Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY): what you need to know
Xi An's timezone is UTC+8, making Xi An 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SFO to XIY flight.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. These are the top stopovers between SFO and XIY:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Beijing Capital Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
367 € is currently the best price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight. Return flights start at 761 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SFO to XIY if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport.
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Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
Book a hotel near XIY if you have a late San Francisco International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Xi An Xianyang Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Xi An that don't always get the spotlight.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Xi An Xianyang Airport several weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
When to fly to Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
April is the busiest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Xi An in March.
The warmest month in Xi An is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Xi An Xianyang Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SFO to XIY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Xi An, now it's time to discover more of China. Journey about 467 kilometres south-west to Nanchong to tick off its must-visit sights. From Lingyun Mountain Scenic Area to Xishan Scenic Area and Sichuan Nanchong Xishan Scenic Area Qileshan Scenic Area, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If there's time to check out another corner of China, consider Zhengzhou, about 434 kilometres east of Xi An. Foguang Temple, Runis of Shang Dynasty and Zhengzhou Zoo - Animal Kingdom are key highlights.