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Cheap flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco from $523

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9:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
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11:35 pm - 12:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
44h 40m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$652China Southern
Wed, Nov 4 - Mon, Nov 30
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9:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 40m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$656China Southern
Wed, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 7
China Southern Logo
8:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
38h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 40m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$678China Southern
Sun, Nov 8 - Mon, Nov 30
China Southern Logo
2:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 40m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$678China Southern
Mon, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 30
China Southern Logo
2:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 40m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$678China Southern
Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 30
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
37h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 40m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$708China Southern
Fri, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 30
China Southern Logo
4:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
18h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 40m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$708China Southern
Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 30
China Southern Logo
6:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
16h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
China Southern Logo
11:35 pm - 2:15 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22h 40m2 stops Wuhan Guangzhou Baiyun
$708China Southern
Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 30
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6:15 pm - 2:30 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
36h 15m1 stop Seoul Gimpo Intl
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11:50 pm - 5:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl
$6,358Asiana Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Apr 29
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6:15 pm - 2:30 pmSHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco
36h 15m1 stop Seoul Gimpo Intl
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 5:00 pmSFO  San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m1 stop Incheon Intl
$6,358Asiana Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Fri, Apr 30

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Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

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Cathay Pacific
Nov 6
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco
Nov 28
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$875
Cathay Pacific
Nov 20
SHA4:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 20m
1 stop
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco
Nov 27
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$877
Cathay Pacific
Nov 20
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 20m
1 stop
SFO8:55 pmSan Francisco
Nov 29
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
24h 25m
1 stop
SHA3:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$905

Air China flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

Our best Air China deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Air China
Nov 21
SHA7:45 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
Nov 28
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
32h 45m
1 stop
SHA12:45 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$816
Air China
Nov 3
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
Nov 28
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
17h 40m
1 stop
SHA9:40 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$840
Air China
Nov 20
SHA10:30 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 00m
1 stop
SFO9:30 amSan Francisco
Jan 23
SFO12:00 pmSan Francisco
37h 55m
1 stop
SHA5:55 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$842

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/4

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops44h 40m

$652

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/23

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 1/7

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$656

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/8

8:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops38h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$678

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 11/9

2:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$678

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/5

2:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops20h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$678

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 11/6

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop37h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$708

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/3

4:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$708
Quickest round-trip

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 11/7

6:50 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 11/30

11:35 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$708

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/2

6:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 4/29

11:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$6,358

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - SFO San Francisco

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/2

6:15 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop36h 15m

San Francisco

Fri 4/30

11:50 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$6,358

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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 $713.

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 Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $1,272. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,403.

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 $1,280. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,419.

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

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flight.

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

As of October 2026, prices for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 15% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$523

Fastest flight time

10h 55m

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $523. The best round-trip flight deal from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $652.
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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Frequently asked questions about flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • How far is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 6142.1 mi away from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 10h 55m.

  • 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?

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