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Roundtrip Flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Beijing, China (PEK)

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Cathay Pacific via Booking.com has Roundtrip Flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Beijing, China (PEK) on sale from ~$692.90 with 1 stop in Hong Kong both ways. Travel is available on select dates from August, 2025 though December, 2025.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for sharing this deal.
  • Note: These are economy fares that allow a personal item, a carry-on bag and 1 free checked bag.
Travel Availability (Subject to Change):
  • Departs SFO:
    • August 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28
    • September 1-4, 8-11, 15, 22-25, 29-30
    • October 1-2, 7, 9, 13-14, 16, 20-23, 27-30
    • November 3-6, 10-13, 17-19, 24-27
  • Returns:
    • August 17-21, 24-28, 31;
    • September 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-29
    • October 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29
    • November 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27
    • December 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30

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Cathay Pacific via Booking.com has Roundtrip Flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Beijing, China (PEK) on sale from ~$692.90 with 1 stop in Hong Kong both ways. Travel is available on select dates from August, 2025 though December, 2025.

Thanks to Deal Hunter serra for sharing this deal.
  • Note: These are economy fares that allow a personal item, a carry-on bag and 1 free checked bag.
Travel Availability (Subject to Change):
  • Departs SFO:
    • August 4-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28
    • September 1-4, 8-11, 15, 22-25, 29-30
    • October 1-2, 7, 9, 13-14, 16, 20-23, 27-30
    • November 3-6, 10-13, 17-19, 24-27
  • Returns:
    • August 17-21, 24-28, 31;
    • September 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-29
    • October 5-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-29
    • November 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27
    • December 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Want to see more travel deals? Click here or here. Disclaimer: List price is an estimate and subject to fluctuate based on air carrier/hotel location, flight times/season or travel dates.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Jun 24, 2025 3:56 PM
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hxia5Jun 24, 2025 3:56 PM
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Quote from Konraden :
Had the same experience going to Scotland.
people go to other country to taste authentic local food, but you are looking for "American Chinese". This is funny 🤣
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Quote from xenxes :
It's not accessible and you get culture shock big time (got it in India even though everyone did speak English). Thailand was mixed bag for us, loved the smaller cities, hated Bangkok (every one was out to scam you here).

First time E. Asia travelers recommend: Japan, Singapore, Taiwan

Unless you go with a local or a tour
That's right, China is truly an amazing destination to travel to IF you can either speak and read Chinese, or travel with someone who can. Virtually everything is done on WeChat and without it you will find it hard to eat out, find transportation, and book tickets. It is rare to find English speaking locals, not like other asian countries where everyone speaks some English. I was lucky enough to go with family, who had local friends in all the cities we visited, and it was amazing, best trip of my life, 10/10 food was able to try so many new things, amazing historical sites. Without them I would have been completely lost. One tip, they did not let me eat the street food, which is what makes most foreigners sick, also only drink bottled water but most people know this. Also the bigger museums and and attractions might have english signs but they are broken translations pumped into google translate.

If you can go with a local or hire a guide I would definitely recommend it, just stay respectful of the rules as you would in any country, don't take pictures of things that you think you shouldn't (like military sites or equipment for example) and keep an open mind for the local cuisine. If you go as only English speakers, without plans and just try to wing it, you will be sorely dissappointed.
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MeganerJun 24, 2025 4:11 PM
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Don't bring pepper spray or small scissors to Hong Kong airport, even if you are just passing through. Hong Kong International Airport is great for transiting; they even have Gordon Ramsay's Fish & Chips!
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CalmRain713Jun 24, 2025 4:27 PM
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Visa-free if visiting 10 days or less.
you need to transit thru another country for that
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Quote from imjustherefordeals :
That's right, China is truly an amazing destination to travel to IF you can either speak and read Chinese, or travel with someone who can. Virtually everything is done on WeChat and without it you will find it hard to eat out, find transportation, and book tickets. It is rare to find English speaking locals, not like other asian countries where everyone speaks some English. I was lucky enough to go with family, who had local friends in all the cities we visited, and it was amazing, best trip of my life, 10/10 food was able to try so many new things, amazing historical sites. Without them I would have been completely lost. One tip, they did not let me eat the street food, which is what makes most foreigners sick, also only drink bottled water but most people know this. Also the bigger museums and and attractions might have english signs but they are broken translations pumped into google translate.

If you can go with a local or hire a guide I would definitely recommend it, just stay respectful of the rules as you would in any country, don't take pictures of things that you think you shouldn't (like military sites or equipment for example) and keep an open mind for the local cuisine. If you go as only English speakers, without plans and just try to wing it, you will be sorely dissappointed.

