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Flights from San Antonio to Beijing

There are no direct flights from San Antonio to Beijing. The easiest way is one stop via San Francisco or Toronto, about 17h 21m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 21m
SATBJSSFO

San Antonio to Beijing at a glance

Fastest journey17h 21mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via San Francisco or Toronto

Best ways to fly from San Antonio to Beijing

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SAT San Francisco (SFO) BJS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 21m
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2
SAT Toronto (YYZ) BJS
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air China, Hainan Airlines
Same alliance ~18h 34m
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3
SAT Washington (IAD) BJS
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~19h 07m
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4
SAT Los Angeles (LAX) BJS
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 29m
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SAT Mexico City (MEX) BJS
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Aeroméxico Connect, Viva · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~20h 27m
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SAT Seattle (SEA) BJS
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 55m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
11,505 km7,145 miles
Journey time
17h 21mestimate
Time difference
+14hBeijing vs San Antonio
Currency in Beijing
CNY
Airports
SAT → PKX, PEK

Flights from San Antonio to Beijing: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Antonio to Beijing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in San Francisco, Toronto and Washington. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from San Antonio to Beijing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 21m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,505 km.
Where do you change planes between San Antonio and Beijing?
The best connecting points are San Francisco (SFO), Toronto (YYZ), Washington (IAD) and Los Angeles (LAX). United Airlines flies both legs via San Francisco, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Antonio and Beijing?
San Antonio: San Antonio International Airport (SAT). Beijing: Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
What is the time difference between San Antonio and Beijing?
Beijing is 14 hours ahead of San Antonio.

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