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$426+ Cheap flights from Pu Dong, China (PVG) 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 10/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PVG — SFO
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Pu Dong (PVG) 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 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$703
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$426
(Trip.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$817

Good round-trip deal

$1,145 or less

Good one-way deal

$635 or less
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Cheapest flights from Pu Dong to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Pu Dong to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 12/238:25 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops42h 30mChina Southern
Tue 1/1311:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop32h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 9/10$703
This Vietnam Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/213:25 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop41h 35mVietnam Airlines
Sat 11/229:10 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 9/11$704
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 9/1111:05 amPVG - SFO
1 stop24h 25mChina Southern
Mon 12/111:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 9/10$706
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:10 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAsiana Airlines
Tue 3/3111:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/9$708
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/201:10 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 50mAsiana Airlines
Sun 3/2911:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/11$709
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/248:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop22h 25mAsiana Airlines
Wed 11/2611:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/11$710
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Thu 10/21:25 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop24h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/3112:25 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/9$712
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/98:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/1011:10 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop20h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/10$713
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:50 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Southern
Mon 10/1312:35 amSFO - PVG
1 stop28h 15mChina Southern
Deal found 9/8$719
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 9/231:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop29h 55mANA
Sun 10/2612:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop22h 15mANA
Deal found 9/9$722
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/208:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop22h 25mAsiana Airlines
Wed 4/111:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 9/11$723
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sat 10/45:50 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 50mChina Southern
Sat 11/14:45 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops40h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 9/9$724

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Pu Dong 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 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Pu Dong

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 10/2

12:20 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop25h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 10/28

12:25 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$712

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/18

8:35 am-11:15 am

1 stop17h 40m

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

12:20 am-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$712

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 11/24

8:40 am-9:15 pm

1 stop28h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 11/25

11:25 am-11:45 pm

1 stop20h 20m

$713

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/8

9:35 am-5:30 pm

1 stop22h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 10/10

11:10 pm-11:05 am

1 stop20h 55m

$713

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$745

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Fri 4/10

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$745

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$745

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$745

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/19

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$745

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/24

1:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 2/26

11:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop20h 15m

$765

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The best insider tips for Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco trip
Airports
PVG

Leave ample time for check-in and security at PVG, as lines can be long. Arrive at least 2.5 hours before departure.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

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Joe Minihane

Joe has been obsessed with travel and flying ever since he was a child. He's a freelance travel journalist and author, and his work has appeared in The Times, Guardian and CNN. As a Europe obsessive, he has stayed in Zurich on a swimming adventure around the city, used Geneva as a base for Alpine adventures and spent time in Copenhagen soaking up the world class culture and cuisine, all the while exploring the best hotels these cities have to offer.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Best time to book a flight from Pu Dong to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Pu Dong to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shanghai Pu Dong 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 PVG to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Pu Dong 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 11, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Pu Dong to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

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

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 11, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, and Cathay Pacific from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,139 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8.2
Very good
479 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,139 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
993 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,139 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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
8,937 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,139 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 Eastern
7.2
Good
165 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,139 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.1

Crew

8.7

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 Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Shanghai Pu Dong, you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 2 flights from Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    A quick flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco can take about 19h 50m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $745. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 6133 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at $410, Air Canada will fly you from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air Canada, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Southern and Asiana Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $652 and $679, respectively. Air Canada is priced at 62% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    Consider United Airlines (41%), Air China (41%) or China Eastern (26%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    The cheapest flight price from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco is $553. On average you can expect to pay $2,790. The most popular route, (Shanghai Pu Dong - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $610.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shanghai Pu Dong 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 7 airlines flying from Pu Dong to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Pu Dong 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 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$410Average$1,128FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
China SouthernCheapest$652Average$833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$679Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$753Average$758FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$761Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,096Average$1,577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,217Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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