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$429+ Cheap flights from Shanghai, China 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — SFO
may. 4 — may. 111
dom. 5/4
dom. 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to San Francisco are usually found in February or March, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) 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 abril 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$800
(Viajes Éxito)

One-way from

$429
(Kiwi.com)

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January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,001
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 29, 2025.

This Viajes Éxito deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Viajes Éxito is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/64:50 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops22h 02mChina Southern
jue. 8/2812:35 amSFO - SHA
1 stop41h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 4/29$800
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/139:55 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops41h 03mChina Southern
lun. 8/1112:35 amSFO - PVG
2 stops28h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 4/28$800
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sáb. 5/104:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
sáb. 11/111:25 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/28$803
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/247:55 amSHA - SFO
1 stop17h 35mAir China
lun. 7/141:25 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops41h 25mAir China
Deal found 4/28$806
This Asiana Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 5/218:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop21h 55mAsiana Airlines
jue. 7/311:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop21h 15mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/28$810
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/68:10 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops50h 07mUnited Airlines
jue. 5/81:15 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$820
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/68:25 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/291:10 pmSFO - SHA
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$826
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/66:50 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
vie. 8/291:10 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$826
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
sáb. 5/246:10 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop36h 20mAsiana Airlines
sáb. 7/511:30 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop26h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/28$838
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/223:45 pmPVG - SFO
2 stops30h 53mAir China
lun. 7/144:13 pmSFO - PVG
2 stops39h 37mAir China
Deal found 4/28$839
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/238:50 amPVG - SFO
1 stop16h 50mKorean Air
jue. 7/31:10 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop16h 00mKorean Air
Deal found 4/28$852
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/64:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
vie. 5/911:10 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop21h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/28$870

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shanghai 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 abril 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shanghai to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Shanghai

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 6/6

4:50 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops22h 02m

San Francisco

jue. 8/28

12:35 am-9:20 am

1 stop41h 45m

$800

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

mar. 5/13

9:55 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops41h 03m

San Francisco

lun. 8/11

12:35 am-8:30 pm

2 stops28h 55m

$800

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 5/10

4:00 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

sáb. 11/1

11:25 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$803

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

mié. 5/21

8:35 am-3:30 pm

1 stop21h 55m

San Francisco

jue. 7/3

11:30 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 15m

$810

ShanghaiSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

vie. 6/6

8:25 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 05m

San Francisco

vie. 8/29

1:10 pm-10:00 am

2 stops29h 50m

$826

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 6/6

6:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop30h 40m

San Francisco

vie. 8/29

1:10 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$826

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

jue. 5/22

3:45 pm-7:38 am

2 stops30h 53m

San Francisco

lun. 7/14

4:13 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops39h 37m

$839

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 5/23

8:50 am-10:40 am

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

jue. 7/3

1:10 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$852

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

sáb. 5/24

7:05 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

vie. 7/4

1:05 am-1:15 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$870

ShanghaiSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

vie. 10/24

3:10 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop41h 50m

San Francisco

dom. 11/9

9:10 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops49h 05m

$896

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The best insider tips for Shanghai to San Francisco flights

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

Allow 2.5 hours for check-in and security at PVG, especially for international departures, to avoid delays.

Read more about PVGby Joe Minihane
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective 40-minute trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

Joe Minihane

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 Shanghai to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Shanghai with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Shanghai to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Shanghai to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

Booking 5 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 Shanghai 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 abril 29, 2025.

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

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Shanghai to San Francisco. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated abril 29, 2025.

The most flights from CN2 to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 abril 29, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,459 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
ANA
8.3
Very good
852 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,186 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai 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?

    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 2 inbound flights from Shanghai per day. 10 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Shanghai on a regular basis.

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

    China Southern, at $800, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Philippine Airlines and Air China. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $431 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Southern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Air China, with prices starting from $440 and $447, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to San Francisco from Shanghai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: China Eastern (81%), United Airlines (80%), Air China( 80%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $455. While the most popular route (Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $690 on average our data indicates $1,138 when flying from Shanghai to San Francisco.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 10 airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Shanghai 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 abril 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$651Average$822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
China SouthernCheapest$652Average$867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$746Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Cathay PacificCheapest$751Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Korean AirCheapest$765Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air ChinaCheapest$857Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$930Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
ANACheapest$993Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,026Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,306Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%

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