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Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Shanghai

Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Shanghai

October 7 - October 21

Cheapest

SFO - Shanghai

$771

$701

Round trip

October 13 - October 28

SFO - Shanghai

$773

$704

Round trip

August 18 - August 31

SFO - Shanghai

$900

$709

Round trip

October 19 - October 29

SFO - Shanghai

$947

$709

Round trip

October 8 - October 22

SFO - Shanghai

$771

$710

Round trip

October 11 - October 18

Best

SFO - Shanghai

$958

$711

Round trip

August 16 - August 31

Earliest

SFO - Shanghai

$897

$726

Round trip

August 17 - August 31

SFO - Shanghai

$898

$729

Round trip

September 10 - September 24

SFO - Shanghai

$793

$729

Round trip

October 18 - October 28

SFO - Shanghai

$771

$729

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai cover a substantial distance of 9,876 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant travel distance means you can expect a longer journey, often involving connections, to reach your destination.
When searching for cheap flights from San Francisco to Shanghai, fares typically range from $763 to $1,473, with a median price of $1,084. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 17% of recent fares observed were considered a good price, indicating that finding a deal is possible with some flexibility.
The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai is often in April, with a median fare of $658. Other cost-effective months include August, where the median fare is $763, and September, with a median fare of $835. Planning your trip during these months could result in significant savings.
For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 10.6% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai are less common, and travelers should anticipate at least one layover.
A typical journey from San Francisco to Shanghai takes approximately 30h 30m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting flights, so you should factor in significant travel time when planning your trip.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Shanghai

Regular price: $648 - $1,519

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $648 and $1519. The current lowest deal is $701 with Asiana Airlines, for travel from Oct 7 to Oct 21.

now $701

Low $648

High $1,519

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai is April, with a median price of $658. The most expensive month is February, with a median price of $1457. Prices are generally lower from April to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $658

February

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,457

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Shanghai

Mon, Jul 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Shanghai

All Nippon Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (SHA)

All Nippon Airways

$989

$850

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Shanghai

All Nippon Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (SHA)

All Nippon Airways

$1,012

$815

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Shanghai

All Nippon Airways

San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (SHA)

All Nippon Airways

$1,006

$860

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Shanghai

Korean Air

San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (SHA)

Korean Air

$997

$852

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Shanghai

Asiana Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$896

$730

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Shanghai

Asiana Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (PVG)

Asiana Airlines

$894

$752

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

20 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 20

$1,076  →  $793

26%

19 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 19

$1,072  →  $793

26%

18 nights

Dec 31 - Jan 18

$1,069  →  $793

26%

10 nights

Aug 26 - Sep 5

$1,045  →  $793

24%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai

San Francisco - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Shanghai are near the typical level of $1084.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai, with a median price of $658.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 30h 30m with 2 stopovers

Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai typically take 30h 30m, with 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 89.4% of deals from San Francisco to Shanghai.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently (1+ per day)

Deals from San Francisco to Shanghai appear frequently, with more than 1 deal per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International Airport is a good choice for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient choice for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai.

📍 ~10 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$725

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Consider this major international hub for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~135 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$761

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

This airport is a convenient option for travelers to the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor, often less congested.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1035

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

A primary regional hub with high flight frequency and reliable high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~270 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$833

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

This airport offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via bridge or high-speed rail.

📍 ~140 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$846

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

This airport is geographically close to northern Shanghai and can be useful for avoiding airspace delays on domestic routes.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai

💸 Flights from ~$1259

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai have been found when booking 0-6 days before departure, with an average price of $1038. Booking 7-13 days out typically sees a higher average price of $1739. For those planning further ahead, flights booked 60+ days in advance had an average price of $1170. This suggests that last-minute bookings can sometimes offer better value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai is considered to be $763 or less. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $1084. Prices tend to increase significantly, with 75% of deals priced at $1473 or more. Aiming for a price below the median can help secure a good deal.

Historically, April has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai, with a median price of $658. August also offers competitive prices, with a median of $763. September, while listed as a cheapest month, also represents the most expensive month with a median price of $835, which is still below the annual median of $1084. These months typically offer better value compared to other times of the year.