Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
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October 7 - October 21
SFO - Shanghai
$771
$701
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October 13 - October 28
SFO - Shanghai
$773
$704
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August 18 - August 31
SFO - Shanghai
$900
$709
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October 19 - October 29
SFO - Shanghai
$947
$709
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October 8 - October 22
SFO - Shanghai
$771
$710
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October 11 - October 18
SFO - Shanghai
$958
$711
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August 16 - August 31
SFO - Shanghai
$897
$726
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August 17 - August 31
SFO - Shanghai
$898
$729
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September 10 - September 24
SFO - Shanghai
$793
$729
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October 18 - October 28
SFO - Shanghai
$771
$729
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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
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
Flights from $658
February
Flights from $1,457
Direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
China Eastern Airlines
Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Shanghai
Mon, Jul 13
SFO - Shanghai
San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (SHA)
All Nippon Airways
$989
$850
One-way
Tue, Aug 4
SFO - Shanghai
San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (SHA)
All Nippon Airways
$1,012
$815
One-way
Wed, Aug 5
SFO - Shanghai
San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (SHA)
All Nippon Airways
$1,006
$860
One-way
Sat, Aug 8
SFO - Shanghai
San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (SHA)
Korean Air
$997
$852
One-way
Thu, Aug 13
SFO - Shanghai
San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (PVG)
Asiana Airlines
$896
$730
One-way
Sat, Aug 15
SFO - Shanghai
San Francisco (SFO) - Shanghai (PVG)
Asiana Airlines
$894
$752
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
Dec 31 - Jan 20
$1,076 → $793
26%
Dec 31 - Jan 19
$1,072 → $793
26%
Dec 31 - Jan 18
$1,069 → $793
26%
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)
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)
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)
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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