN
35h 45m1 stop
2:00 pm - 9:05 amXMN-SFO
34h 05m1 stop
$1,002China Eastern
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Thu, Sep 19 - Wed, Oct 2
12:00 pm - 2:45 pmSFO-XMN
35h 45m1 stop
2:00 pm - 9:05 amXMN-SFO
34h 05m1 stop
$1,025China Eastern
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Sat, Sep 21 - Wed, Oct 2
12:35 am - 8:30 amSFO-XMN
40h 55m2 stops
9:30 am - 8:40 pmXMN-SFO
26h 10m1 stop
$1,115China Southern
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Thu, Sep 19 - Tue, Oct 1
11:35 pm - 3:30 pmSFO-XMN
23h 55m2 stops
10:30 pm - 7:15 pmXMN-SFO
36h 45m2 stops
$1,157China Southern
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Thu, Nov 21 - Sat, Dec 21

Flights from San Francisco to Xiamen - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Xiamen to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Xiamen?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Xiamen clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Xiamen on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to San Francisco, you should consider flying back on a Thursday, and avoid Mondays for better deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Xiamen, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Xiamen is September, where tickets cost $968 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of tickets is $1,820 and $1,759 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Xiamen?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Xiamen, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Xiamen, you should book around 1 day before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Xiamen?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from San Francisco to Xiamen found on KAYAK was with China Eastern for $865. Philippine Airlines proposed a round-trip connection from $839 and China Eastern from $1,002.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$839
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
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When to book flights from San Francisco to Xiamen

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Xiamen?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Xiamen was $865 for a one-way ticket and $839 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Xiamen?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Xiamen?

    San Francisco airport is called San Francisco and the only airport in Xiamen is Xiamen Gaoqi Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Xiamen?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Xiamen?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Xiamen, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Xiamen from San Francisco?

    Manila is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Xiamen.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Xiamen, China Southern or Cathay Pacific?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Xiamen are China Southern and Cathay Pacific. With an average price for the route of $1,377 and an overall rating of 7.9, China Southern is the most popular choice. Cathay Pacific is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,747 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Xiamen?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Xiamen.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Xiamen?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Xiamen from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Xiamen?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Xiamen with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and XMN can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Xiamen?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Xiamen from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 4 airlines serving from San Francisco to Xiamen

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Xiamen. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Xiamen? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
China SouthernOverall score based on 230 reviews
7.9Comfort
7.5Food
8.5Crew
7.7Entertainment
8.2Boarding
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Had some luggage loading delays but it was still a good experience

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Jun 2024CAN - SFO
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Had some luggage loading delays but it was still a good experience

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

1. I got very poor check in experience with the counter lady . This is the first airline I ever experienced that no combine check in weight allow . Even we have 4 of us but weight counter by piece . So we wasted lot of time argue and repack . This is super crazy 2. Next I left my Samsung tablet on the plane . And I started to escalate and finally spoke to southern airline lost and found in Malaysia and the amazing answer she give is : system nothing found and please try to call southern airline in china 🧐 . I have been flying many other airlines but this is my first encounterment with such irresponsible airline response and no empathy given to customer . My feeling is nobody bother whether how customer like me feel and I’m just too small for the management to take note .

No red vine, no whiskey, no vodka. No that I wanted all of them at once but still...

During flight, some passengers perform stomping leg exercises which disturb the comfort (I.e. sleep) of other passengers.

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

The flight was okay it was the kayak customer service that was poor, I have been trying to change my name on my flight ticket 3 days before my flight and nothing got done about it even tho I messaged so many times and phoned, all I got in return was that is was being processed and still to this day nothing has been done about it, I think it’s disgusting and un needed stress to the trip.

The food was perfect. The boarding process is a bit long. Given the late boarding time, I felt very tired by the time I was seated.

Quality flight from start to finish. Customer service is evidently very important to this company. The staff really exceeded expectations.

Bad experience. Departure time delayed from 1610 to 1740. After the flight was pushed back, pilot said there was a technical issue on the aircraft and we couldn’t take off. Delayed another hour to solve it.

The flight was cancelled. I wasn't informed where to check in, how and when. It wasn't easy to get in contact with Cathay service representative, and they were not very helpful... The staff on the airport - Air Canada (I assume) were the most helpful, kind efficient, patient... Thank you for all your help and care, for your patience, for your professionalism!!!

Great, the flight attendants were very friendly and the food was also good.

The overall flight went well and the aircrew was pleasant.

Cathay Pacific seems to be an airline in trouble and on its way out. Lots of broken or poorly functioning things like entertainment screens, seats, and enough well trained staff to handle a full flight. Sad...

The flight crew was exceptionally good. Personal needs were well met. The food choices were very nice.

Excellent. Planes are a little older and could get some refurbishment, but besides that everything was excellent.

I cancelled the flights in good time but could only get a partial refund. I was not warned of this.

