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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Shanghai from $486

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Air China Logo
1:00 pm - 12:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
7:55 am - 10:30 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital
$763Air China
Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 14
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1:00 pm - 10:40 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
10:30 pm - 10:30 amSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
27h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital
$766Air China
Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 13
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 8:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
28h 45m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
10:50 am - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
24h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$788China Southern
Thu, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 21
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 1:20 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 45m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:50 am - 8:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$803China Southern
Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 5
ANA Logo
1:10 am - 12:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 05m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 4:30 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
17h 55m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
$824ANA
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 14
ANA Logo
12:20 am - 12:25 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 05m1 stop Tokyo Haneda
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 5:29 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 49m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Vancouver Intl
$836ANA
Sun, Nov 15 - Wed, Jan 20
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6:59 pm - 11:20 amSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 8:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$846Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 18
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6:59 pm - 11:20 amSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 21m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:50 am - 8:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
26h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
$846Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 19
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 12:05 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 05m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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1:35 pm - 9:00 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$946Cathay Pacific
Thu, Sep 17 - Sun, Dec 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 pm - 3:35 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
34h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 10:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
24h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,034Cathay Pacific
Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Oct 1

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ANA flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

Our best ANA deals on San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight tickets
ANA
Sep 3
SFO12:29 pmSan Francisco
32h 46m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 21
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 55m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$791
ANA
Sep 3
SFO12:29 pmSan Francisco
32h 46m
2 stops
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 21
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 07m
2 stops
SFO7:42 pmSan Francisco
$796
ANA
Sep 6
SFO1:10 amSan Francisco
20h 05m
1 stop
SHA12:15 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Sep 14
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 55m
1 stop
SFO4:30 pmSan Francisco
$824

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
Sep 26
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
32h 40m
1 stop
SHA12:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 14
SHA7:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 35m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$763
Air China
Sep 26
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
18h 40m
1 stop
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 13
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$766
Air China
Sep 9
SFO1:00 pmSan Francisco
18h 40m
1 stop
SHA10:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
Oct 3
SHA8:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
16h 35m
1 stop
SFO10:30 amSan Francisco
$789

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SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

1:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/14

7:55 am-10:30 am

1 stop17h 35m

$763

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sat 9/26

1:00 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/13

10:30 pm-10:30 am

1 stop27h 00m

$766

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 11/26

11:35 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/21

10:50 am-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$788

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 9/24

12:35 am-1:20 pm

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/5

11:50 am-8:40 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$803
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

1:10 am-12:15 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 9/14

1:35 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$824

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

12:20 am-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/20

1:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops19h 49m

$836

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

6:59 pm-11:20 am

2 stops25h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 10/18

9:45 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops37h 55m

$846

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Mon 9/28

6:59 pm-11:20 am

2 stops25h 21m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 10/19

8:50 am-8:40 pm

2 stops26h 50m

$846

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Thu 9/17

1:00 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/20

1:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$946

San FranciscoShanghai

SFO San Francisco - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

SFOSHA

San Francisco

Sun 9/13

2:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop34h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 10/1

1:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$1,034

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $748 to $983.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $763.

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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $811, 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 September, then you should wait until April to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $818.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Francisco when booking week ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for around $1,011 when searching week 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 $883 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights are approximately 29% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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Best Price Found

$486

Fastest flight time

12h 55m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $486. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $763.
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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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $663Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,460 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $669Free CancellationRating
8.3
1,301 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $682Free CancellationRating
8.1
558 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $702Free CancellationRating
7.3
172 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $755Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,221 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom $791Free CancellationRating
7.4
163 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $868Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,542 reviews
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China AirlinesPriceFrom $896Free CancellationRating
8.3
843 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $910Free CancellationRating
7.3
236 reviews
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EVA AirPriceFrom $954Free CancellationRating
8.5
1,522 reviews
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