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$398+ Cheap flights from Shenzhen (SZX) 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SZX — SFO
May 5 — May 121
Mon 5/5
Mon 5/12
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shenzhen (SZX) 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 April 30, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,228
(Ovago)

One-way from

$398
(Kiwi.com)
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Cheapest flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shenzhen to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This China Southern 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/134:00 pmSZX - SFO
2 stops43h 40mChina Southern
Thu 6/1912:35 amSFO - SZX
2 stops24h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 4/29$1,045
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/1310:30 amSZX - SFO
2 stops43h 37mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/2010:35 pmSFO - SZX
2 stops57h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$1,484
This AranGrant 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 AranGrant is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/17:15 amSZX - SFO
1 stop16h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 10/912:00 pmSFO - SZX
1 stop21h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/29$4,176
This Asiana Airlines 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 Asiana Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/311:50 pmSZX - SFO
1 stop17h 10mAsiana Airlines
Sun 10/511:30 pmSFO - SZX
1 stop22h 10mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 4/29$4,407
This Korean Air 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 Korean Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:45 pmSZX - SFO
1 stop36h 55mKorean Air
Wed 10/812:50 pmSFO - SZX
1 stop31h 45mKorean Air
Deal found 4/29$5,247
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/48:55 amSZX - SFO
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/118:10 pmSFO - SZX
1 stop44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$5,296
This Vietnam Airlines 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 Vietnam Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:40 amSZX - SFO
1 stop22h 00mVietnam Airlines
Thu 10/910:50 pmSFO - SZX
2 stops30h 05mVietnam Airlines
Deal found 4/29$5,467
This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/35:00 pmSZX - SFO
2 stops21h 00mANA
Wed 10/89:30 pmSFO - SZX
2 stops26h 40mANA
Deal found 4/29$5,947
This Air Canada 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:30 amSZX - SFO
2 stops24h 08mAir Canada
Sat 10/114:35 pmSFO - SZX
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$6,442
This China Airlines 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 China Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/16:05 pmSZX - SFO
1 stop17h 25mChina Airlines
Sat 10/41:05 amSFO - SZX
1 stop24h 40mChina Airlines
Deal found 4/29$6,595
This Singapore Airlines 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/42:15 amSZX - SFO
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Sun 10/56:00 amSFO - SZX
3 stops52h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/29$6,706
This Air France 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/47:00 pmSZX - SFO
2 stops55h 45mKLM
Wed 10/81:45 pmSFO - SZX
2 stops36h 45mKLM
Deal found 4/29$10,754

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Shenzhen 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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Shenzhen

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Thu 7/24

7:35 pm-7:20 am

1 stop26h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

1:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop25h 50m

$1,228

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Thu 7/24

1:15 pm-7:41 am

3 stops33h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

1:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$1,447

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Wed 7/23

2:15 am-8:15 pm

2 stops33h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 9/20

11:30 am-1:10 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,655

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Thu 7/24

9:10 am-4:55 pm

2 stops22h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 9/19

1:20 am-6:20 pm

2 stops26h 00m

$4,084

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Mon 9/1

7:15 am-9:05 am

1 stop16h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

12:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop21h 10m

$4,176

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Sun 8/31

1:50 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop17h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

11:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

$4,407

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Sun 8/31

9:10 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops38h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

12:35 am-1:10 pm

2 stops21h 35m

$4,513

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Wed 9/3

12:45 pm-10:40 am

1 stop36h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

12:50 pm-11:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$5,247

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Wed 9/3

10:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop18h 35m

San Francisco

Thu 10/9

1:25 pm-9:35 pm

2 stops41h 10m

$5,385

ShenzhenSan Francisco

SZX - SFO

SZXSFO

Shenzhen

Sun 8/31

11:40 am-6:40 pm

1 stop22h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

10:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$5,467

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/28

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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 Shenzhen to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 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 Shenzhen-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Shenzhen-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Shenzhen-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Shenzhen-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Shenzhen-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 Shenzhen to San Francisco

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

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Shenzhen 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 April 30, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco as you normally would.

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 April 30, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco, such as Korean Air, China Airlines and ANA. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
732 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
ANA
8.3
Very good
855 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
442 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,066 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Chris,Mar 2025

SEA - ICN

Was told the flight was overbooked so they selected only a few people to weight their bags and we were forced to check our luggage. We Once we got seated on the flight there were many seats vacant and our overhead bin was completely open. Both our luggage and our carryon were small. We had booked our tickets months in advance and we watched people carry two small suitcases on without one word to them. Am I upset?? Yes it was disappointing.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shenzhen 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 are the cheapest airlines flying from Shenzhen to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,447, Air China will fly you from Shenzhen to San Francisco and back. In addition to Air China, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and ANA - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,655 and $4,084, respectively.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with China Eastern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $411. Korean Air flights start at $466 while deals on Asiana Airlines start at $479 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shenzhen to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Shenzhen 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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