Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
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September 11 - September 23
PVG - San Francisco
$883
$785
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September 6 - September 7
PVG - San Francisco
$947
$786
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September 8 - September 19
PVG - San Francisco
$886
$786
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October 18 - October 27
PVG - San Francisco
$929
$786
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September 8 - September 18
PVG - San Francisco
$888
$787
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October 17 - October 18
PVG - San Francisco
$966
$787
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October 5 - October 19
PVG - San Francisco
$911
$787
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October 5 - October 13
PVG - San Francisco
$916
$787
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September 8 - September 15
PVG - San Francisco
$913
$788
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September 7 - September 14
PVG - San Francisco
$913
$788
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Insights for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
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
Flights from $647
August
Flights from $1,533
Direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Shanghai to San Francisco
Wed, Jul 1
SHA - San Francisco
Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Korean Air
$902
$796
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
SHA - San Francisco
Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Korean Air
$887
$886
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
SHA - San Francisco
Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Korean Air
$924
$977
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
SHA - San Francisco
Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Korean Air
$879
$793
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
SHA - San Francisco
Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Korean Air
$885
$877
One-way
Thu, Jul 2
SHA - San Francisco
Shanghai (SHA) - San Francisco (SFO)
Korean Air
$870
$887
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
Dec 23 - Dec 31
$1,142 → $820
28%
Dec 21 - Dec 31
$1,150 → $829
28%
Dec 22 - Dec 30
$1,142 → $829
27%
Dec 23 - Dec 30
$1,136 → $829
27%
Popular Airports to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco
Shanghai - San Francisco route insights
💸 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.
📅 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.
⏱️ Flight duration
Expect flights to take 18h 0m
The typical flight duration for this long-haul route is 18h 0m, including layovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Only 18.9% of recent deals are direct, with connecting flights being more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
United Airlines offers direct flights
United Airlines is one of the carriers offering direct flights on this route.
🎯 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)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco.
📍 ~30 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$784
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is another choice for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco.
📍 ~15 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$803
San Francisco main airports to arrive at
San Francisco International (SFO)
San Francisco International Airport is a good arrival choice for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 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.
📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by BART public transit)
💸 Flights from ~$1159
San Jose International (SJC)
San Jose International is a major airport serving the South Bay, often experiencing fewer weather delays.
📍 ~70 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1260
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International is a large airport with a robust domestic network, a reliable alternative for northern and eastern metro areas.
📍 ~135 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1081
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County (STS)
Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County is convenient for travelers in the North Bay and Wine Country.
📍 ~95 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1200
Monterey Regional (MRY)
Monterey Regional is an alternative for travelers in the southern coastal region, offering a less crowded environment.
📍 ~145 km from San Francisco (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1116
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$3,755
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$5,677
$3,956
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$2,437
$1,995
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$1,995
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$1,997
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$1,998
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$2,491
$1,998
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San Francisco, United States
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$4,877
$3,727
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89% AI deal score
$4,727
$3,748
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$2,448
$1,995
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$2,439
$1,995
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89% AI deal score
$2,448
$1,996
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89% AI deal score
$2,447
$1,996
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89% AI deal score
$2,451
$1,996
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89% AI deal score
$2,451
$1,996
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San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$2,439
$1,997
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San Francisco, United States
89% AI deal score
$2,440
$1,998
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89% AI deal score
$2,379
$1,998
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$2,452
$1,998
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San Francisco, United States
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$2,321
$1,997
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$2,345
$1,998
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$2,350
$1,998
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Aug 31
San Francisco, United States
84% AI deal score
$2,329
$2,005
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San Francisco, United States
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$2,329
$2,005
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San Francisco, United States
84% AI deal score
$2,337
$2,007
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San Francisco, United States
84% AI deal score
$2,329
$2,007
Save $322
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Sep 08
San Francisco, United States
83% AI deal score
$5,549
$4,766
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San Francisco, United States
83% AI deal score
$5,547
$4,766
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San Francisco, United States
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$5,451
$4,766
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San Francisco, United States
83% AI deal score
$5,547
$4,774
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San Francisco, United States
82% AI deal score
$5,316
$4,774
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Nov 03
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
79% AI deal score
$2,187
$2,081
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78% AI deal score
$6,581
$6,273
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$6,362
$6,266
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$16,073
$15,264
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$16,059
$15,268
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$15,268
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76% AI deal score
$4,766
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$15,281
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