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$438+ 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 5/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
Feb 18 — Feb 251
Wed 2/18
Wed 2/25
1 adult, Economy
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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 19, 2026.

Most accurate provider

oojo
3 stars

Most trusted provider

oojo
3 stars

Round-trip from

$683
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$438
(FlightHub)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,079
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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 19, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 3/189:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 50m
China Southern
Mon 4/2012:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
2 stops22h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/17$683
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Thu 5/2112:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
2 stops30h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/16$704
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 5/68:00 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops39h 30m
China Southern
Thu 5/2112:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
2 stops30h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/17$705
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 3/189:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 50m
China Southern
Thu 4/2312:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
2 stops22h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/17$726
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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
-
SFO
1 stop19h 05m
Asiana Airlines
Wed 4/2211:30 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 15m
Asiana Airlines
Deal found 1/17$732
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Tue 3/246:25 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 05m
Korean Air
Thu 4/912:40 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop37h 25m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/18$738
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops38h 50m
China Southern
Sat 5/1612:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/16$740
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 3/189:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 50m
China Southern
Tue 4/2112:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop18h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/17$741
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sat 3/146:25 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop31h 05m
Korean Air
Wed 4/2212:40 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop37h 25m
Korean Air
Deal found 1/17$743
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sat 3/71:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop23h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 3/2012:25 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop32h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/17$766
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 5/39:50 pm
SHA
-
SFO
2 stops37h 40m
China Southern
Tue 5/1912:35 am
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop19h 45m
China Southern
Deal found 1/17$769
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 3/41:35 pm
SHA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 3/1112:25 pm
SFO
-
SHA
1 stop32h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/18$773

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 19, 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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ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/6

9:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops37h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

12:35 am-3:25 pm

2 stops23h 50m

$705

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

10:50 am-8:30 pm

2 stops24h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 5/21

12:35 am-10:20 pm

2 stops30h 45m

$705

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/4

1:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops21h 40m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

12:35 am-10:20 am

2 stops42h 45m

$740

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/23

6:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$743

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/25

6:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 4/20

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$743

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 3/20

6:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

12:40 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$743

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/9

1:35 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

12:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$766

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/7

2:50 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops20h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

12:35 am-12:20 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$769

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/4

1:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

12:25 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop32h 55m

$773

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/7

1:35 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop23h 40m

San Francisco

Fri 3/20

12:25 pm-8:55 pm

1 stop41h 30m

$774

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 1/17

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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 Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 oojo to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. oojo Users can find the same prices on Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. oojo >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 oojo the most. oojo 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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.

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 January 19, 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
1,187 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
1,187 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
502 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
1,139 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
9,177 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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
133 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,187 reviews

Food

8.1

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

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 31h 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 35% 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 19, 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$703Average$772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Cathay PacificCheapest$708Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,122Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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