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$451+ Cheap flights from Hongqiao Intl, China (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1710:55 am
SHA
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SFO
1 stop19h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 4/811:30 pm
SFO
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SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/26$704
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1410:55 am
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 4/2211:30 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/28$713
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/109:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 40m
China Southern
Tue 5/1912:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$719
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/136:25 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 15m
Korean Air
Tue 4/2112:40 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop37h 25m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/28$739
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/179:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 40m
China Southern
Tue 5/2612:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/27$741
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:55 am
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Thu 10/811:30 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/27$744
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1910:55 am
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 6/2311:30 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/27$749
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/29:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 40m
China Southern
Mon 11/911:35 pm
SFO
-
SHA
2 stops22h 40m
China Southern
Deal found 1/28$755
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/410:55 am
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Tue 6/2311:30 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/27$763
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/139:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 40m
China Southern
Tue 5/1912:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop26h 50m
China Southern
Deal found 1/28$764
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/251:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 3/710:55 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop21h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/26$765
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/261:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 3/59:45 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop22h 35m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/27$766

Find flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hongqiao Intl (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$704
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$451
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,079
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($333 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Hongqiao Intl 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Hongqiao Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/17

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 15m

$704

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/14

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 15m

$713

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

Thu 2/26

10:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop27h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$766

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

10:55 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 5/14

11:30 pm-9:45 am

1 stop19h 15m

$770

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

10:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop38h 45m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$774

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$774

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/23

10:30 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop38h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

10:45 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$774

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

11:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$774

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

4:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop20h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$774

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Hongqiao Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $633). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $907). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco, such as Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Asiana Airlines
8.1
Very good
501 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!
China Southern
7.3
Good
136 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,188 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jacqueline,Aug 2025

ICN - SEA

Well, I was upset at first because I have a special diet and I need to order vegetarian and I couldn’t do it before the trip, but the stewardess were so nice and they gave me sandwiches that were plant-based which I loved!!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. 6 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Departing from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco will take you 19h 05m. Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 6150 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $627. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Asiana Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $649 and $686, respectively. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    $375 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Philippine Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on China Southern and Air China, with prices starting from $383 and $385, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hongqiao Intl 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $633). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $907). 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.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$627Average$782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$649Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$686Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Korean AirCheapest$696Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$708Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,122Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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