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How to get fromSan Francisco to Shantouby plane or train

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There are 7 ways to get from San Francisco to Shantou by plane or train

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  1. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

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    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane plane SFO - SWA
    20h 18m
    ¥2,186–5,601

  2. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)plane plane SFO - XMN
    2. Take the train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshantrain train
    22h 12m
    ¥2,492–6,301

  3. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)plane plane SFO - HKG
    2. Take the train from Shenzhen North to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    20h 36m
    ¥3,195–6,569

  4. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Meixian Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Meixian Airport (MXZ)plane plane SFO - MXZ
    2. Take the train from Meizhou West to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    26h 51m
    ¥2,468–6,249

  5. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)plane plane SFO - CAN
    2. Take the train from Guangzhou East to Chaoshan Stationtrain train
    22h 47m
    ¥4,129–9,417

  6. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Quanzhou Jinjiang Airport (JJN)plane plane SFO - JJN
    2. Take the train from Jinjiang to Xiamen North Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Xiamen North Station to Chaoshantrain train
    22h 24m
    ¥2,459–6,399

  7. Fly Oakland International Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport

    1. Fly from Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)plane plane OAK - SWA
    22h 52m
    ¥2,759–7,072

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,165Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,867.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 18m

What companies run services between San Francisco, CA, USA and Shantou, China?

China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and three other airlines fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) twice daily.

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