Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen
Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen
Looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Francisco to Shenzhen vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 40,000–42,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen for specific travel dates.
2026-11-27
SFO - SZX
Economy | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 40,000 Pts + $316.5
2026-12-07
SFO - SZX
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 40,000 Pts + $316.5
2026-12-08
SFO - SZX
Economy | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 40,000 Pts + $316.5
2026-11-23
SFO - SZX
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 42,500 Pts + $312
2026-12-01
SFO - SZX
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 42,500 Pts + $312
2026-12-02
SFO - SZX
Economy | 2 Stops | 4 left
From 42,500 Pts + $317.6
San Francisco to Shenzhen flight facts
Distance
6,902 mi
11,108 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 14h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+16h
Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Airports in San Francisco
SFO · San Francisco Intl
Airports in Shenzhen
SZX · Shenzhen Bao'an Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights San Francisco - Hong Kong · Hong Kong is 24 mi from Shenzhen
Flights San Jose - Shenzhen · San Jose is 30 mi from San Francisco
Flights San Francisco - Guangzhou · Guangzhou is 61 mi from Shenzhen
Premium cabin flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen
Premium cabin
2026-12-07
SFO - SZX
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $17.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-02
SFO - SZX
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 110,000 Pts + $25.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-23
SFO - SZX
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-24
SFO - SZX
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-25
SFO - SZX
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-26
SFO - SZX
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 71,500 Pts + $13.1
Selected hotels for your next stay
Guangzhou (China)
LN Hotel Five, an SLH Hotel
From 33,000 Pts or $99
Macao (Macao)
Conrad Macao
From 46,000 Pts or $145
Guangzhou (China)
Conrad Guangzhou
From 60,000 Pts or $206
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Francisco to Shenzhen depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen.
San Francisco and Shenzhen are about 6,902 miles (11,108 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,902-mile straight-line distance takes about 14h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Shenzhen is 16 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Departures from San Francisco: San Francisco Intl (SFO). Arrivals in Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an Intl (SZX).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Shenzhen, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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