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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

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September 11 - September 23

Cheapest

PVG - San Francisco

$883

$785

Round trip

September 6 - September 7

Earliest

PVG - San Francisco

$947

$786

Round trip

September 8 - September 19

PVG - San Francisco

$886

$786

Round trip

October 18 - October 27

PVG - San Francisco

$929

$786

Round trip

September 8 - September 18

PVG - San Francisco

$888

$787

Round trip

October 17 - October 18

Best

PVG - San Francisco

$966

$787

Round trip

October 5 - October 19

PVG - San Francisco

$911

$787

Round trip

October 5 - October 13

PVG - San Francisco

$916

$787

Round trip

September 8 - September 15

PVG - San Francisco

$913

$788

Round trip

September 7 - September 14

PVG - San Francisco

$913

$788

Round trip

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Route Intelligence โ€” 486,190 Searches this Week

Insights for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco typically range from $651โ€“$1301, with a median fare of $750. Right now, fares for this route are above the typical level, and only 6% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices if you monitor the route.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco? The data indicates that May is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $647. Other relatively inexpensive options include October and September, both showing a median fare of $712.
For flights from Shanghai to San Francisco, most itineraries connect at least once, with only 18.9% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which can influence overall travel time and convenience.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to San Francisco? A typical journey from Shanghai to San Francisco, including connections, takes approximately 18h 0m. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries on this route.
The distance between Shanghai and San Francisco is approximately 9876 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means you can expect a significant amount of time in transit, especially with connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Shanghai to San Francisco

Regular price: $780 - $1,217

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

The regular price range for this route is between $780 and $1217. The current lowest deal is $784 with Asiana Airlines, for travel from September 11 to September 23.

now $784

Low $780

High $1,217

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco

The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco is May, with a median price of $647. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1533. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $647

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,533

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Direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

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Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to San Francisco

Wed, Jul 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

SHA - San Francisco

Korean Air

Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

$902

$796

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

SHA - San Francisco

Korean Air

Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

$887

$886

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

โŒ› Last-Minute

SHA - San Francisco

Korean Air

Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

$924

$977

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

โŒ› Last-Minute

SHA - San Francisco

Korean Air

Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

$879

$793

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

โŒ› Last-Minute

SHA - San Francisco

Korean Air

Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

$885

$877

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

โŒ› Last-Minute

SHA - San Francisco

Korean Air

Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)

Korean Air

$870

$887

One-way

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

8 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 31

$1,142ย ย โ†’ย ย $820

28%

10 nights

Dec 21 - Dec 31

$1,150ย ย โ†’ย ย $829

28%

8 nights

Dec 22 - Dec 30

$1,142ย ย โ†’ย ย $829

27%

7 nights

Dec 23 - Dec 30

$1,136ย ย โ†’ย ย $829

27%

Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco

Shanghai - San Francisco route insights

๐Ÿ’ธ Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares are above the typical level for this route, with a median price of $750.

๐Ÿ“… Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $647.

โฑ๏ธ Flight duration

Expect flights to take 18h 0m

The typical flight duration for this long-haul route is 18h 0m, including layovers.

โœˆ๏ธ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 18.9% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights being more common.

๐Ÿ† Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

๐ŸŽฏ Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for this route appear frequently, about 0.9 deals per day.

Shanghai main airports to depart from

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

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

๐Ÿ“ ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$784

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

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

๐Ÿ“ ~15 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$803

San Francisco main airports to arrive at

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

๐Ÿ“ ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$784

Airports nearby San Francisco used as alternative

Oakland International (OAK)

Oakland International is a close alternative to SFO with high flight frequency and direct BART access.

๐Ÿ“ ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART public transit)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1159

San Jose International (SJC)

San Jose International is a major airport serving the South Bay, often experiencing fewer weather delays.

๐Ÿ“ ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1260

Sacramento International (SMF)

Cheapest

Sacramento International is a large airport with a robust domestic network, a reliable alternative for northern and eastern metro areas.

๐Ÿ“ ~135 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1081

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County (STS)

Charles M. Schulzโ€“Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.

๐Ÿ“ ~95 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1200

Monterey Regional (MRY)

Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a less crowded environment.

๐Ÿ“ ~145 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)

๐Ÿ’ธ Flights from ~$1116

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San Francisco, United States

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$4,774

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San Francisco, United States

82% AI deal score

$5,316

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San Francisco, United States

80% AI deal score

$2,197

$2,081

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San Francisco, United States

79% AI deal score

$2,180

$2,081

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San Francisco, United States

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to San Francisco

Historically, the best prices for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco are found when booking between 14 and 27 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $666. Booking 7-13 days out also offered a relatively low average price of $730. Prices tend to increase significantly for bookings made closer to departure, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $1379.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco was considered to be $651 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $750. Prices can go higher, with 75% of fares being $1301 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $651 mark.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco, with a median price of $647. September and October also offered competitive prices, both with a median of $712. The annual median price for this route is $750, indicating that these months typically offer savings compared to the yearly average.