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$426+ Cheap flights from Pu Dong, China (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SFO
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pu Dong to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Thu 12/186:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 35mChina Southern
Thu 1/111:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 10/15$595
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Mon 11/36:55 amPVG - SFO
2 stops28h 45mChina Southern
Mon 1/511:35 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops30h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 10/14$598
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2910:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop37h 35mChina Southern
Thu 1/111:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 10/16$617
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/510:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop37h 35mChina Southern
Thu 1/811:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 10/14$618
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/210:05 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop37h 35mChina Southern
Thu 1/811:35 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops43h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/14$619
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Wed 10/224:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 11/810:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/15$637
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Sat 11/14:55 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 11/610:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/15$653
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Thu 10/234:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 11/810:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/15$660
This Philippine Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 Philippine Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/210:50 amPVG - SFO
1 stop24h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 5/1711:25 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 10/15$689

Cheap flight deals from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pu Dong (PVG) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 October 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$595
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$426
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$772

Good round-trip deal

$1,104 or less

Good one-way deal

$595 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($48 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco 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 October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Pu Dong

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/14

10:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$689

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/18

4:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$689

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 12/23

10:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$689

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/19

4:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

11:50 pm-10:05 am

1 stop18h 15m

$709

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/20

4:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

11:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop19h 35m

$709

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/24

10:50 am-7:30 pm

1 stop24h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 8/18

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$759

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 2/19

4:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 8/6

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$759

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/7

4:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

11:50 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 05m

$763

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

4:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$763

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/24

4:25 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

11:50 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop23h 20m

$765

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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 Pu Dong to San Francisco in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Pu Dong Airport-San Francisco 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport-San Francisco 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 Pu Dong to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pu Dong to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco (average of $618). Flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,080). 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 PVG to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Pu Dong to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 20% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pu Dong to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco flights

Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of Cheapflights-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco trip
Airports
PVG

Leave ample time for check-in and security at PVG, as lines can be long. Arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Joe has been obsessed with travel and flying ever since he was a child. He's a freelance travel journalist and author, and his work has appeared in The Times, Guardian and CNN. As a Europe obsessive, he has stayed in Zurich on a swimming adventure around the city, used Geneva as a base for Alpine adventures and spent time in Copenhagen soaking up the world class culture and cuisine, all the while exploring the best hotels these cities have to offer.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated October 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,149 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,149 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,149 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
486 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,149 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,028 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,149 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,149 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Eastern
7.2
Good
169 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,149 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Pu Dong to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Shanghai Pu Dong?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Shanghai Pu Dong, you will be flying to 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 2 flights from Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco can take about 13h 35m. Philippine Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $709. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 6133 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $410, Air Canada will fly you from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Asiana Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $618 and $679, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 61% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    Consider China Eastern (65%), United Airlines (52%) or Air China (52%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco is $562. On average you can expect to pay $2,923. The most popular route, (Shanghai Pu Dong - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $607.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pu Dong to San Francisco 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco (average of $618). Flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,080). 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 7 airlines flying from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco. 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 October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$410Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$618Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$679Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$753Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$761Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,217Average$1,406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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