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$406+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Francisco (SFO)

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SHA — SFO
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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The best prices from Shanghai to San Francisco are usually found in February or December, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 February 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$738
(Air China)

One-way from

$406
(iWofly)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$769
From Shanghai to San Francisco
One-way flight from Shanghai to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/257:15 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop30h 35mAir China
Thu 4/176:25 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops24h 50mAir China
Deal found 2/21$738
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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.
Wed 4/28:00 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops39h 30mChina Southern
Sat 4/125:58 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops26h 22mChina Southern
Deal found 2/22$739
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/2810:50 amPVG - SFO
1 stop24h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 4/1611:55 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 2/21$744
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/27:55 amSHA - SFO
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1210:35 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$750
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/13:55 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/1210:35 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$750
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/31:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop24h 20mCathay Pacific
Sat 4/512:20 amSFO - SHA
1 stop29h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/21$755
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2211:25 amPVG - SFO
1 stop25h 50mCathay Pacific
Sat 3/2911:10 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop27h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 2/20$755
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/264:25 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop13h 35mAsiana Airlines
Tue 4/1511:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 2/21$770
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/197:55 amSHA - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir China
Sat 4/261:00 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop30h 00mAir China
Deal found 2/21$785
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/309:55 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops37h 35mChina Southern
Tue 4/1512:35 amSFO - PVG
1 stop21h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 2/21$805
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/242:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop35h 30mKorean Air
Thu 3/611:40 amSFO - PVG
1 stop32h 55mKorean Air
Deal found 2/21$843
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/276:25 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Thu 4/1712:40 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 2/21$886

Find flights from Shanghai to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 February 22, 2025.

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Shanghai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/25

7:15 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 4/17

6:25 pm-10:15 am

2 stops24h 50m

$738

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/2

8:00 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops39h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

5:58 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 22m

$739

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/28

10:50 am-8:15 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

11:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$744

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/2

7:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

10:35 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops33h 05m

$750

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/1

3:55 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

10:35 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$750

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/3

1:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 4/5

12:20 am-8:55 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$755

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/22

11:25 am-10:15 pm

1 stop25h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

11:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$755

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/16

8:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

1:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

$757

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/26

4:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

11:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

$770

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/26

10:05 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 9/18

12:35 am-5:20 pm

1 stop25h 45m

$788

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on February 14, 2025.

Booking 73 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 Shanghai 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 February 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 22, 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 February 22, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and ANA. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

8.4
Very good

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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?

    For a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. 10 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Shanghai on a regular basis.

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

    Air China, at $738, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include China Southern and Philippine Airlines. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $406 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Air China, with prices starting from $440 and $446, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Shanghai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (84%), Air China (84%), China Eastern( 77%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $452. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $671 on average our data indicates $2,307 when flying from Shanghai to San Francisco.

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

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

    Seoul travelers tend to visit Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Dongdaemun Market more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Seoul can visit Namdaemun Market, Myeongdong Cathedral, and Dongdaemun Market, by traveling 29.8 mi, 30.4 mi, and 31.6 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Seoul can rent a car from Incheon Intl for about $45 per day.

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

    The majority of Tokyo visitors spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills, and Tsukiji Outer Market. Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills and Tsukiji Outer Market are located about 10.3 mi, 8.5 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Tokyo can rent a car from Tokyo Haneda for about $64 per day.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $403). 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 Shanghai to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai 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 February 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$651Average$761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$652Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$751Average$1,195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$758Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$765Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$993Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,010Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,306Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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