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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco starting at CNY 593

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Cheapest Airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco

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Jetstar Japan
From S$ 469
Spring Airlines
From S$ 492
Tianjin Airlines
From S$ 553
Xiamen Airlines
From S$ 553
Juneyao Airlines
From S$ 556
Shandong Airlines
From S$ 574
Sichuan Airlines
From S$ 576
Peach Airlines
From S$ 591
Philippines AirAsia Inc
From S$ 595
Hainan Airlines
From S$ 596
ANA airlines

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Alternative Routes from Shanghai to San Francisco

Searching for potential routes that might be cheaper and faster? Check out these alternative flights from Shanghai to San Francisco.

  • Cheapest
    Xiamen Airlines
    SHA
    20:10
    33h 45m
    2 transfer
    SFO
    14:55
    Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport - San Francisco International Airport
    Sat, May 11Xiamen Airlines
    S$ 553
  • Spring Airlines Japan
    PVG
    02:25
    26h 30m
    1 transfer
    SFO
    13:55
    Shanghai Pudong International Airport - San Francisco International Airport
    Mon, Jun 10Spring Airlines Japan
    S$ 652
  • Spring Airlines Japan
    PVG
    02:25
    26h 30m
    1 transfer
    SFO
    13:55
    Shanghai Pudong International Airport - San Francisco International Airport
    Mon, Jun 10Spring Airlines Japan
    S$ 652
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When to buy flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco 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 Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around S$ 1,982.
  • How long is a flight from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    It takes about 11 hours 25 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in San Francisco?

    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • What time does the latest flight from Shanghai to San Francisco depart?

    The latest flight departs from Shanghai (PVG) at 17:25 and arrives in San Francisco (SFO) at 13:40.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    Airlines with flights from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO): China Eastern Airlines, Air China, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
  • What's the most popular airline for direct flights from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO)?

    United Airlines operates 25 direct flights from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO).
  • How many airports in San Francisco?

    There are 1 airports near San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport.

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Find cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to San Francisco

Cheapest direct flight price

S$ 592

Cheapest return ticket price

S$ 1,717

Cheapest month

May

Peak season for travel

July

Flight distance

9,909.39km

Average flight time

11 hours 25 minutes

Popular airline

Eva Air