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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Shanghai from $490

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Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
$739Asiana Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 22
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11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
18h 55m
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10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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19h 25m
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$746Asiana Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 14
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11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
18h 55m
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Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 25m
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$763Asiana Airlines
Mon, Aug 24 - Thu, Sep 3
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11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
18h 55m
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Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
$766Asiana Airlines
Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 10
Korean Air Logo
1:10 pm - 5:05 pm
SFO
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SHA
36h 55m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 am
SHA
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SFO
31h 15m
1 stop
$768Korean Air
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
18h 55m
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Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 25m
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$769Asiana Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Sep 17
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11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
18h 55m
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Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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19h 25m
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$787Asiana Airlines
Sat, Aug 29 - Sun, Sep 13
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11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
18h 55m
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Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:50 pm
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$792Asiana Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 30
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11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
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10:55 am - 3:20 pm
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$801Asiana Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Sep 28
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 2:20 pm
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SHA
22h 45m
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China Southern Logo
11:50 am - 8:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
23h 50m
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$804China Southern
Mon, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 17

Air China flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best Air China deals on San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
Air China
Apr 25
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
18h 40m
1 stop
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 30
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$978
Air China
Apr 25
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
40h 05m
1 stop
SHA8:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 2
SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$1,007
Air China
Apr 22
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
30h 55m
1 stop
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 6
SHA8:25 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
50h 10m
2 stops
SFO7:35 amSan Francisco
$1,021

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
Apr 20
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 4
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$887
Cathay Pacific
Apr 21
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
32h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
May 5
SHA4:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
SFO10:40 pmSan Francisco
$896
Cathay Pacific
Sep 13
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
31h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 1
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 25m
1 stop
SFO10:55 amSan Francisco
$901

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San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 10/1

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/22

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$739

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 8/27

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$746

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 8/24

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/3

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$763

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sun 9/27

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$766

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

1:10 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 8/31

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

$768

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 8/17

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/17

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$769

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 8/29

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 9/13

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$787

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Fri 8/21

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/30

10:55 am-3:50 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$792

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 9/16

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/28

10:55 am-3:20 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$801

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 8/31

12:35 am-2:20 pm

2 stops22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/17

11:50 am-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$804

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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 typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

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 $851, 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 April to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $867.

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 $1,041 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 $894 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 15% 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 April 2026, prices for San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 12% 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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Fastest flight time

12h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 12h 55m
There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

  • How far is San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl by plane?

    The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is about 6142.1 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 12h 55m.

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

  • 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?

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $615Free CancellationRating
7.3
986 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $663Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,275 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $669Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,173 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $694Free CancellationRating
7.4
148 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $702Free CancellationRating
8.1
516 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $752Free CancellationRating
7.3
146 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $766Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,205 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $868Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,930 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $896Free CancellationRating
8.3
816 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $908Free CancellationRating
7.2
202 reviews
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