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Flights to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

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

What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
The flight route Beijing to San Francisco was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $760. Also in the last 3 days, Shanghai was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to San Francisco with one-way tickets at $353 and $612 round-trip.

How much is a flight to San Francisco?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to San Francisco from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to San Francisco costs $1,104. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $558 and departed from Wuhan. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Shanghai to San Francisco which costs $1,584 on average, and Beijing to San Francisco, which costs $1,395 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco?

The average price of all flights to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $1,126. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are $1,295 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to San Francisco, 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 to San Francisco is October, where tickets cost $923 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and February, where the average cost of tickets from China is $1,633 and $1,298 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is November with an average price of $936.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco?

The average price for all flights to San Francisco depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the evening, when flights cost $1,089 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,548.

What is a good deal for flights to San Francisco?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco, 25% of our users found tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Wuhan $600 one-way - $978 round-trip, from Beijing Capital Airport $699 one-way - $1,270 round-trip, from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport $732 one-way - $1,355 round-trip.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to San Francisco, 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 136 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

October

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$353
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 18% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to San Francisco

FAQs - booking San Francisco flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco?

    The flight route Beijing to San Francisco was the most popular route on KAYAK over the last 3 days. A return flight could be found for $760. Also in the last 3 days, Shanghai was the most budget-friendly place to find a flight to San Francisco with one-way tickets at $353 and $612 round-trip.

  • How far is San Francisco Airport from central San Francisco?

    You’ll need to travel 12 miles to reach the San Francisco city center from San Francisco Airport.

  • What is the name of San Francisco’s airport?

    All flights to San Francisco land at San Francisco Airport. The airport code is SFO,and it can also be referred to as San Francisco or San Francisco Intl.

  • How much is a flight to San Francisco?

    On average, a flight to San Francisco costs $1,104. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $558 and departed from Wuhan Airport.

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

    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 to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to 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 to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back with another airline.

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

    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 San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to San Francisco are there each week?

    Each week there are around 4,371 direct flights from within China to San Francisco. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to San Francisco

  • Looking for cheap airfare to San Francisco? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to San Francisco for the following prices or less: From Guangzhou $735, from Wuhan $789
  • Book at least 1 week before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be July and August. The cheapest month to fly from China is October.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest San Francisco flight deals.
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Prefer to fly non-stop to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

China to San Francisco

Monday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +76 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +77 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +75 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +76 more

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +75 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +76 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +78 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +79 more

Friday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +76 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +76 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +77 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +77 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +78 more

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Nonstop returns

San Francisco to China

Monday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +76 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +77 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +75 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +76 more

Wednesday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +75 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +76 more

Thursday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +78 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +79 more

Friday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +76 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +77 more

Saturday

ANA, Aer Lingus, Aeromexico, +76 more

ANA, Aer Lingus, +77 more

Sunday

AIR PREMIA, ANA, Aer Lingus, +77 more

AIR PREMIA, ANA, +78 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from China to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from China to San Francisco. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to San Francisco? 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.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1027 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.7Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
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I’ve always been impressed by the cleanliness of the toilets or, at least, its frequent monitoring, cleaning, and toiletry replacements. The in-flight service by flight attendants is superb.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2024MNL - ICN
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I’ve always been impressed by the cleanliness of the toilets or, at least, its frequent monitoring, cleaning, and toiletry replacements. The in-flight service by flight attendants is superb.

I won't hesitate to fly with Korean Air again and agian....if I can get a good deal.

The flight attendants seemed to be a little more grumpy this time. A350s could use more toilet stalls.

It was horrible. The flight crew was unfriendly and the food was absolutely horrible.

They could have had more up to date movies/better choice of music.

Terrible experience will never fly Delta again. Delayed flight with total disorganization and inept crew who wouldn’t communicate.

Will try never to fly Delta international again. Flight delayed and staff completely inept in dealing with it. Would not communicate, rude, completely disorganized. Once we reached Seoul the staff there had no idea what to do with us and led us around the airport from one pointless line to another. They were clearly not told how to manage the situation even though they had hours to make a plan. Never again.

They texted me my gate number and then they texted me again it’s now boarding but in different gate, and the gate was so far from the gate they texted me earlier. I have to run just to get to my flight. They always do that.

The crew and my luggage was still pretty good after a long flight. They take good care of the luggage.

On time departure and exceptional customer service during the entire flight.

