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Flight information for San Francisco to Shanghai
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Shanghai
| Best Price Found | $728 | The best flight deal from San Francisco to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $728 | |
| Fastest flight time | 13h 30m | The fastest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai takes 13h 30m. | |
| Direct flights | None | There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are San Francisco - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and San Francisco - Shanghai Pu Dong. | |
| Airports in Shanghai | 2 airports | There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Shanghai
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?
November
The cheapest time of year to fly to Shanghai from San Francisco is November. Most expensive is December
What is the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai?
Tuesday
The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday
When is the cheapest time to fly to Shanghai?
at noon
San Francisco to Shanghai flights are approximately 14% more expensive in the afternoon than at noon
What is the cheapest route?
San Francisco - Shanghai Pu Dong
Fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong for the best San Francisco - Shanghai flight prices
When is the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai?
50 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai is approximately 50 days to departure
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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Shanghai by changing tabs
Cheapest
Best
Quickest
Multiple Airlines
Jan 14
SFO
San Francisco
32h 35m
2 stops
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong
Jan 27
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong
28h 25m
2 stops
SFO
San Francisco
$777
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Delta
Feb 7
SFO
San Francisco
30h 51m
1 stop
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong
Mar 24
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong
15h 38m
1 stop
SFO
San Francisco
$815
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Japan Airlines
Mar 28
SFO
San Francisco
32h 42m
2 stops
SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 15
SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 32m
2 stops
SFO
San Francisco
$832
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Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Shanghai
If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Shanghai, view some of our deals below.
Cheapest
Best
Quickest
Multiple Airlines
Nov 9
SFO
San Francisco
58h 20m
3 stops
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong
$493
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Multiple Airlines
Nov 9
SFO
San Francisco
58h 20m
3 stops
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong
$496
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Multiple Airlines
Nov 17
SFO
San Francisco
43h 55m
3 stops
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong
$497
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Which airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai have COVID-19 safety policies in place?
Airlines such as Philippine Airlines and Delta have taken additional precautions to make sure you’re safer while traveling. Airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai are working to protect travelers. Some of these new policies include temperature checks, pre-flight testing, sanitization of key touchpoints, as well as mask requirements when onboard. Some airlines have even implemented socially distanced seating for a limited time. Policies will vary by airline.
Are airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
Some of our partner airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai are adopting new policies due to the global impact of COVID-19. Some of the airlines that may be waiving their cancellation fees are United Airlines, China Eastern, and China Southern. You can search for the full list of airlines like United Airlines that are offering this flexibility.