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Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (XIY) from $539

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Jun 14 — Jun 211
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The best prices from San Francisco to Xi'an Xianyang are usually found in March or April, booked 24 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Xi'an (XIY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Xi'an.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Xi'an, book at least 24 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 48% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,048 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,720.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?

March is one of the best times of the year to fly to Xi'an from San Francisco. Prices for March average $1,571 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $890. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in December

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to XIY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Xi'an is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

Cheap San Francisco to Xi'an flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Xi'an specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 7/103:00 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/912:55 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,571
Wed 7/103:00 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/95:10 pmXIY - SFO
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,586
Wed 7/243:00 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/117:20 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,638
Wed 7/173:00 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/281:40 amXIY - SFO
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,690
Wed 7/173:00 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/282:30 amXIY - SFO
3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,699
Sun 7/73:00 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1411:35 pmXIY - SFO
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,715
Tue 7/912:50 amSFO - XIY
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/95:10 pmXIY - SFO
3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$1,722
Sat 7/612:35 amSFO - XIY
1 stop24h 05mChina Southern
Sun 7/1410:55 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop36h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 6/8$1,731
Sun 7/73:00 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/148:00 amXIY - SFO
3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$1,751

San Francisco to Xi'an 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Xi'an in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an in 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Mon 9/3012:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 10/106:30 amXIY - SFO
1 stop17h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,011
Sat 9/2812:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop22h 30mChina Eastern
Sun 10/139:00 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop27h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,034
Tue 10/16:30 amSFO - XIY
2 stops26h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 10/107:30 amXIY - SFO
1 stop16h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,042
Mon 9/3012:00 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop32h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 10/107:30 amXIY - SFO
2 stops26h 27mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,048
Sat 9/286:30 amSFO - XIY
2 stops36h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 10/131:00 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop35h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,065
Tue 10/16:30 amSFO - XIY
2 stops40h 45mChina Eastern
Thu 10/107:30 amXIY - SFO
2 stops26h 27mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,079
Wed 10/21:20 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Tue 10/158:30 pmXIY - SFO
1 stop29h 20mAir China
Deal found 6/9$1,172
Wed 10/21:20 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Sat 10/128:30 amXIY - SFO
1 stop17h 20mAir China
Deal found 6/9$1,177
Tue 10/16:30 amSFO - XIY
2 stops26h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 10/117:30 amXIY - SFO
2 stops39h 56mChina Eastern
Deal found 6/9$1,179

One-way flights to Xi'an from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Xi'an. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from San Francisco to Xi'an. For those needing a return trip from San Francisco, there is a search form available above.
Tue 7/165:15 pmSFO - XIY
3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$539
Sat 7/205:15 pmSFO - XIY
3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$548
Tue 10/224:55 pmSFO - XIY
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$570
Mon 7/155:15 pmSFO - XIY
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$571
Sun 7/145:15 pmSFO - XIY
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$585
Mon 7/155:15 pmSFO - XIY
3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$587
Tue 7/165:15 pmSFO - XIY
3 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$589
Tue 9/1011:30 pmSFO - XIY
1 stop21h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 6/8$595
Mon 7/225:15 pmSFO - XIY
3 stops52h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$596

Find flights from San Francisco to Xi'an within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Xi'an that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 9, 2024.

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$1,192 - $1,770

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San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sat 9/14

1 stop31h 40m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 9/29

2 stops27h 25m

$1,192

San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Sat 9/14

2 stops26h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 9/29

2 stops26h 25m

$1,200

San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 10/14

2 stops33h 40m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 10/28

3 stops33h 10m

$1,257

San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Fri 8/9

2 stops30h 25m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 8/26

2 stops23h 20m

$1,264

San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Mon 8/5

1 stop46h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 8/28

1 stop23h 05m

$1,280

San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 8/6

1 stop20h 00m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 9/30

1 stop38h 40m

$1,365

San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Fri 9/6

1 stop22h 40m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 9/22

1 stop21h 30m

$1,532

San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Wed 8/7

1 stop29h 05m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 10/1

1 stop31h 35m

$1,577

San FranciscoXi'an Xianyang

SFO - XIY

SFOXIY

San Francisco

Tue 10/15

1 stop21h 40m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 10/29

1 stop16h 50m

$1,770

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How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Xi'an. Price data was last updated on May 31, 2024.
The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Xi'an is 23 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Xi'an. Price data was last updated on June 2, 2024.
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Temperature and rainfall in Xi'an by month

Plan your trip to Xi'an by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

XIY

Temperature

32 - 78.8 °F

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xi'an, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 78.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Xi'an

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Xi'an. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Xi'an. Reviews last updated June 9, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and China Southern from San Francisco to Xi'an by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,129 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,129 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,129 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very good
564 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,129 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,419 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,129 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Cathay Pacific
7.8
Good
1,030 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,129 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

China Eastern
7.3
Good
461 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,129 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Overall

8.5

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

This particular Delta Air Lines flight may not have met your expectations in terms of the food served on board. It appears that the portions were smaller than anticipated and the side dishes were minimal- no salad, no bread rolls, no fruits. Perhaps there are ways in which the airline could improve the dining experience for their passengers. Why can't Delta offer better customer service when other non American airlines are able to do it?

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Xi'an for under $1,200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Xi'an for under $1,200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Eastern for just $1,192, but on average you can expect to pay $1,298.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Xi'an round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from San Francisco to Xi'an is China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,192 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and China Southern, starting at $1,280 and $1,365 round-trip. China Eastern is priced at 24% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What does SFO to XIY mean?

    This is defined as San Francisco Airport (SFO) and Xi'an Xianyang Airport (XIY). Codes like Xi'an Xianyang Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Xi'an flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Xi'an flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Xi'an flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Xi'an.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Xi'an by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Xi'an that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Xi'an offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Xi'an?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Xi'an flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to Xi'an flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to Xi'an flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/9.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to Xi'an?

    The most popular airlines flying from San Francisco to Xi'an are Air China, Cathay Pacific and China Southern. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Xi'an (average of $1,201). Flying from San Francisco to Xi'an in June is currently the most expensive (average of $2,011). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Xi'an

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China SouthernCheapest$929Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$987Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,001Average$2,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,152Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,276Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$1,330Average$2,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$2,078Average$2,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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