San Francisco

Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to San Francisco (SFO)

SHA — SFO
Nov 1 — Nov 81
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Shanghai to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go

Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”

2. Select your favorite providers

We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.

3. Compare prices and book

Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Shanghai to San Francisco are usually found in February or October, booked 28 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Find flight deals from Shanghai to San Francisco

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$800
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

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.
Estimated round-trip price

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?

Booking 25 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (average of $835). Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,395). 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?

When flying from Shanghai to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

The best insider tips for Shanghai to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Shanghai to San Francisco trip
Our travel experts
Joe Minihane

Joe Minihane

Expert on PVG

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.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shanghai to San Francisco, such as Korean Air,Asiana Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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!!

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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!!

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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!!

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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!!

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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!!

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

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

  • 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 11.0 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?

    Korean Air, at $674, was found to be the cheapest airline from Shanghai to San Francisco.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Asiana Airlines and Vietnam Airlines. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai 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 Air China and Vietnam Airlines, with prices starting from $385 and $388, respectively.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco (average of $835). Flying from Shanghai to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,395). 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.

See more FAQs

Traveling to a place near San Francisco?

Book flights to San Francisco if you plan to visit one of these locations
South San Francisco
Santa Clara
Santa Cruz
Walnut Creek
Emeryville
Hayward
Burlingame
Rancho Cordova
San Bruno
Roseville
Redwood City
Cupertino
Newark
Fairfield
San Ramon
Manteca
Vallejo
San Carlos
Turlock
Davis

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Shanghai to San Francisco

Top 10 airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Asiana AirlinesCheapest$437Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
China SouthernCheapest$605Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Korean AirCheapest$674Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$711Average$713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$715Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air ChinaCheapest$800Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Cathay PacificCheapest$903Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$1,132Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Japan AirlinesCheapest$1,222Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.