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Philippine Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 2:30 pmSFO-PVG
23h 35m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 7:30 pmPVG-SFO
18h 35m1 stop
$715Philippine Airlines
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週六, 9月 27 - 週六, 11月 15
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 8:45 pmSFO-PVG
29h 10m1 stop
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10:05 pm - 7:40 pmPVG-SFO
37h 35m1 stop
$718China Southern
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週一, 12月 1 - 週日, 12月 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 8:55 pmSFO-SHA
29h 35m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 10:15 pmSHA-SFO
23h 40m1 stop
$719Cathay Pacific
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週二, 10月 14 - 週三, 10月 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 12:10 pmSFO-PVG
20h 50m1 stop
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9:30 am - 10:45 amPVG-SFO
16h 15m1 stop
$719Cathay Pacific
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週二, 10月 14 - 週三, 10月 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:35 pm - 9:15 pmSHA-SFO
20h 40m1 stop
$720Cathay Pacific
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週二, 10月 21 - 週二, 11月 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 8:15 pmSFO-PVG
28h 55m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
8:30 am - 9:45 amPVG-SFO
17h 15m1 stop
$720Cathay Pacific
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週一, 9月 29 - 週四, 11月 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 pm - 3:50 pmSFO-PVG
25h 20m1 stop
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10:05 pm - 7:40 pmPVG-SFO
37h 35m1 stop
$734Multiple Airlines
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週一, 11月 10 - 週日, 11月 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 2:15 pmSFO-PVG
22h 25m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:55 am - 8:30 pmPVG-SFO
26h 35m1 stop
$739Multiple Airlines
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週三, 10月 1 - 週四, 10月 23
Air China Logo
2:50 pm - 9:55 amSFO-SHA
28h 05m1 stop
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7:45 am - 9:15 amSHA-SFO
17h 30m1 stop
$843Air China
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週二, 10月 28 - 週三, 12月 3
Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 10:00 amSFO-SHA
30h 00m1 stop
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8:55 am - 10:30 amSHA-SFO
16h 35m1 stop
$857Air China
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週三, 10月 8 - 週三, 10月 22

Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific
Oct 14
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
29h 35m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 29
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
$719
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Cathay Pacific
Sep 23
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
29h 35m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 29
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
$720
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Cathay Pacific
Nov 13
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
32h 10m
1 stop
PVG11:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 3
PVG9:30 amShanghai Pu Dong
16h 15m
1 stop
SFO9:45 amSan Francisco
$722
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China Southern flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
Dec 1
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
29h 10m
1 stop
PVG8:45 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Dec 14
PVG10:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
37h 35m
1 stop
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$718
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China Southern
Nov 24
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
22h 35m
2 stops
SHA2:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 7
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$721
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China Southern
Sep 22
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
24h 55m
2 stops
PVG4:30 pmShanghai Pu Dong
Oct 9
PVG6:35 amShanghai Pu Dong
28h 55m
2 stops
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
$724
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Shanghai 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated 9月 17, 2025.
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San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

週六 9/27

11:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週六 11/15

4:55 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$715

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

週一 12/1

11:35 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週日 12/14

10:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$718

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

週二 10/14

12:20 am-8:55 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週三 10/29

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$719

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

週二 10/14

12:20 am-12:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週三 10/29

9:30 am-10:45 am

1 stop16h 15m

$719

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

週二 10/21

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週二 11/4

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$720

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

週一 9/29

12:20 am-8:15 pm

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週四 11/6

8:30 am-9:45 am

1 stop17h 15m

$720

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

週一 11/10

10:30 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週日 11/23

10:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$734

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - PVG

SFOPVG

San Francisco

週三 10/1

12:50 am-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週四 10/23

8:55 am-8:30 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$739

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

週二 10/28

2:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週三 12/3

7:45 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 30m

$843

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

週三 10/8

1:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週三 10/22

8:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 35m

$857

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Shanghai?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from San Francisco is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $885, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Shanghai, with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around $915.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $915. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to Shanghai for around $1,337.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

Our data shows that the cheapest San Francisco to Shanghai flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to Shanghai in the morning for as low as $964. Flights at noon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,246.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Shanghai flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around $1,152 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from San Francisco for as low as $992 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Shanghai flights?

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Fastest flight time

13h 30m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Shanghai

1 airport
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai takes 13h 30m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Shanghai every day.
There is 1 airport near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG)
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  • How far is San Francisco to Shanghai by plane?

    The straight-line distance from San Francisco to Shanghai is 6133.8 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 18h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Shanghai can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Shanghai. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai

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Rating
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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $645Free CancellationRating
7.2
911 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $673Free CancellationRating
7.6
998 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $699Free CancellationRating
7.5
110 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $706Free CancellationRating
7.3
101 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $808Free CancellationRating
7.2
166 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $829Free CancellationRating
8.4
964 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $832Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $853Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,140 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $857Free CancellationRating
8.2
481 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $864Free CancellationRating
8.3
768 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
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