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Cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco (SFO) from $418

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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Shanghai to San Francisco are usually found in December or October, booked 87 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday 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 May 2, 2024.

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December

Average price

$1,602

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$268
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Shanghai to San Francisco?

Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to San Francisco.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 100% by booking at least 33 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Shanghai to San Francisco within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,562.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to San Francisco from Shanghai average $1,526. You can even find prices in February for less than $1,526, as users have found deals to San Francisco from as low as $792. The month of January appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Francisco from Shanghai. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 59%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco (SHA - SFO)?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 24% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Cheap Asiana Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Asiana Airlines for the route between Shanghai and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Consider these cheap Asiana Airlines flights we've found departing from Shanghai to San Francisco. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 6/54:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop13h 50mAsiana Airlines
Mon 6/2411:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$987
Tue 6/114:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop13h 50mAsiana Airlines
Tue 6/2511:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,028
Sat 6/88:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop21h 35mAsiana Airlines
Tue 6/2511:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,068
Tue 6/114:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop13h 50mAsiana Airlines
Sun 6/2311:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,070
Mon 6/1011:40 amPVG - SFO
1 stop18h 30mAsiana Airlines
Tue 6/2511:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,077
Tue 6/44:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop13h 50mAsiana Airlines
Wed 6/1911:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,091
Sat 6/88:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop21h 35mAsiana Airlines
Mon 6/2411:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,110
Thu 6/134:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop13h 50mAsiana Airlines
Thu 6/2711:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,111
Thu 6/64:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop13h 50mAsiana Airlines
Wed 6/1911:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,121

Cheap Philippine Airlines flights from Shanghai to San Francisco

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Philippine Airlines for the route between Shanghai and San Francisco. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Some of the lowest-priced Philippine Airlines flights we've found at this time heading from Shanghai to San Francisco. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Thu 6/274:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 9/311:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$996
Sun 6/94:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 7/1311:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,008
Fri 5/104:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 10/3111:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,024
Tue 6/254:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 7/1411:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,044
Tue 6/254:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 7/1511:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,059
Tue 7/94:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/111:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,067
Wed 6/264:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 9/511:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,092

Cheap Shanghai to San Francisco flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Shanghai to San Francisco specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Prices were last updated on May 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Shanghai to San Francisco in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 5/284:25 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 8/811:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$798
Sat 5/184:25 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 11/111:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$861
Mon 5/204:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop13h 50mAsiana Airlines
Tue 6/1811:30 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 35mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 5/2$987
Fri 5/104:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 10/3111:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,024
Sun 5/51:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop30h 00mANA
Wed 5/81:45 amSFO - PVG
1 stop31h 50mANA
Deal found 5/1$1,032
Tue 5/71:55 amPVG - SFO
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2112:50 amSFO - PVG
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,064
Sun 5/2610:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/293:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,071
Thu 5/21:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1712:15 amSFO - SHA
1 stop20h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$1,082
Thu 5/212:20 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific
Tue 9/1712:15 amSFO - PVG
1 stop26h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$1,082

Shanghai to San Francisco 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Shanghai and San Francisco in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Shanghai to San Francisco in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 9/134:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 3/811:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$652
Thu 9/124:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 3/811:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop24h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$686
Fri 8/304:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 9/1811:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$696
Wed 8/284:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 9/2911:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/2$721
Thu 9/124:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Fri 3/711:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop18h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$757
Tue 9/34:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 9/2511:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$767
Mon 9/24:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 10/3111:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/2$791
Tue 5/284:25 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 8/811:50 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop23h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$798
Sat 9/144:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Sun 3/911:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/30$828

Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Shanghai

Discover non-stop flight options from Shanghai to San Francisco. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Consider booking one of these non-stop flights heading from Shanghai to San Francisco. Users can also choose from other Shanghai to San Francisco flights by using the search form above.
Sat 5/185:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 15mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/11:40 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,404
Thu 6/1312:45 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 9/512:00 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$1,439
Tue 6/255:25 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/1511:25 amSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,471
Mon 6/1012:45 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 9/212:00 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$1,602
Mon 6/1012:45 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 9/512:00 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$1,613
Mon 6/312:45 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 6/2412:00 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1$1,646
Thu 6/2712:45 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 9/512:00 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$1,655
Thu 6/1312:45 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Mon 9/212:00 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/30$1,671
Thu 5/2312:45 pmPVG - SFO
Nonstop11h 20mChina Eastern
Thu 5/3012:00 pmSFO - PVG
Nonstop13h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 5/1$1,684

Shanghai to San Francisco flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Shanghai to San Francisco for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Consider one of these great deals we found on last-minute flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Fri 5/104:00 pmPVG - SFO
1 stop19h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 10/3111:00 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop25h 50mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,024
Tue 5/71:55 amPVG - SFO
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2112:50 amSFO - PVG
2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,064
Fri 5/101:20 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop24h 00mCathay Pacific
Thu 10/3111:55 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop21h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/1$1,082
Tue 5/71:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop30h 00mANA
Wed 5/2210:35 amSFO - PVG
2 stops23h 00mANA
Deal found 5/1$1,116
Wed 5/81:35 amPVG - SFO
1 stop30h 00mANA
Sun 6/211:10 amSFO - PVG
1 stop32h 25mANA
Deal found 5/1$1,118
Tue 5/71:55 amPVG - SFO
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/2112:50 amSFO - PVG
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,122
Fri 5/104:50 pmSHA - SFO
1 stop20h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/101:35 pmSFO - SHA
1 stop31h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2$1,152
Fri 5/108:40 amPVG - SFO
1 stop28h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/101:35 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop31h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/2$1,152
Fri 5/105:30 pmPVG - SFO
3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/105:15 pmSFO - PVG
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,174

