Cheapest Day to Fly
5.7%
Confidence 50%
Sunday departures on this route average 5.7% below the route-wide observed fare average.
Sample size
19
Last updated
Oct 4, 2026
Recent route coverage suggests flights from San Francisco, CA to Beijing, China can price from $553. Approximate nonstop flying time is 12h 18m.Fares from $553 one way, typically $729, from 37 fares we recorded on this route between Oct 4, 2026 and Oct 5, 2026.
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Recorded one-way fares from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Beijing, China (PEK) start from $553 USD, with a median of $729 across 37 fares we recorded. Fares move with dates, demand and seasonality, so search your own dates for the price you can book.
The great-circle distance from San Francisco, CA to Beijing, China implies roughly 12h 18m of nonstop flying time. Itineraries with a connection take longer.
Carriers in the fares we recorded for San Francisco, CA to Beijing, China include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, EVA Air, Air China and 9 more. Baggage allowances and fare rules differ by carrier and fare, so compare the whole fare rather than the headline price.
Recorded one-way fares ranged from $553 to $2860 across 37 observations, depending on dates, carrier and fare.
Based on 37 fares Fly2Any recorded on this route. Confirm the final price live.
Origin airport
San Francisco International
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Destination airport
Beijing Capital International
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Cheapest Day to Fly
5.7%
Sunday departures on this route average 5.7% below the route-wide observed fare average.
Sample size
19
Last updated
Oct 4, 2026
Price Volatility
306.6%
Observed fares on this route moved across a 306.6% band between the 10th and 90th percentile, signaling high price volatility.
Sample size
37
Last updated
Oct 5, 2026
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The great-circle distance from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Beijing, China (PEK) is about 5899 miles, which suggests a nonstop flight time around 12h 18m. Actual schedules, elapsed travel time, and connection patterns must be validated in live search before booking.
Planning guidance computed by Fly2Any Travel Research from airport coordinates and time zones. Confirm live schedules and elapsed travel time in search before booking.
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Fares we recorded for San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Beijing, China (PEK) came from:
Fares from $553 one way, typically $729, from 37 fares we recorded on this route between Oct 4, 2026 and Oct 5, 2026. The highest fare we recorded was $2860. Prices move with dates, airline and fare type, so search your dates for the current price.
In the 37 fares Fly2Any recorded for San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Beijing, China (PEK), the airlines were Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, EVA Air, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and 7 more. Which airlines appear depends on your dates, and some of these fares connect through another airport.
The two airports are about 5,899 miles apart, which works out to roughly 12h 18m of nonstop flying time. Itineraries with a connection take longer; search shows the actual total travel time of each itinerary.
Nonstop service changes by season and day of the week. Search your dates and choose the nonstop (direct) filter: if a nonstop is offered it appears there, and if not, sorting by Fastest shows the shortest connections first.
As general planning guidance, fares on routes like this are often lower in February, May and September. Fares often rise around major regional holidays such as Lunar New Year and Golden Week. This is not a fare guarantee: compare flexible dates in search, or set a price alert for the route.
No single booking window guarantees the lowest fare on SFO to PEK. Start watching once your dates are firm, compare nearby dates, and check the total with bags and fare rules before you pay.
It depends on the airline and the fare. Basic and light fares often include only a personal item, while standard fares add a carry-on or a checked bag. Each fare in Fly2Any search shows what is included, and you can add bags before you pay.
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