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Flight deals from San Francisco International to Xiamen

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 697 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Xiamen.697 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Sep, returning Wed, 30 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 23 Sep, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Xiamen on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 697 €, select.
Xiamen.697 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Xiamen on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 697 €, select.
Xiamen.697 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug, returning Mon, 31 Aug.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Xiamen on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 697 €, select.
Xiamen.742 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Xiamen on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 742 €, select.
Xiamen.828 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Tue, 16 Feb.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Xiamen on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 828 €, select.
Xiamen.834 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Nov, returning Fri, 27 Nov.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 18 Nov, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Xiamen on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 834 €, select.
Xiamen.856 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 May, returning Sat, 22 May.Return flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from San Francisco International on Fri, 7 May, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Xiamen on Sat, 22 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 856 €, select.
Xiamen.1.202 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Jul, returning Sat, 24 Jul.Return flight with Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 10 Jul, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Xiamen on Sat, 24 Jul, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.202 €, select.
Xiamen.1.785 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Frontier Airlines and Philippine Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sun, 20 Dec, arriving in Xiamen.Inbound indirect flight with Philippine Airlines, departs from Xiamen on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 1.785 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Xiamen

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San Francisco International to Xiamen: Alternative routes

Compare routes from San Francisco International to Xiamen below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Xiamen.

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San Francisco to Xiamen: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
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Cheapest month to flyAugust

Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Xiamen: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Xiamen is 697 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from San Francisco International to Xiamen. But we found flights with one or more stops from 697 €.
As of July 2026, there are no flights flying from San Francisco International to Xiamen.
The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Xiamen is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Airport on Monday, 17 August 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between San Francisco International Airport and Xiamen Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Xiamen but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Xiamen is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Cathay Pacific offers the cheapest flight tickets to Xiamen.

Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Xiamen Airport (XMN): what you need to know

  • The timezone in Xiamen is UTC+8, which is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your SFO to XMN flight.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SFO and XMN:

    • Beijing Capital Airport

    • Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport

    • Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport

Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of San Francisco International Airport, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres from central San Francisco. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.

  • Searching for a convenient hotel close to SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Xiamen Airport (XMN)

Getting from Xiamen Airport (XMN) to central Xiamen

  • You'll find XMN at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.

  • From Xiamen Airport, Xiamen is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.

When to fly to Xiamen Airport (XMN)

  • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Xiamen based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

  • Lock in your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Airport for July if you'd like to go to Xiamen during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SFO to XMN sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of China

  • Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Xiamen. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.

  • If you're looking to explore another major stop in China, head for Dongguan, about 467 kilometres west of Xiamen. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are among the biggest draws.

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