One-way flights to San Francisco from Shanghai

Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Shanghai to San Francisco can choose from these deals. Users needing a return flight from Shanghai to San Francisco should utilize the search form above.
Mon 5/2010:15 amSHA - SFO
3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$418
Wed 5/154:10 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops33h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$422
Thu 5/237:50 pmSHA - SFO
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$456
Sun 6/92:05 amPVG - SFO
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$480
Thu 5/910:00 pmPVG - SFO
3 stops51h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$482
Thu 5/168:10 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$483
Sun 5/2610:20 amPVG - SFO
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$485
Sun 5/511:00 amPVG - SFO
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$486
Wed 5/229:00 pmSHA - SFO
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$487

Find flights from Shanghai to San Francisco within your budget

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 2,899,487 searches. Data last updated May 2, 2024.

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$987 - $1,149

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Price

Shanghai Pu DongSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/5

1 stop13h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 6/24

1 stop19h 35m

$987

Shanghai Pu DongSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 6/27

1 stop19h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/3

1 stop23h 40m

$996

Shanghai Pu DongSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/5

1 stop30h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

1 stop31h 50m

$1,032

Shanghai Pu DongSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 6/15

1 stop18h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 9/5

1 stop18h 20m

$1,040

Shanghai Pu DongSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/7

2 stops33h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 5/21

2 stops33h 05m

$1,064

Shanghai Pu DongSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 5/18

1 stop28h 45m

San Francisco

Thu 10/31

1 stop25h 05m

$1,082

Shanghai Pu DongSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/14

1 stop14h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 9/7

1 stop16h 20m

$1,139

Shanghai Pu DongSan Francisco

PVG - SFO

PVGSFO

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 6/23

1 stop24h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 7/13

1 stop22h 50m

$1,143

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlSan Francisco

SHA - SFO

SHASFO

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 6/3

1 stop35h 55m

San Francisco

Thu 6/20

1 stop32h 25m

$1,149

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When is the best time to 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 January 28, 2024.
Booking 86 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.
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When is the cheapest time 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 April 28, 2024.
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Noon
Afternoon
Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to San Francisco by month

Plan your trip from Shanghai to San Francisco by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Shanghai to San Francisco is currently $467 while a round-trip flight costs $1,070. Price data was last updated on April 28, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (average of $268). Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $384). 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.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$306

May

$314

June

$384

July

$367

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$268

Temperature and rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °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 May 2, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Asiana Airlines, Philippine Airlines and ANA. 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.
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

ANA
8.5
Very good
942 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Asiana Airlines
8.4
Very good
591 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,543 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,487 reviews
Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,185 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.5

Reviews

1 / 10

if you can put more multiples language agents in air service especially Chinese or French ,the customer who speaks those languages will be much happier than now

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 1 inbound flight from Shanghai per day. 14 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Shanghai on a regular basis.

  • Can I find flights from Shanghai to San Francisco for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to San Francisco for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Asiana Airlines for just $987, but on average you can expect to pay $1,052.

  • Are there nonstop flights from Shanghai to San Francisco for under $1,500 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco under $1,500. A good price for a nonstop flight from Shanghai to San Francisco is less than $1,679.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Shanghai to San Francisco for under $1,100?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Shanghai to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $1,100.

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

    Asiana Airlines, at $987, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Philippine Airlines and ANA. These flights start at 34% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Shanghai to San Francisco?

    American Airlines, Air Canada and Air China are the most popular airlines when flying from Shanghai to San Francisco.

  • What does SHA to SFO mean?

    SHA stands for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Shanghai to San Francisco?

    Shanghai to San Francisco flights have a layover in Incheon most of the time. Shanghai to San Francisco flights stop in Tokyo the next most.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Incheon?

    Incheon travelers tend to visit Wolmido Amusement Park, Sorae Fish Market, and Seokbawi Market more than anywhere else. Travelers on a layover in Incheon can visit Wolmido Amusement Park, Sorae Fish Market, and Seokbawi Market, by traveling 8.3 mi, 16.1 mi, and 13.2 mi, respectively after landing at Incheon Intl. Those looking to explore during their layover in Incheon can rent a car from Incheon Intl for about $71 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Tokyo?

    The majority of Tokyo visitors spend their time at Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Tower, and Roppongi Hills. Akihabara Electric Town, Tokyo Tower and Roppongi Hills are located about 10.3 mi, 7.9 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Tokyo Haneda if you are interested in checking them out. Those looking to explore during their layover in Tokyo can rent a car from Tokyo Haneda for about $44 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Shanghai to San Francisco flights?

    Shanghai to San Francisco flights have a layover in Manila least often.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Shanghai to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Shanghai to San Francisco with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Shanghai to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Shanghai to San Francisco?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Shanghai to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Shanghai to San Francisco flight deals updated?

    The Shanghai to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/2.

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