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$428+ 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 12/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco are usually found in May or February, booked 23 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$712
(Cathay Pacific)

One-way from

$428
(Cathay Pacific)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$899
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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 September 16, 2025.

This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/234:35 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop20h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 1/1311:25 amSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/15$712
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/291:35 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/511:25 amSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$714
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 9/171:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop19h 10mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/2512:20 amSFO - SHA
1 stop20h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/16$735
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Mon 12/2210:30 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 1/1210:55 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$736
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/161:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop19h 10mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/2712:25 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop32h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/14$755
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/179:50 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops37h 50mChina Southern
Tue 2/1711:35 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop22h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 9/15$766
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 11/1310:55 amSHA - SFO
1 stop20h 05mAsiana Airlines
Thu 2/2611:30 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/13$771
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 12/1710:55 amSHA - SFO
1 stop20h 05mAsiana Airlines
Tue 2/1711:30 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/15$772
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 11/110:55 amSHA - SFO
1 stop19h 05mAsiana Airlines
Mon 11/1011:30 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop18h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/16$786
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 11/146:25 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Sat 4/2512:40 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 9/15$793
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 12/46:25 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop31h 05mKorean Air
Tue 6/212:40 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop37h 25mKorean Air
Deal found 9/14$799
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/179:50 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops37h 40mChina Southern
Thu 9/2512:35 amSFO - SHA
2 stops43h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 9/16$816

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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 September 16, 2025.
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

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 12/23

1:35 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop23h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

11:35 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$712

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/22

10:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop33h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

11:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$712

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/29

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

11:25 am-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$714

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/29

8:00 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops34h 35m

San Francisco

Wed 11/5

7:30 am-9:30 am

3 stops34h 00m

$755

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/17

9:50 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

11:35 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$766

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/7

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$768

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/28

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

12:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$768

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 2/24

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

10:55 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$769

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/21

10:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop33h 35m

$428

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/13

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$428

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco is 23 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from SHA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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 September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco, such as Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and China Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
1,140 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
8.2
Very good
480 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
7.5
Good
110 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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
8,924 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
166 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,140 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

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

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  • 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. 8 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 23h 25m. 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 Philippine Airlines is currently your cheapest option to San Francisco, with prices starting at $622. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and China Eastern, with the lowest prices starting at $642 and $649, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 8 airlines flying from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$622Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$642Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$649Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Cathay PacificCheapest$708Average$756FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$765Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$772Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
ANACheapest$890Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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