I've been to China 6 times, the longest stay a month. Last time it was 8 years ago and I brought my family with me (wife, 2 girls aged about 2 and 6 at the time). Given that I'd been there before (for work) and been able to navigate pretty successfully, taking the family was a big step. The biggest PITA was, at the time, you couldn't buy rail tickets online so I had to pay a travel service to buy the tickets for me (HSR from Shanghai to Beijing and back). Hotels, local travel, metro, etc etc all just fine, but I've only really been in major metropolitan areas which undoubtedly helps.

Other than that you can get by, especially now with translation services. One thing that surprised me even getting around by myself is that many people are illiterate, so you can't necessarily count on being able to show a taxi driver a card for your hotel, for example. Regardless, being a total non-speaker, I've managed multiple trips and even arranging trips within country by myself. when I brought the fam I did rely on a company to do some things, like visiting the Great Wall, but that's just because the more people you have the more hassle things are in general.

All the above said, I deal with China for work (we have an office there) and I have an American colleague that is basically our China liaison. His wife is Chinese, he's been there many many times, etc etc. He went back for the first time since covid maybe a year ago and said that the country has totally changed. It's much more a surveillance state these days. He and his wife were considering retiring and "buying" property there (inasmuch as you can "buy" real estate in China) because her parents are elderly but are now reconsidering it given the trajectory of things politically. Personally given what covid taught us, I don't know that I'd ever want to go back - we've been shown that no one has any real rights there.
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Maybe reread what I wrote instead of misquoting me. I didn't say I was looking for "American Chinese", did I? I said for people going there don't expect it to be "American Chinese". I think it's natural for people to assume what they eat in the US is somewhat similar to the home country (tacos from Mexico or pizza from Italy). NOTHING in China was like it was here.
What is funny is you quoted the guy who went to Scotland!
I think most people assume isn't not. Most people know Pizza Hut is not Italian.

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hxia5Jun 24, 2025 5:08 PM
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Maybe reread what I wrote instead of misquoting me. I didn't say I was looking for "American Chinese", did I? I said for people going there don't expect it to be "American Chinese". I think it's natural for people to assume what they eat in the US is somewhat similar to the home country (tacos from Mexico or pizza from Italy). NOTHING in China was like it was here. What is funny is you quoted the guy who went to Scotland!
yeah it was my mistake on the quote. I tried to fix it later , but it was too late. thanks for pointing it. i think you have to fix your mindset or assumption on your expectation when you travel to other country, the food is to serve their people, not to be Americanized to serve American, and they serve genuine, not faked taste of food.
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Went to Bejing many years ago. Worst trip. People there are very unfriendly, and their temples and historical buildings were not kept up like Thailand (which are beautiful). Nothing is in English and you have to be pretty bold to try the food as it isn't like "American Chinese" food. Maybe it's changed in the last 20 years. Just our experience.
It's even worse now. A piece of advice: never plug-in your laptop into any wired networks in hotels there, they will try to hack it. Always use VPN for wireless there - it's challenging because they banned it, but there are workarounds.
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Quote from RussellJohnson :
Better not have any trace of illegal drugs in your system before you fly.
in your system? haha are they drug testing everyone now?
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Quote from Hat-Trick :
Went to Bejing many years ago. Worst trip. People there are very unfriendly, and their temples and historical buildings were not kept up like Thailand (which are beautiful). Nothing is in English and you have to be pretty bold to try the food as it isn't like "American Chinese" food. Maybe it's changed in the last 20 years. Just our experience.
I went to China twice- in 2000 and last year. Back in 2000 it looked like Soviet Union from 1980s. Last year- it could be 2040 there already. Vibrant and efficient. More people know little English and everyone is friendly.
"American Chinese" is unique. Don't ask for General Tso's chicken in China.
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Quote from 3ackok :
I went to China twice- in 2000 and last year. Back in 2000 it looked like Soviet Union from 1980s. Last year- it could be 2040 there already. Vibrant and efficient. More people know little English and everyone is friendly."American Chinese" is unique. Don't ask for General Tso's chicken in China.
Nice to know they've made some changes for the tourists! It was around 2000 that we went and it looked bleak back then. Did you go to Bejing or somewhere else in China?
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Quote from xenxes :
It's not accessible and you get culture shock big time (got it in India even though everyone did speak English). Thailand was mixed bag for us, loved the smaller cities, hated Bangkok (every one was out to scam you here).

First time E. Asia travelers recommend: Japan, Singapore, Taiwan

Unless you go with a local or a tour
You left out Vietnam, it is extremely tourist friendly. I had spent at least 2-3 weeks in each of those countries in the past year, Taiwan is my favorite for its food and low cost. It would take some getting used to if it is your first time in Japan for all the "unwritten rules" but I really love and respect their culture. Totally agreed with you on Bangkok shake head

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Quote from Timless :
I think most people assume isn't not. Most people know Pizza Hut is not Italian.
Most people also eat at local pizzeria's or finer Italian restaurants, so I disagree. If I went to Italy I would expect some of my favorite Italian dishes from the US to be available there and to be similar (and probably better). There are no Pizza Hut's in Italy but you can get your Domino's pizza there.

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