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Flights from San Francisco to Xiamen
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Xiamen. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Beijing, about 15h 54m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 52m
San Francisco to Xiamen at a glance
Fastest journey15h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Beijing
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Xiamen
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SFO Seoul (ICN) XMN
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air, Xiamen Airlines
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SFO Beijing (PEK) XMN
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) XMN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines
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SFO Wuhan (WUH) XMN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SFO Guangzhou (CAN) XMN
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) XMN
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Airlines
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
- 10,648 km6,612 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 52mestimate
- Time difference
- +16hXiamen vs San Francisco
- Currency in Xiamen
- CNY
- Airports
- SFO → XMN
Flights from San Francisco to Xiamen: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Xiamen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Beijing and Shanghai. 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 Xiamen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,648 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Xiamen?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG) and Wuhan (WUH). Air Premia flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve San Francisco and Xiamen?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Xiamen?
Xiamen is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
