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Flights from San Francisco to Xian
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Xian. The fastest way is one stop via Seoul or Beijing, about 16h 40m door to door (9 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 32m
San Francisco to Xian at a glance
Fastest journey15h 32mVia Seoul, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Beijing
Best ways to fly from San Francisco to Xian
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) SIA
Leg 1: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air
Sun03:45 SFO08:11 ICN1h 19m connection09:30 ICN11:25 SIAKorean Air
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SFO Beijing (PEK) SIA
Leg 1: Air China, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SFO Shanghai (PVG) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
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SFO Wuhan (WUH) SIA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SFO Guangzhou (CAN) SIA
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines
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SFO Hong Kong (HKG) SIA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong 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
- 10,403 km6,460 miles
- Journey time
- 15h 32mon current schedules
- Time difference
- +16hXian vs San Francisco
- Currency in Xian
- CNY
- Airports
- SFO → XIY
Flights from San Francisco to Xian: questions answered
Are there direct flights from San Francisco to Xian?
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 Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,403 km.
Where do you change planes between San Francisco and Xian?
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 Xian?
San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Xian?
Xian is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
