Direct flights from San Francisco to Beijing

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San Francisco

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

Beijing

China

PEK

Beijing Capital International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 5,899 miles
Marketing airlines: 2 airlines
Aircraft: 2 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 3, 2027

Observed award fares

A sample of one-way prices for one traveler from Roame’s fare cache. Points, fees, and seats describe the same observation. Availability can change; confirm with the loyalty program before transferring points.

Lowest price in this limited sample: 42,000 points + $9.00 for SFO → PEK, Economy, on 2026-10-20, booked with Virgin Australia. This is an observed fare, not a guaranteed price or the lowest price across all dates and programs.

Departure window: 2026-10-17 through 2026-11-15.

Recently observed award prices by route, flight, departure date, cabin, and booking program
Route / flight	Departure	Cabin	Book with	Points	Fees (USD)	Seats seen	Observed (UTC)
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-10-20	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	1	2026-10-15 15:21
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-10-21	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	1	2026-10-15 18:46
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-10-21	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	2	2026-10-17 05:11
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-10-22	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	4	2026-10-15 13:18
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-10-27	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	9	2026-10-17 03:35
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-10-28	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	9	2026-10-16 14:58
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-11-01	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	9	2026-10-16 02:10
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-11-08	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	9	2026-10-17 06:14
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-11-10	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	9	2026-10-16 03:59
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-11-12	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	9	2026-10-16 03:59
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-11-14	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	5	2026-10-15 18:42
SFO → PEK UA888	2026-11-14	Economy	Virgin Australia	42,000	$9.00	4	2026-10-16 23:12

San Francisco to Beijing route overview

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco; Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing.

The airports are 5,899 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from SFO to PEK.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are Air China (CA) and United Airlines (UA). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 5, 2026 – Oct 3, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the San Francisco to Beijing route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Star Alliance

Aircraft flying from SFO to PEK

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the San Francisco to Beijing route?

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the origin airport and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the destination airport.

How far is Beijing from San Francisco?

SFO and PEK are approximately 5,899 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from SFO to PEK?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from SFO to PEK.

Which airlines market flights from SFO to PEK?

Which aircraft fly from SFO to PEK?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Boeing 777-300 (773) and 777.