Great service. They could offer vegetarian food and do more to reduce waste.

I like the food, the crew and everything.!!! Except for the delay in our flight.

The staffs are very accomodating!!! The foods are good!!! The entertainment from manila to incheon was miserable because we need to use our own cellphones or own ipads.

Typical Asian airline - flight attendants like robots - start food orders at first row and get to the last row right aisle last - no food selections left. 30 minutes before landing demanding everyone put seats back into upright position, window shades open and God forbid you might have to use the restroom a full 30 minutes left into a 1 hour 45 minute flight. At least the flight was cheap - but that’s the best I can say about it.

Check in agent very rude, no greeting “Hi” or “ Thank you. Doesn’t direct where to go for gate info. In flight crew staff not friendly. Very disappointed ☹️

My favorite airline to fly across the Pacific. The Business class lounge is fantastic, the wonderful flight attendants are helpful and professional. Great comfort while flying.

Very comfortable seats, delicious meals, and friendly and helpful staff

The flight was delayed for 2 hours, however, we flew home safely.

Everything is good, the only issue is the aircraft need to be upgraded

I recently had the pleasure of flying with Asiana Airlines, and I can confidently say it was an outstanding experience. From the moment I checked in, the staff demonstrated exceptional professionalism and warmth. The boarding process was seamless and well-organized, ensuring a stress-free start to my journey. Onboard, the flight attendants were attentive, courteous, and went above and beyond to cater to passengers' needs. The seats were comfortable, with ample legroom, and the in-flight entertainment options were diverse and up-to-date, making the flight enjoyable and relaxing. Additionally, the meals served were delicious and well-presented, reflecting a high standard of culinary quality. The airline's commitment to safety was evident throughout the flight, with clear announcements and a reassuring presence from the crew. Overall, Asiana Airlines provided a top-tier travel experience, and I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking comfort, quality service, and a memorable journey.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

Crew: Everybody was polite. People just need to get efficient and less reworking things. Entertainment: Could have move movies and games. The “music” section is a joke, only ONE available. Food: The food provided on the flights boarding in china needs a serious reworking. Too much oil, bad for your stomach, tastes too artificial and the eggs were a giant mass of green dough.

We were diverted to Chengdu, because of bad weather and finally made it to Chong King about 7 hours later

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

Cabin was pitch black, even during meal service. The reading lights for seat 2E/F did not work, and seat 2E did not recline.

The seat seemed roomy, the service was good, everything was fine.

Was realllly smooth. It was delayed but we were well informed.

The senior flight attendants were amazing. Totally different vibe from other carriers. Easy 10 hour flight in Business Class. Great food. Good humor as well.

Delayed by 2.5hrs any longer and they would’ve had to honour their own policy for breaking their own rules and regs. Not cool, especially when I have an infant child that needs to stay on a routine and they get schedules.

The width of the chair is very small. Not comfortable at all.

Flight delayed over three hours. Arrived into SFO during rush hour and what would have been a one hour drive home took more than 2 hours. Very poor UNITED AIRLINES!!

I found that it seems that the space for personal bags or luggage is not enough( the cabinets for personal bags or luggage over the seats) .

service was slow and at times there was no service at all in premium plus seats. they do not care about people in premium plus

To san Francisco it was ok. From sf to Manila it was horrible

Food and service are good. Bathroom was lack of lotions and cleaning. That should be improved.

Food & service very good next I will pick up again

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced. Also, a cabin bag allows only 5kg!

Chinese flight attendants didn't speak english well. They didn't care enough to remember that I (east asian who isn't Chinese) wasn't Chinese and spoke English. Announcement in english on board was poor and I find it very difficult to understand what was announced.

Everything was not satisfactory - the flight was delayed, staffs were ok but they didn't speak English well. I am from east Asia (not Chinese) and they didn't care enough to remember that I wasn't Chinese but persistently spoke chinese to me. The flight announcement in english wasn't clear to understand.

I wish I had been able to choose a vegetarian meal. Crew friendly and helpful. Seat was ok. All quite efficient and pleasant. Would recommend for inner China travel for sure.

The flight is not bad, but the Business Lounge is not big enough for the quantity of people they accept and there is a limited options for food and beverages.

