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Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
Shanghai to San Francisco flight comparison made easy
Below you can see the best fares for your 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
Quickest
Cheapest
Multiple Airlines
SHA
9:55 pm
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
18h 18m
2 Stops
1:13 am
+1
SFO
San Francisco airport
SFO
6:00 am
San Francisco airport
35h 00m
2 Stops
8:00 am
+2
SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
428 USD
Multiple Airlines
PVG
9:55 pm
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
18h 18m
2 Stops
1:13 am
+1
SFO
San Francisco airport
SFO
6:00 am
San Francisco airport
35h 00m
2 Stops
8:00 am
+2
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
428 USD
United Airlines
SHA
8:30 am
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
11h 10m
4:40 am
SFO
San Francisco airport
SFO
11:30 pm
San Francisco airport
20h 15m
1 Stop
10:45 am
+2
SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
440 USD
United Airlines
SHA
8:30 am
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
11h 10m
4:40 am
SFO
San Francisco airport
SFO
11:30 pm
San Francisco airport
20h 15m
1 Stop
10:45 am
+2
SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
440 USD
United Airlines
PVG
8:30 am
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
11h 10m
4:40 am
SFO
San Francisco airport
SFO
11:30 pm
San Francisco airport
20h 15m
1 Stop
10:45 am
+2
PVG
Shanghai Pu Dong airport
440 USD
Korean Air
SHA
4:50 pm
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
16h 50m
1 Stop
6:40 pm
SFO
San Francisco airport
SFO
5:50 am
San Francisco airport
16h 20m
1 Stop
1:10 pm
+1
SHA
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl airport
673 USD
How to get the cheapest flight 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 for your trip
CHEAPEST MONTH TO FLY
November
The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from Shanghai is November. Most expensive is July
CHEAPEST DAY TO FLY
Wednesday
The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday
CHEAPEST TIME TO FLY
in the Afternoon
Shanghai to San Francisco flights are approximately 14% more expensive at Noon than in the Afternoon
CHEAPEST AIRLINE
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines, China Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from Shanghai to San Francisco
CHEAPEST ROUTE
Shanghai Pu Dong - San Francisco
Fly from Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco for the best Shanghai - San Francisco flight prices
CHEAPEST TIME TO BOOK
54 days before
The cheapest time to buy a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco is approximately 54 days to departure
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Days before departure
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Flight information for Shanghai to San Francisco
Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Shanghai to San Francisco
Fastest flight time
11h 0m
The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Francisco takes 11h 0m.
Direct flights
Every day
Direct flights go from Shanghai to San Francisco every day.
Airports in San Francisco
1 airport
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
Cost comparison between Shanghai and San Francisco
Compare the costs of everyday items in Shanghai and San Francisco
Food
Inexpensive restaurant
5.00 USD
Shanghai
15 USD
San Francisco
Fast food
McDonald's meal
4.78 USD
Shanghai
8.03 USD
San Francisco
Soft drink
0.33 liter
0.62 USD
Shanghai
2.23 USD
San Francisco
Coffee
Cappuccino
4.48 USD
Shanghai
4.52 USD
San Francisco
Public transport
One-way ticket
0.60 USD
Shanghai
2.76 USD
San Francisco
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*Flight prices to San Francisco are based on prices for economy tickets found by momondo users during searches within the last 72 hours. These prices may no longer be available.