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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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Tue, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 29
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11:10 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
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4:35 pm - 9:15 pmSHA-SFO
20h 40m1 stop
$720Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Nov 4
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-SHA
22h 35m2 stops
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9:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
37h 50m2 stops
$721China Southern
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Mon, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 7
Cathay Pacific Logo
9:45 pm - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
22h 35m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 4:20 pmSHA-SFO
18h 45m1 stop
$726Cathay Pacific
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Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Feb 24
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 3:20 pmSFO-SHA
35h 55m1 stop
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10:30 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
27h 00m1 stop
$745Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Nov 30 - Sun, Dec 14
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 12:05 pmSFO-SHA
20h 45m1 stop
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1:20 pm - 5:30 pmSHA-SFO
19h 10m1 stop
$746Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 14
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 3:15 pmSFO-SHA
23h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
7:05 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
40h 35m2 stops
$764China Southern
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Thu, Nov 13 - Wed, Dec 3
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11:10 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-SHA
21h 55m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 pm - 8:30 pmSHA-SFO
37h 40m2 stops
$841Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
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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Tue, Oct 28 - Wed, Dec 3
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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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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
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
Sep 21
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
20h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 29
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
$726
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China Southern flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

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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 25
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
30h 45m
2 stops
SHA10:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 3
SHA8:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$755
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China Southern
Nov 13
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
23h 40m
2 stops
SHA3:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Dec 3
SHA7:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
40h 35m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
$764
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San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 10/14

12:20 am-8:55 pm

1 stop29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/29

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$719

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/4

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

$720

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 11/24

11:35 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/7

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

$721

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

9:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

$726

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sun 11/30

11:25 am-3:20 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/14

10:30 pm-9:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

$745

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

12:20 am-12:05 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/14

1:20 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$746

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 11/13

11:35 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

7:05 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$764

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sun 9/28

11:10 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/5

9:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

$841

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

2:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/3

7:45 am-9:15 am

1 stop17h 30m

$843

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO - SHA

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

1:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/22

8:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 35m

$857

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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 $878, 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 September to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $941.

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 $1,152 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 $992 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 50% 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 20h 45m.

  • 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 $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 $727Free 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 $845Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $856Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,140 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $884Free CancellationRating
8.2
481 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $936Free CancellationRating
8.3
768 reviews
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