It was simply bad and on top of that my luggage hasn't been delivered until now. They can't even localize it which is just unacceptable when they are supposed to scan the bar code they put when we check in

We bought premium Economy, thinking it would be more comfortable, but the seat is so narrow ,that my legs and feet are swollen , I can't wear shoes !

The flight was delayed for almost 5 hours, but I understand that it was not up to the company, however how they could handle the situation better, they never apologized for that delay, moreover despite passengers being there for 7 hours only thing they did was to give a bowl of instant noodles, afterwards on the plane tiny snacks, people were there starting from lunch time and we’ve arrived to destination at almost midnight

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Recent round-trip flight deals

 
These are the cheapest round-trip flights to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/16Mon
1 stopChina Southern
24h 30mPVG-SFO
12/30Mon
1 stopChina Southern
18h 25mSFO-PVG
$612
12/16Mon
2 stopsChina Southern
28h 45mPVG-SFO
12/30Mon
1 stopChina Southern
18h 25mSFO-PVG
$613
12/17Tue
1 stopAir China
30h 35mPVG-SFO
2/19Wed
1 stopAir China
19h 15mSFO-PVG
$736
12/17Tue
1 stopAir China
29h 10mCAN-SFO
1/15Wed
1 stopAir China
20h 20mSFO-CAN
$736
12/19Thu
1 stopAsiana Airlines
14h 25mPEK-SFO
12/26Thu
1 stopAsiana Airlines
18h 15mSFO-PEK
$760
12/25Wed
1 stopAsiana Airlines
14h 25mPEK-SFO
3/19Wed
1 stopAsiana Airlines
34h 20mSFO-PEK
$767
12/24Tue
1 stopKorean Air
24h 00mPEK-SFO
3/19Wed
1 stopKorean Air
29h 45mSFO-PEK
$781
12/15Sun
1 stopKorean Air
14h 10mPVG-SFO
4/23Wed
1 stopKorean Air
16h 30mSFO-PVG
$781
12/3Tue
1 stopUnited Airlines
15h 04mPVG-SFO
12/3Tue
2 stopsUnited Airlines
52h 00mSFO-PVG
$965
12/23Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 30mPEK-SFO
12/30Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
14h 30mSFO-PEK
$1,072

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best deals for one-way flights to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
12/23Mon
2 stops
47h 31mPVG-SFO
$353
12/15Sun
1 stop
14h 30mPVG-SFO
$361
11/25Mon
1 stopChina Southern
20h 00mSHA-SFO
$392
11/25Mon
1 stopChina Southern
17h 50mPVG-SFO
$392
12/24Tue
1 stopAsiana Airlines
21h 35mPVG-SFO
$415
11/27Wed
1 stopAir China
16h 55mSHA-SFO
$416
11/26Tue
1 stopAir China
34h 10mCAN-SFO
$416
11/27Wed
1 stopAsiana Airlines
18h 05mPVG-SFO
$419
11/25Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 05mPVG-SFO
$660
11/27Wed
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 05mPVG-SFO
$661

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Last minute flights to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
11/25Mon
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
13h 35mPVG-SFO
5/6Tue
multi-stopAsiana Airlines
19h 35mSFO-PVG
$767
11/24Sun
multi-stopKorean Air
14h 10mPVG-SFO
5/8Thu
multi-stopKorean Air
30h 00mSFO-PVG
$781
11/24Sun
multi-stop
33h 41mPVG-SFO
5/7Wed
multi-stop
22h 50mSFO-PVG
$870
11/24Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
18h 15mPVG-SFO
5/17Sat
multi-stopCathay Pacific
20h 55mSFO-PVG
$1,083
11/24Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
23h 40mSHA-SFO
5/19Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
32h 05mSFO-SHA
$1,321
11/25Mon
nonstopChina Eastern
11h 10mPVG-SFO
5/19Mon
nonstopChina Eastern
13h 40mSFO-PVG
$3,074
11/24Sun
multi-stopAir China
22h 15mSHA-SFO
5/17Sat
multi-stopAir China
17h 30mSFO-SHA
$4,420
11/24Sun
multi-stopAir China
22h 15mSHA-SFO
5/10Sat
multi-stopAir China
17h 30mSFO-SHA
$4,422
11/25Mon
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 05mPVG-SFO
5/8Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
13h 30mSFO-PVG
$6,085
11/24Sun
nonstopUnited Airlines
11h 05mPVG-SFO
5/8Thu
nonstopUnited Airlines
13h 30mSFO-PVG
$6,301

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