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Flights from Xiamen to San Francisco

There are no direct flights from Xiamen to San Francisco. 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
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Xiamen to San Francisco at a glance

Fastest journey15h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Beijing

Best ways to fly from Xiamen to San Francisco

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

1
XMN Seoul (ICN) SFO
Leg 1: Korean Air, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Air Premia, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 54m
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XMN Beijing (PEK) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, Dalian Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 32m
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3
XMN Shanghai (PVG) SFO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 52m
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4
XMN Wuhan (WUH) SFO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 30m
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XMN Guangzhou (CAN) SFO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 59m
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XMN Hong Kong (HKG) SFO
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Xiamen Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 01m
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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
10,648 km6,612 miles
Journey time
15h 52mestimate
Time difference
-16hSan Francisco vs Xiamen
Currency in San Francisco
USD
Airports
XMN → SFO

Flights from Xiamen to San Francisco: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Xiamen to San Francisco?
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 Xiamen to San Francisco?
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 Xiamen and San Francisco?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Beijing (PEK), Shanghai (PVG) and Wuhan (WUH). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xiamen and San Francisco?
Xiamen: Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN). San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
What is the time difference between Xiamen and San Francisco?
San Francisco is 16 hours behind Xiamen.

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