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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco from $418

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Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 2:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 05m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
18h 55m1 stop
$697Asiana Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 18
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 8:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
37h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 3:25 pm
SFO
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SHA
23h 50m2 stops
$701China Southern
Sun, Apr 12 - Mon, Apr 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 9:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
38h 30m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 12:20 pm
SFO
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SHA
32h 55m1 stop
$708Cathay Pacific
Mon, Dec 22 - Mon, Jan 12
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 05m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 5:00 pm
SFO
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SHA
26h 30m1 stop
$713Asiana Airlines
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Sep 2
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 8:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
37h 40m2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 11:20 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 45m1 stop
$715China Southern
Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 21
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 9:15 pm
SHA
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SFO
23h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
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SHA
41h 30m1 stop
$716Cathay Pacific
Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 9:15 pm
SHA
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SFO
23h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:25 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
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SHA
41h 30m1 stop
$717Cathay Pacific
Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 5:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
33h 50m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:55 pm - 12:20 pm
SFO
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SHA
21h 25m1 stop
$718Cathay Pacific
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Mar 25
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:30 am
SHA
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SFO
31h 05m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 5:10 pm
SFO
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SHA
37h 30m1 stop
$727Korean Air
Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Mar 26
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 3:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
35h 50m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 5:00 pm
SFO
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SHA
26h 30m1 stop
$728Asiana Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 24

Asiana Airlines flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

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Asiana Airlines
Feb 23
SHA10:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 05m
1 stop
SFO2:00 pmSan Francisco
Mar 18
SFO11:50 pmSan Francisco
18h 55m
1 stop
SHA9:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$697
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Asiana Airlines
Apr 13
SHA6:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 50m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
Apr 23
SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
SHA5:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$728
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Asiana Airlines
Apr 12
SHA6:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 50m
1 stop
SFO3:00 pmSan Francisco
Apr 22
SFO11:30 pmSan Francisco
26h 30m
1 stop
SHA5:00 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$754
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Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Dec 22
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
38h 30m
1 stop
SFO9:00 pmSan Francisco
Jan 12
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$708
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
Mar 20
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
41h 30m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$716
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Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
Mar 20
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
41h 30m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$717
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Depart

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Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

10:55 am-2:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

11:50 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 55m

$697

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

9:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:35 am-3:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$701

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/22

10:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop38h 30m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$708

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 9/2

11:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$713

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/12

9:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

12:35 am-11:20 am

1 stop19h 45m

$715

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/7

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$716

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/7

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$717

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/22

10:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop33h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

11:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$718

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

6:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 3/26

12:40 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop37h 30m

$727

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/13

6:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop35h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 4/24

11:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$728

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of November, then flying in December is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $742.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $981. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,438.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times at noon. Our users have found flights to San Francisco at noon for as low as $1,067. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,401.

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $974 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport for as low as $716 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 31% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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

10h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 10h 55m
There are no direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco. There are no popular flight routes from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco.
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  • How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 6141.2 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 16h 35m.

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

    Prices for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to San Francisco Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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

Best airlines flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

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China SouthernPriceFrom $627Free CancellationRating
7.5
122 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $649Free CancellationRating
7.2
178 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $703Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,183 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $705Free CancellationRating
8.2
490 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $708Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,090 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,087 reviews
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