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11:25 am - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
32h 55m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 9:15 pmSHA-SFO
20h 40m1 stop
$767Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Feb 24
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11:25 am - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
32h 55m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 9:15 pmSHA-SFO
20h 40m1 stop
$769Cathay Pacific
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Thu, Jan 8 - Tue, Feb 17
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11:25 am - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
32h 55m1 stop
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10:30 pm - 4:20 pmSHA-SFO
33h 50m1 stop
$770Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Dec 1 - Mon, Dec 8
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11:40 am - 5:10 pmSFO-SHA
37h 30m1 stop
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6:25 pm - 10:40 amSHA-SFO
31h 15m1 stop
$786Korean Air
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Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Apr 1
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4:02 pm - 5:10 pmSFO-SHA
33h 08m2 stops
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6:25 pm - 10:40 amSHA-SFO
31h 15m1 stop
$791Korean Air
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Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Apr 1
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12:00 pm - 9:55 amSFO-SHA
29h 55m1 stop
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3:25 pm - 12:20 pmSHA-SFO
35h 55m1 stop
$795Air China
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Wed, Feb 4 - Mon, Mar 30
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12:00 pm - 9:55 amSFO-SHA
29h 55m1 stop
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6:30 pm - 12:20 pmSHA-SFO
32h 50m1 stop
$826Air China
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Wed, Jan 28 - Mon, Mar 30
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 10:15 pmSFO-SHA
30h 40m1 stop
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2:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
20h 50m2 stops
$830China Southern
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Sat, Jan 10 - Mon, Jan 26
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11:30 pm - 5:00 pmSFO-SHA
26h 30m1 stop
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6:10 pm - 3:00 pmSHA-SFO
35h 50m1 stop
$832Asiana Airlines
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Fri, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 12
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:35 pmSFO-SHA
27h 00m3 stops
China Southern Logo
2:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
20h 50m2 stops
$838China Southern
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Cathay Pacific flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 10
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
32h 55m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 24
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$767
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Cathay Pacific
Jan 8
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
32h 55m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 17
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
$769
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Cathay Pacific
Dec 1
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
32h 55m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 8
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
33h 50m
1 stop
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
$770
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Korean Air flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Korean Air
Feb 10
SFO11:40 amSan Francisco
37h 30m
1 stop
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 1
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
$786
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Korean Air
Feb 10
SFO4:02 pmSan Francisco
33h 08m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 1
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
SFO10:40 amSan Francisco
$791
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Korean Air
Jan 7
SFO2:39 pmSan Francisco
58h 31m
2 stops
SHA5:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 26
SHA6:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 05m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
$803
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport 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 November 10, 2025.
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Price

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$767

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

11:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/17

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$769

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

11:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/8

10:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$770

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

11:40 am-5:10 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$786

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

4:02 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops33h 08m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/1

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$791

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

12:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

3:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop35h 55m

$795

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

12:00 pm-9:55 am

1 stop29h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/30

6:30 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$826

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

11:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

2:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$830

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Fri 4/3

11:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

6:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$832

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

11:35 pm-6:35 pm

3 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/8

2:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 50m

$838

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Francisco is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $869, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in August, then you should wait until November to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $892.

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

The cheapest day to depart from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is on a Thursday. Travelers who choose to depart for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as $1,220. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,370.

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

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is in the evening. Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport during this time can be as low as $1,217. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $1,859. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,132 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Francisco for as low as $908 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 81% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight.

How have San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 36% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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  • How far is San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is about 6141.2 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 17h 40m.

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

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport were last updated today.

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

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

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

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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7.3
935 reviews
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8.4
1,003 reviews
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7.6
1,057 reviews
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7.5
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $714Free CancellationRating
8.2
485 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $727Free CancellationRating
7.1
122 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $766Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,162 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $845Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,006 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $878Free CancellationRating
7.2
175 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $953Free CancellationRating
8.3
778 reviews
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