Hongqiao Intl

$468+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA)

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SFO — SHA
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$901
(StudentUniverse)

One-way from

$468
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,126
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($90 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 11, 2025.

This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/911:10 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 9/11:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop19h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/10$901
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/291:45 amSFO - SHA
1 stop19h 30mANA
Wed 5/71:35 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop18h 00mANA
Deal found 4/10$919
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2112:40 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Mon 5/56:25 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop31h 15mKorean Air
Deal found 4/9$943
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/71:00 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop18h 40mAir China
Fri 5/1610:30 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop27h 00mAir China
Deal found 4/10$962
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2912:55 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/162:45 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops31h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10$970
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/312:35 amSFO - SHA
1 stop21h 45mChina Southern
Wed 5/1411:50 amSHA - SFO
2 stops27h 08mChina Southern
Deal found 4/11$974
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1412:50 amSFO - SHA
1 stop24h 40mEVA Air
Thu 5/17:40 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop26h 05mEVA Air
Deal found 4/10$1,057
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/2812:25 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 00mJapan Airlines
Wed 9/312:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop36h 15mJapan Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,161

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

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Price

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/1

1:20 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$901

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

1:45 am-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/7

1:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$919

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/5

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$943

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

1:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/16

10:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

$962

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

12:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/16

2:45 pm-7:29 am

2 stops31h 44m

$970

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

12:35 am-1:20 pm

1 stop21h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/14

11:50 am-11:58 pm

2 stops27h 08m

$974

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

12:50 am-4:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/1

7:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$1,069

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 7/28

12:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop32h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 9/3

12:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop36h 15m

$1,161

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

12:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$468

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

3:30 pm-9:10 am

2 stops26h 40m

$482

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Hongqiao Intl from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 87 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,129). Flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 35% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport ranges from 1.2 - 6.7 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.7 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

Temperature in Hongqiao Intl by month

Plan your trip to Hongqiao Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated April 11, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Shanghai, such as EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
8.3
Very good

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    If you book a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from San Francisco, you will be flying from San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 0 flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day from 14 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at $901, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include ANA and Korean Air. Cathay Pacific is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $468. China Southern flights start at $485 while deals on Korean Air start at $527 one-way.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

    Taipei City travelers tend to visit Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market more than anywhere else. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market can be accessed by traveling approximately 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi, respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Taipei City can rent a car from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $68 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Seoul?

    Most Seoul visitors opt to spend their time at Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Bukchon Hanok Village. Dongdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Bukchon Hanok Village can be visited by traveling about 31.6 mi, 30.4 mi, and 30.6 mi respectively from Incheon Intl. Those on a layover in Seoul in need of a rental car can book one at Incheon Intl for about $50.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Hong Kong?

    The majority of Hong Kong visitors spend their time at Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, and Ocean Park. Those on a layover in Hong Kong interested in visiting Hong Kong Disneyland, Shatin Baptist Church, or Ocean Park can do so by traveling 7.8 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.9 mi, respectively from Hong Kong Intl.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of $1,129). Flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,820). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$740Average$940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$761Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$792Average$968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$829Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Cathay PacificCheapest$904Average$1,181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
China EasternCheapest$913Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
EVA AirCheapest$916Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Korean AirCheapest$922Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China AirlinesCheapest$934Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$938Average$1,028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%

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