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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai starting at S$ 520

Book one-way or return flights from San Francisco to Shanghai from as little as S$ 520. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!

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Cheapest Airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai

View airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Shanghai. Compare prices, find the option that best suits your travel needs, and enjoy a comfortable journey with a trusted airline.

ZIPAIR

From S$ 653

China Southern Airlines

From S$ 660

Frontier Airlines

From S$ 672

Hawaiian Airlines

From S$ 724

STARLUX Airlines

From S$ 737

Alaska Airlines

From S$ 744

United Airlines

From S$ 758

Vietnam Airlines

From S$ 764

Korean Air

From S$ 779

Jetblue Airways

From S$ 780

ANA airlines

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Alternative Routes from San Francisco to Shanghai

Discover different routes, airlines, and transfers and find the best alternative flights for your journey from San Francisco to Shanghai.

Cheapest
SFO
16:55
17h 30m
1 transfer
PVG
01:25
San Francisco International Airport - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Wed, May 8ZIPAIR
S$ 653
SFO
00:35
19h 50m
1 transfer
SHA
11:25
San Francisco International Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Sun, Apr 28China Southern Airlines
S$ 703
SFO
00:35
19h 50m
1 transfer
SHA
11:25
San Francisco International Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Sun, Apr 28China Southern Airlines
S$ 703
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Frequently Asked Questions

When to buy flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?
Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much is a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?
According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$ 2,270.
How long is a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA)?
It takes about 13 hours 15 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA).
What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?
- The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33km, by taxi about 50 minutes.
- The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
What time does the earliest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai depart?
The earliest flight departs from San Francisco (SFO) at 09:05 and arrives in Shanghai (PVG) at 17:00.
What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA)?
Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA): United Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines.
What's the most popular airline for direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA)?
United Airlines operates 31 direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA).
How many airports in Shanghai?
There are 4 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai shimao shenkeng hotel and Shanghai Tomson.

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Flight Information from San Francisco to Shanghai

Cheapest direct flight price	S$ 520
Cheapest return ticket price	S$ 1,544
Cheapest month	March
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	9,909.39km
Average flight time	13 hours 15 minutes
Popular airline	American Airlines