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$427+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Francisco (SFO)

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SHA — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Shanghai to San Francisco are usually found in December or November, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$766
(Korean Air)

One-way from

$427
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$1,584
From Shanghai to San Francisco
One-way flight from Shanghai to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($96 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 January 21, 2025.

This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/88:50 amPVG - SFO
1 stop16h 40mKorean Air
Sun 9/712:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop16h 20mKorean Air
Deal found 1/20$766
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/76:55 amPVG - SFO
2 stops33h 21mChina Southern
Thu 3/2012:35 amSFO - PVG
2 stops43h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 1/20$769
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Fri 6/274:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop20h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 7/3011:55 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 1/19$771
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/711:15 pmPVG - SFO
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/217:00 amSFO - PVG
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$773
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/310:30 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop33h 50mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/1710:55 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/21$775
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:45 amSHA - SFO
3 stops22h 11mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/117:00 amSFO - SHA
3 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$777
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Fri 3/73:50 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops24h 26mChina Southern
Thu 3/1312:35 amSFO - SHA
2 stops41h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 1/21$781
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/136:25 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Sat 3/111:40 amSFO - SHA
1 stop37h 30mKorean Air
Deal found 1/20$785
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:30 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop27h 20mAir China
Tue 3/114:12 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops26h 43mAir China
Deal found 1/19$791
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/47:15 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop30h 35mAir China
Tue 3/114:12 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops27h 03mAir China
Deal found 1/20$791
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Mon 2/241:10 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop16h 50mAsiana Airlines
Tue 5/2711:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 1/19$848
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/178:50 amPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 00mJapan Airlines
Mon 3/36:45 amSFO - PVG
2 stops20h 55mJapan Airlines
Deal found 1/20$865

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 January 21, 2025.

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ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/8

8:50 am-9:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

12:50 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$766

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/7

6:55 am-12:16 am

2 stops33h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

12:35 am-11:25 am

2 stops43h 50m

$769

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/27

4:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 7/29

11:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$771

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 3/7

11:15 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops32h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 3/21

7:00 am-10:25 pm

2 stops24h 25m

$773

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

10:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 2/17

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$775

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/4

7:45 am-1:56 pm

3 stops22h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

7:00 am-9:10 am

3 stops35h 10m

$777

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/7

3:50 pm-12:16 am

2 stops24h 26m

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

12:35 am-9:15 am

2 stops41h 40m

$781

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 2/13

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

11:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$785

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/4

10:30 pm-9:50 am

1 stop27h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

4:12 pm-9:55 am

2 stops26h 43m

$791

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/4

7:15 pm-9:50 am

1 stop30h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

4:12 pm-10:15 am

2 stops27h 03m

$791

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Shanghai to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 17, 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 $405). 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 January 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 25% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about China Southern, Cathay Pacific and Air China. 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.
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very good
1,253 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.4
Very good
852 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.3
Very good
1,449 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

8.3
Very good
466 reviews
8.5
Very good
1,039 reviews

Overall

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Flight was short, so we did not get food, but that is expected. Only have entertainment a fair rating because no wifi is provided onboard. Good flight overall.

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 $766, 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 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $428 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 Asiana Airlines and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $438 and $439, 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 (85%), Air China (85%), China Eastern( 69%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $434. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $668 on average our data indicates $2,599 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 Incheon?

    Incheon travelers tend to visit G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Incheon can visit G Tower, Wolmido Amusement Park, and Moraenae Market, by traveling 10.7 mi, 8.3 mi, and 14.7 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Incheon can rent a car from Incheon Intl for about $46 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 Ueno Koen. Akihabara Electric Town, Roppongi Hills and Ueno Koen are located about 10.3 mi, 8.5 mi, and 11.5 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 $66 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 $405). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$634Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$652Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Cathay PacificCheapest$751Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$766Average$1,000FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$791Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$993Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air ChinaCheapest$1,056Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China EasternCheapest$1,306Average$1,686FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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