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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco from $451

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Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 12:32 pm
PVG
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SFO
35h 37m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
7:25 am - 2:05 pm
SFO
-
PVG
15h 40m
1 stop
$596Air Canada
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21
Vietnam Airlines Logo
3:10 pm - 5:55 pm
PVG
-
SFO
41h 45m
1 stop
Vietnam Airlines Logo
10:50 pm - 12:40 pm
SFO
-
PVG
22h 50m
1 stop
$615Vietnam Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14
Air Canada Logo
3:55 pm - 3:32 pm
PVG
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SFO
14h 37m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
8:23 am - 2:05 pm
SFO
-
PVG
38h 42m
2 stops
$644Air Canada
Tue, Apr 14 - Wed, Apr 22
Korean Air Logo
8:50 am - 10:30 am
PVG
-
SFO
16h 40m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 8:25 pm
SFO
-
PVG
16h 45m
1 stop
$683Korean Air
Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17
Asiana Airlines Logo
8:35 am - 3:00 pm
PVG
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SFO
21h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 3:00 pm
SFO
-
PVG
24h 30m
1 stop
$685Asiana Airlines
Mon, May 4 - Tue, Jun 23
Asiana Airlines Logo
1:10 pm - 3:00 pm
PVG
-
SFO
16h 50m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
-
PVG
30h 25m
1 stop
$686Asiana Airlines
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Apr 22
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 8:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
37h 40m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 10:20 am
SFO
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SHA
18h 45m
1 stop
$719China Southern
Sun, May 10 - Tue, May 19
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 am
SHA
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SFO
31h 15m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 5:05 pm
SFO
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SHA
37h 25m
1 stop
$739Korean Air
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21
China Southern Logo
9:50 pm - 8:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
37h 40m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 10:20 am
SFO
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SHA
18h 45m
1 stop
$741China Southern
Sun, May 17 - Tue, May 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 4:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
18h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 12:20 pm
SFO
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SHA
21h 25m
1 stop
$765Cathay Pacific
Wed, Feb 25 - Sat, Mar 7

Cathay Pacific flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Shanghai to San Francisco flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
Feb 25
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
18h 45m
1 stop
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
Mar 7
SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco
21h 25m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$765
Cathay Pacific
Mar 7
PVG7:05 pmShanghai Pu Dong
18h 10m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
Mar 20
SFO12:25 pmSan Francisco
20h 30m
1 stop
PVG11:55 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$766
Cathay Pacific
Feb 26
SHA1:35 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
SFO9:15 pmSan Francisco
Mar 5
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
22h 35m
1 stop
SHA12:20 pmShanghai Hongqiao Intl
$767

Vietnam Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

Our best Vietnam Airlines deals on Shanghai to San Francisco flight tickets
Vietnam Airlines
May 6
PVG3:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
41h 45m
1 stop
SFO5:55 pmSan Francisco
May 14
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
22h 50m
1 stop
PVG12:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$615
Vietnam Airlines
Apr 11
PVG3:10 pmShanghai Pu Dong
41h 45m
1 stop
SFO5:55 pmSan Francisco
Apr 18
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
22h 50m
1 stop
PVG12:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$662
Vietnam Airlines
Mar 20
PVG3:25 pmShanghai Pu Dong
41h 35m
1 stop
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
22h 50m
1 stop
PVG12:40 pmShanghai Pu Dong
$667

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 January 29, 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 4/13

3:55 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop35h 37m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

7:25 am-2:05 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$596

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/6

3:10 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop41h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

10:50 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$615

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/14

3:55 pm-3:32 pm

1 stop14h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

8:23 am-2:05 pm

2 stops38h 42m

$644

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

8:50 am-10:30 am

1 stop16h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

12:40 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$683

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/4

8:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 6/23

11:30 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$685

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/10

1:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:30 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$686

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/10

9:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

12:35 am-10:20 am

1 stop18h 45m

$719

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 4/13

6:25 pm-10:40 am

1 stop31h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$739

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/17

9:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

12:35 am-10:20 am

1 stop18h 45m

$741

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 2/25

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$765

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai 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 February, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $772.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Shanghai to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $980. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Tuesday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,420.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Shanghai 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 $1,114. Flights in the morning are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $1,395.

What is the cheapest Shanghai to San Francisco flight route?

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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 when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $960 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 for as low as $716 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Shanghai to San Francisco flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Shanghai to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Fastest flight time

11h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The fastest flight from Shanghai to San Francisco takes 11h 10m
Direct flights go from Shanghai to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport in San Francisco. From Shanghai there are direct flights to San Francisco (SFO).
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  • How far is Shanghai to San Francisco by plane?

    The distance between Shanghai and San Francisco is about 6133.8 mi. 11h 10m is a normal flight duration for this route.

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

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

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

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Shanghai 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 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.

Best airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Air CanadaPriceFrom $410Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,667 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom $605Free CancellationRating
7.3
136 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom $649Free CancellationRating
7.2
192 reviews
Search China Eastern flights
Asiana AirlinesPriceFrom $686Free CancellationRating
8.1
501 reviews
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Korean AirPriceFrom $696Free CancellationRating
8.4
1,188 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom $708Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,148 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,095Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,215 reviews
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