While I was in great pain, the seat was sufficiently comfortable to allow me to rest and not be in so much pain.

we were upgraded which was a blessing and tender mercy for us. I fell the day before and was in extreme pain from knee to shoulder. Sitting in a more comfortable seat during the flight was an unexpected blessing and experience.

The entertainment system is a mess. Told us to connect to mypal wifi to access movies ! BUT never told us you need to download another app to watch a movie.

The biz class to sh doesn’t even have. Tv screen , seats uncomfortable, food terrible and bathroom dirty

Poor check in attitude , terrible food , movies selection poor, food came out cold , service terrible , entertainment system also broke so we had to use a iPad , worst biz class I have ever been on

I’m 6’2” and the seats were too close together for my knees, very uncomfortable.

So far pal express is much better than Cebu pacific in terms of customers service and in flight crew. And on time departure and arrival . Especially if you're taking airbus 320 plane . But the small aircraft like bombardier . It usually delayed .

Biz class is way below what other airlines offer. The food was mediocre at best. A WiFi was intermittent and movies were dated. Honestly the best part of the trip was that the Mabuhay lounge in SFO was closed and they gave us pass to Air France lounge. My advise, fill up there before boarding plane.

Was on premium economy. Aside from the space that was less than expected, everything went well

Flight delayed by hour for departure. No real announcements or updates until told to start boarding

The economy class sitting/chairs is tight not spacious enough to sit comfortably but for other matters everything is perfect 👍☺️

Every thing was good except our baggage that wasn’t here when we arrived, we understood the cause but hopefully we will get it soon as possible

I think it’s time that somebody set a standard for the temperature in the cabins. I would rather it be colder than anybody that wants to have a blanket have a blanket to keep it so warm at times is unbearable and quite uncomfortable. That’s the only thing I would add.

For the price we paid, we had a really good flight. The seats and bed (business class) was extremely comfortable. I have no complaints. The crew were very attentive and helpful. They spoke English and there were no misunderstanding although their English wasn’t perfect or fluent. You will never go hungry as there was ample food and drinks but their food for mediocre. The entertainment was limited to older movies and the wifi didn’t allow you to access some Social media. Apart from the above, it was a very pleasant flight. Would highly recommend them.

Cheapest option from Gatwick £400 cheaper than Emirates and Qatar. Entertainment no where near as good as Emirates and Qatar, but saved £400 so all good.

Great staff and food. Seats pretty uncomfortable but plenty of legroom. Entertainment system outdated.

The flight was cancelled without any reason. But the next flight to Shanghai has to be cancelled to pay penalty.

Gatwick London-Shanghai -Bangkok.. Would have liked entertainment screens, but I know these planes are not that new. Cheap flights at the time of booking, Emirates wanted double so you get what you paid for. I would fly again with them, but if Emirates was the same price I would go with them.

We were cutting it close on our connecting flight and notified all staff at departing gate and flight attendants. From the start, we were told to check in with the international transfer desk by everyone, except for one lady who wanted to argue the time difference that was already taken into account. We also asked if we could try to exit the plane first (our family of 4 and 8 others on the same connecting flight). They just told us to check in with international transfers. We landed and had very little time to make our next flight. We were not offered any assistance or communication to the receiving gate. We ran all the way to the international transfers gate only to be turned away. I think we could have made it if we were allowed to exit and a call was made to other check in counter. After that we spent 6 grueling hours with our kids trying to rebook a flight. No food of any type of compensation was offered besides a dirty hotel room. The ladies with China Eastern at the Shanghai International counter were rude an unhelpful. We were directed to 3 different counters and waited before they said they forgot about a hotel. It was a long, miserable day. I believe this could have all been avoided.

The landings were smooth . Being unable to check-in online was terribly stressful and the queue at Haneda exemely long. We paid extra for window seats and did not get them.

Flight was fine, however we were not able to check in online, this adds to travel stress. Luckily check-in at Heathrow was quick, but we did not get the seats we paid extra for. We paid for a window and 2 aisle seats from Shanghai to Tokyo leg, but they changed us to middle seats. Not good :(

You’re in the three parts of my life, the China Eastern air crew remembered and wish me happy birthday. I was given pastries on two different occasions and a complementary drink. The stew is wish me happy birthday and gave me a birthday card. Everything was first class. Thank you.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Xiamen found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/4Thu
1 stopChina Eastern
21h 15mSFO-XMN
$865
7/4Thu
3 stops
57h 50mSFO-XMN
$888
7/3Wed
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
25h 35mSFO-XMN
$957
7/4Thu
2 stops
49h 55mSFO-XMN
$960
7/5Fri
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
25h 35mSFO-XMN
$1,019
7/2Tue
1 stopCathay Pacific
19h 10mSFO-XMN
$1,089
7/3Wed
2 stopsAir China
30h 20mSFO-XMN
$1,123
7/3Wed
3 stopsAir China
36h 30mSFO-XMN
$1,125
7/4Thu
1 stopCathay Pacific
26h 30mSFO-XMN
$1,149
7/4Thu
2 stopsChina Southern
40h 55mSFO-XMN
$1,150

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San Francisco - Xiamen Flights

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