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$429+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China 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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
abr. 27 — may. 41
dom. 4/27
dom. 5/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday 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 abril 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$769
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$432
(oojo)

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January

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February

Average price

$1,001
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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 abril 22, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/1112:50 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
lun. 5/124:45 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$769
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/201:40 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop36h 00mKorean Air
mar. 11/1811:40 amSFO - PVG
1 stop16h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/22$770
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/228:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop21h 55mAsiana Airlines
lun. 6/2311:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/22$775
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/84:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
mié. 10/1511:55 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/21$777
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/2911:05 amPVG - SFO
1 stop24h 25mChina Southern
lun. 7/214:25 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops37h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 4/22$782
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
vie. 6/69:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop37h 50mChina Southern
vie. 8/296:10 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops29h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 4/21$789
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
mar. 6/311:30 amSHA - SFO
2 stops28h 28mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/21:10 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$805
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
vie. 5/24:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
mar. 6/2412:05 amSFO - SHA
1 stop21h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/21$898
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
vie. 5/95:40 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific
sáb. 5/1711:10 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/20$898
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
sáb. 5/316:10 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop36h 20mAsiana Airlines
vie. 6/2011:30 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/21$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
mar. 5/276:55 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops30h 35mAir China
mié. 9/241:00 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops34h 25mAir China
Deal found 4/21$1,004
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/812:10 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines
jue. 5/810:58 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop27h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,005

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 abril 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Shanghai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 5/11

12:50 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop15h 10m

San Francisco

lun. 5/12

4:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$769

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/20

11:10 am-10:40 am

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

jue. 11/13

11:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$770

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/23

8:35 am-3:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

lun. 6/23

11:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$775

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 10/8

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

mié. 10/15

11:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$777

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/29

11:05 am-8:30 pm

1 stop24h 25m

San Francisco

lun. 7/21

4:25 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 05m

$782

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 6/6

9:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop37h 50m

San Francisco

vie. 8/29

6:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 10m

$789

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

mar. 6/3

11:30 am-12:58 am

2 stops28h 28m

San Francisco

mar. 9/2

1:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

$805

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 5/2

4:50 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 50m

San Francisco

mar. 6/24

12:05 am-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$898

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

dom. 5/11

12:20 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop20h 10m

San Francisco

dom. 5/11

12:20 am-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 05m

$898

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

sáb. 5/31

6:10 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop36h 20m

San Francisco

vie. 6/20

11:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$913

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The best insider tips for Shanghai to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai to San Francisco trip
Airports
PVG

Allow 2.5 hours for check-in and security at PVG, especially for international departures, to avoid delays.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective 40-minute trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco.

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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Best time to book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to San Francisco

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 April 18, 2025.

Booking 5 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 $393). 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 abril 22, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% 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. Monday 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 abril 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 abril 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 Japan Airlines. 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,062 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,450 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
ANA
8.3
Very good
847 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,179 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

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?

    Korean Air, at $770, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Asiana Airlines and China Southern. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $432 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 $438 and $449, 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: China Eastern (81%), United Airlines (80%), Air China( 80%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $455. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $661 on average our data indicates $1,166 when flying from Shanghai to San Francisco.

  • 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 $393). 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 abril 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$651Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$652Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$746Average$981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$751Average$1,018FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$765Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$857Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$993Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,306Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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