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China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 6:10 pm
SFO
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SHA
26h 35m2 stops
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9:50 pm - 7:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
37h 50m1 stop
$718China Southern
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 16
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11:35 pm - 2:15 pm
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SHA
22h 40m2 stops
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9:50 pm - 7:40 pm
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37h 50m1 stop
$721China Southern
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 19
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11:35 pm - 6:10 pm
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SHA
26h 35m2 stops
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 7:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
37h 50m2 stops
$726China Southern
Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 1
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 10:10 am
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SHA
42h 35m2 stops
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 7:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
37h 50m1 stop
$728China Southern
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Feb 16
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 10:15 pm
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SHA
30h 40m1 stop
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 7:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
37h 50m1 stop
$734China Southern
Mon, Jan 12 - Mon, Jan 26
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11:30 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
19h 15m1 stop
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10:55 am - 3:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 05m1 stop
$737Asiana Airlines
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Jun 1
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11:35 pm - 9:15 am
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SHA
41h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
10:50 am - 8:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
24h 40m2 stops
$740China Southern
Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Apr 2
Air China Logo
12:00 pm - 9:15 am
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SHA
29h 15m1 stop
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 9:30 am
SHA
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SFO
16h 35m1 stop
$742Air China
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 21
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:15 pm
SFO
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SHA
22h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
7:05 pm - 7:40 pm
SHA
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16h 35m1 stop
$759China Southern
Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
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12:35 am - 3:25 pm
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23h 50m2 stops
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6:50 pm - 8:40 pm
SHA
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16h 50m1 stop
$763China Southern
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, May 12

China Southern flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best China Southern deals on San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
China Southern
Jan 15
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
26h 35m
2 stops
SHA6:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 16
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 50m
1 stop
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$718
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China Southern
Jan 12
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
22h 40m
2 stops
SHA2:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jan 19
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 50m
1 stop
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$721
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China Southern
Jan 26
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
26h 35m
2 stops
SHA6:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Feb 1
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$726
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Asiana Airlines flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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Asiana Airlines
Apr 20
SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco
19h 15m
1 stop
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Jun 1
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$737
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Asiana Airlines
Apr 1
SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
SHA5:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 16
SHA6:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 50m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$766
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Asiana Airlines
Mar 15
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
18h 55m
1 stop
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Apr 20
SHA6:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 50m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
$786
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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 December 23, 2025.
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San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

11:35 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/16

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$718

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/19

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$721

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

11:35 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/1

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$726

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

11:35 pm-10:10 am

2 stops42h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/16

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$728

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 1/26

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 50m

$734

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/1

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$737

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

11:35 pm-9:15 am

2 stops41h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 4/2

10:50 am-8:30 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$740

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

12:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/21

8:55 am-9:30 am

1 stop16h 35m

$742

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 1/15

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/20

7:05 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$759

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:35 am-3:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 5/12

6:50 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$763

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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 $863, 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 $894.

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 $1,118 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 $881 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 1% 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 December 2025, prices for San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 9% 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

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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 12h 55m
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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 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?

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7.3
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