Flights San Francisco → Beijing
As of October 2026, economy flights from San Francisco to Beijing have a typical range USD 1322–2024, median USD 1593. Full range across all 176 offers: USD 1139–2683. We analyzed 176 offers from 22 airlines in a single price check.
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Best offers by airline: San Francisco → Beijing
Based on 176 offers · October 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: San Francisco → Beijing
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · October 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada | Included | USD 30 | — |
| Cathay Pacific | Included | Included | — |
| Asiana Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| China Eastern | Included | Included | — |
| Delta Air Lines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Turkish Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Korean Air | Included | Included | — |
| ANA (All Nippon Airways) | Included | Included | — |
| EVA Air | Included | Included | — |
| Air France | Included | USD 35 | — |
| KLM | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Japan Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Air China | Included | Included | — |
| United Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Lufthansa | Included | USD 35 | — |
| Philippine Airlines | Included | Included | — |
| Singapore Airlines | Included | Included | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from San Francisco to Beijing cost?
Based on 176 offers · October 2026
San Francisco to Beijing flights ranged from USD 1139 to USD 2683 across 176 offers analyzed in October 2026. The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 176 offers.
These 176 offers (October 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 1469 and USD 1868
What hidden fees do San Francisco to Beijing flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on San Francisco to Beijing routes. The breakdown below is based on 176 offers analyzed in October 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| AC | 42 | 3% |
| CX | 50 | 3% |
| OZ | 15 | 1% |
| MU | 30 | 2% |
| DL | 45 | 3% |
| AS | 45 | 3% |
| TK | 10 | 1% |
| KE | 15 | 1% |
| NH | 0 | 0% |
| BR | 15 | 1% |
| AF | 75 | 4% |
| KL | 21 | 1% |
| JL | 0 | 0% |
| CA | 30 | 2% |
| UA | 28 | 1% |
| LH | 45 | 2% |
| PR | 15 | 1% |
| SQ | 20 | 1% |
Air France: base ~USD 2032 + fees USD 75 = ~USD 2107 total. Philippine Airlines: base ~USD 2277 + fees USD 15 = ~USD 2292 total.
Air France's USD 75 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Philippine Airlines's lower-fee model — the USD 245 base difference shrinks to USD 185 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from San Francisco to Beijing?
22 airlines flew San Francisco to Beijing in this dataset. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Air Canada), fares ranged USD 1152–1253 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Air Canada | 2 | 1152–1253 | 1203 | n/a |
 United | 3 | 1162–1264 | 1256 | n/a |
 Delta Air Lines | 1 | — | 1379 | 45 (3%) |
 China Eastern | 18 | 1360–1864 | 1477 | 30 (2%) |
 Asiana Airlines | 33 | 1307–1853 | 1483 | 15 (1%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 27 | 1434–1913 | 1535 | 45 (3%) |
 Turkish Airlines | 2 | 1469–1636 | 1553 | 10 (1%) |
 Cathay Pacific | 23 | 1475–1862 | 1554 | 50 (3%) |
 UA|AC | 1 | — | 1649 | n/a |
 UA|VN|KE|OZ | 1 | — | 1727 | n/a |
 Air Canada | 28 | 1265–1887 | 1742 | 42 (2%) |
 Korean Air | 8 | 1615–2359 | 1888 | 15 (1%) |
 Japan Airlines | 1 | — | 1893 | 0 (0%) |
 ANA | 5 | 1805–1942 | 1930 | 0 (0%) |
 EVA Air | 3 | 1806–1967 | 1967 | 15 (1%) |
 Air China | 3 | 1987–1988 | 1988 | 30 (2%) |
 United Airlines | 2 | 1994–2054 | 2024 | 28 (1%) |
 Lufthansa | 1 | — | 2049 | 45 (2%) |
 Air France | 2 | 1836–2378 | 2107 | 75 (4%) |
 KLM | 8 | 1771–2422 | 2273 | 21 (1%) |
 Philippine Airlines | 1 | — | 2292 | 15 (1%) |
 Singapore Airlines | 3 | 2355–2555 | 2469 | 20 (1%) |
Where do the best San Francisco → Beijing prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from travel agency sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: San Francisco to Beijing flights
- San Francisco–Beijing had 176 offers analyzed. Median price: USD 1593.
- AF charges 7.5x more in ancillary fees than TK — USD 75 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 510 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 1256. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from San Francisco to Beijing cost?
- Based on 176 offers analyzed, San Francisco to Beijing flights range from USD 1139 to USD 2683, with a median price of USD 1593. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on San Francisco to Beijing flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 32 to the base fare on San Francisco to Beijing flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on San Francisco to Beijing including all fees?
- Air Canada has the lowest median fare on San Francisco to Beijing at USD 1203 (median across 2 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest San Francisco–Beijing flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 1256. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on San Francisco to Beijing routes?
- San Francisco to Beijing has 22 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 1139 to USD 2683 across 176 offers. Prices on this route change with booking timing, advance purchase, and ancillary add-ons. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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