Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daxing International Airport (PKX): what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Your SFO to PKX flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Daxing International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SFO and PKX:
Kansai International Airport
Haneda Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Right now, 396 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Daxing International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 686 €. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from SFO to PKX, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Daxing International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SFO to PKX.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Daxing International Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
77.36% of flights leaving from San Francisco International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're boarding an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Daxing International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Daxing International Airport (PKX)
If you're getting in on a late San Francisco International Airport to Daxing International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PKX:
Getting from Daxing International Airport (PKX) to central Beijing
From Daxing International Airport, Beijing is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Daxing International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Beijing based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Daxing International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to PKX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are the start of reasons to visit.