Xiamen to San Francisco (XMN–SFO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
XMN–SFO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 6,620 miles in approximately 11h 52m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 1 | – | 11h52 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
XMN: CST · SFO: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Xiamen, it's 3:00 AM in San Francisco.
Chinese passport holders require a B1/B2 visa for tourism or business travel to the United States. The visa is typically issued for 10 years with multiple entries, allowing stays of up to 180 days per visit. An in-person interview at a US embassy or consulate is required, and the application fee is US $185. Holders of 10-year B visas must also enroll in EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System) every two years before travel.
Xiamen Metro Line 3 connects the airport to the city centre and Xiamen North Railway Station in 30–40 minutes for CNY 6–8. Airport shuttle buses also serve the ferry terminal and major hotels for CNY 20. The airport is on Xiamen Island, about 12 km from the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 40–70 depending on traffic and origin. Driving via Huli Avenue to the airport takes 20–35 minutes. Note that Xiamen Island has limited road capacity on key arteries; evening peak hours can add significant time.
BART from SFO station (free AirTrain from any terminal to the station) to downtown San Francisco takes 30–40 minutes ($10.45 to Embarcadero). Traffic on 101 can make taxis and ride-hails much slower during peak hours; BART skips all of that. BART also reaches Oakland, Berkeley, and Millbrae for Caltrain connections.Ride-hails from SFO use a dedicated garage pickup area; follow signs. Taxis are metered; downtown SF costs $40–60. Caltrain to the Peninsula (Mountain View, Palo Alto, San Jose) requires taking BART to Millbrae station for the transfer. Rental cars are at a consolidated facility accessible by AirTrain.
Coastal fog dominates the climate pattern. The thick marine layer ("Karl the Fog") rolls into SFO from the Pacific regularly in summer (June–September), causing significant low-visibility delays even on days that appear sunny inland. Morning fog burns off by afternoon most days, but persistent IFR conditions can last all day. This is the primary flight disruption risk at SFO.
Temperatures are mild year-round (10–20°C) with little seasonal variation. Winters bring rain (December–March) and occasional atmospheric river events that cause brief but intense flooding on the 101. Summers are cool. Pack a light jacket year-round. Wind off the bay affects small aircraft approach paths.
XMN–SFO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from XMN to SFO
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
XMN to SFO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from XMN to SFO ranges from 11 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 6,620 miles (10,653 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via FAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.