There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway) by plane, train or subway
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Recommended option
Fly San Francisco to Beijing Capital
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
Cheapest option
BART to San Jose, fly to Beijing Daxing, train
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Take the BART from Powell Street to Milpitas
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Fly from San Jose (SJC) to Beijing Daxing (PKX)
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Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiao
5 alternative options
Fly San Francisco to Beijing Daxing, train
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing Daxing (PKX)
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Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiao
Fly San Francisco to Tianjin Binhai, train
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Fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Tianjin Binhai (TSN)
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Take the train from Tianjin Station to Beijing South
Train to Sacramento, fly to Beijing Capital
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Take the train from Richmond to Sacramento
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Fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
Train to Santa Rosa, fly to Beijing Capital
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Take the train from San Rafael SMART to Sonoma County Airport SMART
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Fly from Santa Rosa (STS) to Beijing Capital (PEK)
Fly Oakland to Beijing Daxing, train
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Fly from Oakland (OAK) to Beijing Daxing (PKX)
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Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiao
San Francisco (SFO) to Beijing Capital (PEK) flights
The flight time between San Francisco (SFO) and Beijing Capital (PEK) is around 18h 4m and covers a distance of around 9493 km. This includes an average layover time of around 2h 17m. Services are operated by United Airlines, Air Canada, Japan Airlines and others. Typically 60 flights run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Conditions of entry into China from United States
- 21-day mandatory self-quarantine
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- Entry is allowed only for essential reasons
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, entry into China from United States is currently restricted.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Further restrictions may be implemented at short notice
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway) is 120.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway) is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway) is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 120.
No, but conditions apply when returning to United States from China.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway) is to BART and fly and train which costs $430 - $800 and takes 20h 40m.
The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway) is to fly which takes 15h 33m and costs $550 - $950.
The distance between San Francisco and Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway) is 9479 km.
It takes approximately 15h 33m to get from San Francisco to Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway), including transfers.
The quickest flight from San Francisco Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is the direct flight which takes 12h 40m.
Air Canada, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways and three other airlines offer flights from San Francisco Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
There are 357+ hotels available in Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway). Prices start at ¥750 per night.
The best way to get from San Francisco to San Francisco Airport is to BART which takes 27 min and costs $8 - $10.
- Distance: 9478.8 km
- Duration: 15h 33m
What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway), China?
United Airlines, Air Canada and seven other airlines fly from San Francisco to Terminal 3 Station (Beijing Subway) every 3 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Daxing via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2300 - ¥4100
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Daxing via Vancouver, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Monday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2400 - ¥4200
Flights from San Jose to Beijing Daxing via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2800 - ¥5000
Flights from San Jose to Beijing Daxing via Los Angeles, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3000 - ¥5500
Flights from San Jose to Beijing Daxing via Salt Lake City, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3000 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2900 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Los Angeles, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Salt Lake City, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 27h
- When
- Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3900 - ¥6500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Portland, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2900 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Boise, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3000 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Las Vegas, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Spokane, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3000 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Santa Ana, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3200 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Ontario/San Bernardino, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Phoenix, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3300 - ¥6000
- Website
- airchina.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥32000 - ¥45000
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Daxing via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥2500 - ¥6500
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Daxing via Beijing Capital, Shenyang
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- ¥2500 - ¥6500
Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin Binhai via Los Angeles
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 7m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥11000 - ¥21000
Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin Binhai via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥8000
Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin Binhai via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3500 - ¥9000
Flights from Santa Rosa to Beijing Capital via Seattle, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10000 - ¥21000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Daxing via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2300 - ¥4100
Flights from San Jose to Beijing Daxing via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥2800 - ¥5000
Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin Binhai via Shanghai Pudong
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥8000
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥2900 - ¥5500
Flights from Oakland to Beijing Daxing via Las Vegas, Seattle
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥3100 - ¥5500
- Website
- united.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥32000 - ¥45000
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 10m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥32000 - ¥45000
Flights from Sacramento to Beijing Capital via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥7500 - ¥20000
Flights from Santa Rosa to Beijing Capital via San Francisco
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥7500 - ¥21000
- Website
- aircanada.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital via Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥3900 - ¥11000
Flights from Sacramento to Beijing Capital via San Francisco, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- ¥10000 - ¥21000
Flights from Santa Rosa to Beijing Capital via Seattle, Vancouver
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥10000 - ¥21000
- Website
- jal.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital via Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥20000 - ¥29000
Flights from Sacramento to Beijing Capital via Seattle, Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9000 - ¥22000
Flights from Santa Rosa to Beijing Capital via Los Angeles, Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥9500 - ¥23000
- Website
- ana.co.jp
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital via Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥49000 - ¥51000
Flights from Sacramento to Beijing Capital via San Francisco, Tokyo Narita
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 28m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥8000 - ¥21000
- Website
- koreanair.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ¥6500 - ¥22000
Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin Binhai via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3400 - ¥12000
- Website
- china-airlines.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Capital via Taiwan Taoyuan
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥5000 - ¥8500
- Website
- csair.com
Flights from San Francisco to Beijing Daxing via Chengdu
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥2800 - ¥7500
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from San Jose to Beijing Daxing via London Heathrow
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ¥5000 - ¥17000
- Website
- flyasiana.com
Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin Binhai via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ¥3900 - ¥8500
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from San Francisco to Tianjin Binhai via Incheon
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- ¥2900 - ¥7500
Train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiao
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥35
- Schedules at
- bdia.com.cn
- Phone
- +1-510-464-6000
- Website
- bart.gov
Subway from Powell Street to Milpitas
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥40 - ¥60
- Website
- bart.gov
- Website
- china-railway.com.cn
Train from Tianjin Station to Beijing South
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ¥50 - ¥80
- Website
- Trip.com
Train from Tianjin Station to Beijing South
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ¥65 - ¥85
- Website
- Trip.com
- 2nd Class Seat
- ¥65 - ¥85
- 1st Class Seat
- ¥100 - ¥130
- Business Class Seat
- ¥260 - ¥310
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Richmond to Sacramento
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ¥170 - ¥250
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- ¥170 - ¥250
- Premium
- ¥1200 - ¥1700
- Flexi Coach Seat
- ¥260 - ¥390
- Business Seat
- ¥250 - ¥350
- Phone
- +1 707-794-3330
- Website
- sonomamarintrain.org
Train from San Rafael SMART to Sonoma County Airport SMART
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ¥70 - ¥85
- Schedules at
- sonomamarintrain.org
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