Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Shanghai. Flights to Shanghai from San Francisco in September are about $795 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $415.
When flying from San Francisco to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 57 days in advance, which can save you up to 41% on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 57 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $780. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $791.
Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time | COVID-19 safety | |
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$333 | $556 | No cancel fee | 69% | ||
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$436 | $736 | No cancel fee | 65% |
We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Hong Kong Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information. |
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$449 | $641 | No cancel fee | 61% |
We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Hainan Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information. |
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$583 | $1,038 | No cancel fee | 76% |
We couldn't confirm the COVID-19 safety measures taken by Asiana Airlines. Please check directly on their website for additional information. |
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$616 | $871 | No cancel fee | 81% | ||
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$739 | $1,226 | No cancel fee | 67% | ||
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$824 | $1,753 | No cancel fee | 70% | ||
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$840 | $944 | No cancel fee | 74% | ||
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$883 | $923 | No cancel fee | 67% | ||
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$2,271 | $4,770 | No cancel fee | 69% |