Question 1

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Beijing?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Beijing takes around 14 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Beijing?

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The flight distance between San Francisco and Beijing is 9503 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Beijing?

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Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Beijing. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Seoul, Budapest, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Chengdu, Singapore, Tokyo, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Los Angeles, Toronto, Manila, Sydney.

Question 6

What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.

Question 7

What airports are near Beijing?

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The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Beijing?

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Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Beijing with China Southern Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, ZIPAIR, Cathay Pacific.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Beijing?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Beijing, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between San Francisco and Beijing?

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Traveling between San Francisco and Beijing, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional

Question 12

How many airports are there near Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Beijing depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Beijing arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Beijing, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between San Francisco and Beijing depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between San Francisco and Beijing arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Beijing, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£395
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£893
Cheapest round-trip	£752
Average round-trip	£826
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Express (Line 机场线) to Dongzhimen	20-25 min	¥25; flat fare	every 10 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to city center
Airport Bus (multiple routes)	40-90 min	¥16 – ¥30; varies by route	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Taxi	40-90 min	¥100 – ¥150; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Didi)	40-90 min	¥90 – ¥180; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Daxing Airport Express to Caoqiao	19-25 min	¥35; flat fare	every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)	fastest to south Beijing
Airport Bus (multiple routes)	50-120 min	¥40 – ¥50; varies by route	every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)	multiple city destinations
Taxi	50-120 min	¥150 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door with luggage
Ride-hailing (Didi)	50-120 min	¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	1	---	---	2	---
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Saturday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
United Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Air China	---	---	2	---	---	2	---
Weekly flights: 11 total	Daily flights: 1.57 average	Most flights: Wednesday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
ZIPAIR	TZP	ZG	Yes
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	1°C	-6°C
February	5°C	-3°C
March	14°C	2°C
April	21°C	9°C
May	28°C	15°C
June	33°C	20°C
July	33°C	22°C
August	31°C	21°C
September	27°C	16°C
October	19°C	9°C
November	10°C	1°C
December	2°C	-4°C

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