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Connecting route · United States → China

Flights from San Francisco to Haikou

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Haikou. The easiest way is one stop via Shanghai or Guangzhou, about 16h 57m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 16h 57m
SFOHAKPVG

San Francisco to Haikou at a glance

Fastest journey16h 57mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Shanghai or Guangzhou

Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Haikou

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

1
SFO Shanghai (PVG) HAK
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, Air China, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 57m
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2
SFO Guangzhou (CAN) HAK
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 57m
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3
SFO Hong Kong (HKG) HAK
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hainan Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 58m
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4
SFO Wuhan (WUH) HAK
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 05m
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5
SFO Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) HAK
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 37m
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6
SFO Seoul (ICN) HAK
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 58m
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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
11,557 km7,177 miles
Journey time
16h 57mestimate
Time difference
+16hHaikou vs San Francisco
Currency in Haikou
CNY
Airports
SFO → HAK

Flights from San Francisco to Haikou: questions answered

Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Haikou?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. 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 Francisco to Haikou?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 57m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,557 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Haikou?
The best connecting points are Shanghai (PVG), Guangzhou (CAN), Hong Kong (HKG) and Wuhan (WUH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Shanghai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Haikou?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Haikou: Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Haikou?
Haikou is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.

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