Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco (SFO) from $373

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Shanghai?

  For a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Shanghai per day. 14 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Shanghai on a regular basis.

• Can I find flights from Shanghai to San Francisco for under $700 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to San Francisco for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Philippine Airlines for just $654, but on average you can expect to pay $879.

• Are there nonstop flights from Shanghai to San Francisco for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco under $1,400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Shanghai to San Francisco is less than $1,542.

• Are there last-minute flights available from Shanghai to San Francisco for under $900?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from Shanghai to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $900.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco round-trip?

  Philippine Airlines, at $654, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Francisco. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Asiana Airlines. These flights start at 53% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  American Airlines, Air Canada and Air China are the most popular airlines when flying from Shanghai to San Francisco.

• What does SHA to SFO mean?

  SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

• Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  Shanghai to San Francisco flights have a layover in Incheon most of the time. Shanghai to San Francisco flights stop in Tokyo the next most.

• What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Incheon?

  Incheon travelers tend to visit Wolmido Amusement Park, Sorae Fish Market, and Seokbawi Market more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Incheon can visit Wolmido Amusement Park, Sorae Fish Market, and Seokbawi Market, by traveling 8.3 mi, 16.1 mi, and 13.2 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Incheon can rent a car from Incheon Intl for about $73 per day.

• What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

  The majority of Tokyo visitors spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Tower, and Roppongi Hills. Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Tower and Roppongi Hills are located about 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Tokyo can rent a car from Tokyo Haneda for about $45 per day.

• Where are the least popular layover locations for Shanghai to San Francisco flights?

  Shanghai to San Francisco flights have a layover in Manila least often.

• Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your Shanghai to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from Shanghai to San Francisco with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Shanghai to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to San Francisco by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Shanghai to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the Shanghai to San Francisco flight deals updated?

  The Shanghai to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/9.