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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
Round-trip
Economy
Flight information for Shanghai to San Francisco
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Shanghai to San Francisco
| Best Price Found | $1,388 | The best flight deal from Shanghai to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,388 |
| Fastest flight time | 14h 0m | The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Francisco takes 14h 0m |
| Direct flights | None | There are no direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Shanghai Pu Dong - San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco. |
| Airports in San Francisco | 1 airport | There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO) |
How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to San Francisco
Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip
What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
February
The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from Shanghai is February. Most expensive is August
What is the cheapest day to depart Shanghai for San Francisco?
Thursday
The cheapest day of the week is typically Thursday. The most expensive is typically Sunday
When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?
in the evening
Shanghai to San Francisco flights are approximately 20% more expensive in the afternoon than in the evening
What is the cheapest Shanghai to San Francisco flight route?
Shanghai Pu Dong - San Francisco
Fly from Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco for the best Shanghai - San Francisco flight prices
How far in advance should you book Shanghai to San Francisco flights?
40 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco is approximately 40 days to departure
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next three months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Francisco by changing tabs
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Aug 9
SHA3:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 25m
1 stop
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
16h 00m
1 stop
SHA2:50 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
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Sep 20
SHA4:55 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 00m
2 stops
SFO5:55 amSan Francisco
SFO10:50 amSan Francisco
16h 50m
1 stop
SHA3:40 amShanghai Hongqiao Intl
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Best airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco
Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Shanghai to San Francisco with momondo
AirlineFree CancellationPrice
PriceFrom $186
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: The cabin crews professional, kind, and helpful attitude all the time during the flight.
Cons: 1- The boarding, was very late as well as the departure. 2- The captain’s departing and landing technique, I had a feeling the plane was going to dismantle due to his harsh landing!. 3- The food’s quality.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $195
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Yes made sure mask was in place
Cons: No
1 / 10
PriceFrom $321
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Cons: Wouldn't let us on the flight when there was plenty of time to get there. Manager was arrogant and slow - didn't care. Poor policies at that airport.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $348
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Nothing
Cons: Very uncomfortable flight
1 / 10
PriceFrom $391
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Food - Free dinners even for economy class. Entertainment - Every seat has a TV that offers multiple languages and tons of blockbuster movies from a variety of genres. They also offer many television shows in multiple languages and genres and video games. Roomy- The seats are as non-roomy as any airplane. However, the flight attendants don't give you any trouble when you want to just get up and walk around and talk to people. It gives the plane a roomy atmosphere. You can go to spacier sections of the plane to hang out.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $489
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: It was on time.
Cons: The extra leg room seats I purchased where not as advertised. There was an entire row on front of the that was not pictured on the web diagram.
1 / 10
PriceFrom $541
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Everything was fast, smooth and easy.
Cons: Hong Kong Air wouldn’t give me my boarding pass until I had booked an onward flight leaving Thailand. I wish I had foreseen this, it’s annoying having to book a flight in 5 minutes when you don’t know your travel plans.
1 / 7
PriceFrom $546
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Cons: The flight attendants would forget me when tending to everyone
1 / 5
PriceFrom $598
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Cons: Food
1 / 10
PriceFrom $598
Free Cancellation
Reviews
Pros: Standard flight
Cons: My connecting flights were terrible. I was kept at the airport on a layover to another city and they wouldn't let me board because they said my passport number was entered wrong on the reservation. This made no sense as I had gotten off another flight on my way back home. No one at the airport in Shanghai was helpful and it was really frustrating to think that I would be stuck in China. I was finally able to track down a international supervisor who was able to print out my boarding passes and let me board my flight. Unfortunately, another family with small kids were dealing with the same issue as me only their flight was leaving in 30 mins. I hope they were able to make their flight.
1 / 7
Which airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco have COVID-19 safety policies in place?
Many airlines have put safety measures in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Two of the airlines doing this are Philippine Airlines and Delta. When flying from Shanghai to San Francisco, expect masks to be provided - they are required onboard. Aircrafts are also being cleaned thoroughly with enhanced products regularly. Additional policies include the installation of HEPA filters and pre-flight testing. Some airlines are even offering socially-distanced seating for a limited time. Keep in mind that policies will vary by airline.
Are airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco offering flexible cancellation due to COVID-19?
Some of our partner airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco are adopting new policies due to the global impact of COVID-19. Some of the airlines that may be waiving their cancellation fees are United Airlines, China Eastern, and Air China. You can search for the full list of airlines like United Airlines that are offering this flexibility.