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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco from $428

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco departing on 10/17. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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4:35 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
32h 55m1 stop
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9:45 pm - 8:55 pmSFO-SHA
31h 10m1 stop
$712Cathay Pacific
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Tue, Dec 23 - Tue, Jan 13
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 10:15 pmSHA-SFO
23h 40m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:25 am - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
32h 55m1 stop
$714Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 5
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
37h 50m2 stops
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:10 pmSFO-SHA
22h 35m1 stop
$766China Southern
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Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Feb 17
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10:55 am - 3:00 pmSHA-SFO
20h 05m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 9:45 amSFO-SHA
18h 15m1 stop
$772Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Dec 17 - Tue, Feb 17
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:00 pmSHA-SFO
20h 05m1 stop
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11:30 pm - 9:45 amSFO-SHA
19h 15m1 stop
$775Asiana Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Mar 11
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
31h 05m1 stop
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12:40 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-SHA
37h 25m1 stop
$793Korean Air
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Fri, Nov 14 - Sat, May 2
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 9:30 amSHA-SFO
31h 05m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-SHA
37h 25m1 stop
$799Korean Air
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Jun 2
China Southern Logo
10:50 am - 7:40 pmSHA-SFO
24h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 2:10 pmSFO-SHA
22h 35m2 stops
$821China Southern
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Sat, Mar 7 - Thu, Mar 19
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 9:15 amSHA-SFO
16h 20m1 stop
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11:45 am - 10:55 amSFO-SHA
31h 10m1 stop
$924Air China
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Wed, Dec 24 - Sat, Jan 3
Air China Logo
8:55 am - 9:15 amSHA-SFO
16h 20m1 stop
Air China Logo
11:45 am - 10:55 pmSFO-SHA
19h 10m1 stop
$933Air China
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Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Feb 25

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 23
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
32h 55m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
Jan 13
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
31h 10m
1 stop
SHA8:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$712
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Cathay Pacific
Oct 29
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
SFO10:15 pmSan Francisco
Nov 5
SFO11:25 amSan Francisco
32h 55m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$714
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Cathay Pacific
Sep 17
SHA1:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 10m
1 stop
SFO5:30 pmSan Francisco
Sep 25
SFO12:20 amSan Francisco
20h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:05 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$735
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China Southern flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

Our best China Southern deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
China Southern
Dec 17
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 50m
2 stops
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
Feb 17
SFO11:35 pmSan Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
SHA2:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$766
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China Southern
Sep 17
SHA9:50 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
37h 40m
2 stops
SFO8:30 pmSan Francisco
Sep 25
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
43h 45m
2 stops
SHA11:20 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$816
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China Southern
Mar 7
SHA10:50 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 50m
1 stop
SFO7:40 pmSan Francisco
Mar 19
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
22h 35m
2 stops
SHA2:10 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$821
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco 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 September 16, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/23

4:35 pm-9:30 am

1 stop32h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

9:45 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$712

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/29

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

11:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$714

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/17

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:35 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$766

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/17

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop18h 15m

$772

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 1/14

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop20h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 15m

$775

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/14

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$793

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 12/4

6:25 pm-9:30 am

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$799

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/7

10:50 am-7:40 pm

1 stop24h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 3/19

12:35 am-2:10 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$821

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/24

8:55 am-9:15 am

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

11:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop31h 10m

$924

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/18

8:55 am-9:15 am

1 stop16h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

11:45 am-10:55 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$933

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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 May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $765.

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 $983. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,436.

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 $1,152. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,614.

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 $984 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 $749 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 5% 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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Cheap Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (SHA to SFO) flight deals and tips

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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 20m.

  • 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.

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

  • 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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Philippine AirlinesPriceFrom $622Free CancellationRating
7.2
911 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $642Free CancellationRating
7.5
110 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $649Free CancellationRating
7.2
166 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $708Free CancellationRating
7.6
993 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $765Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,140 reviews
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Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $772Free CancellationRating
8.2
480 reviews
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ANAPriceFrom $890Free CancellationRating
8.4
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