Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on China Southern is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at $859. Another option worth looking into is Philippine Airlines, starting at $968 round trip. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai for 50% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $497. Users have also found prices from $567 and $578 on Vietnam Airlines and Korean Air, respectively.

Question 3

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Accepted Answer

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai (average of $1,220). Flying from San Francisco to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,051). 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

$1,261

February

$1,220

March

$1,238

April

$1,334

May

$1,607

June

$1,966

July

$2,051

August

$1,704

September

$1,422

October

$1,580

November

$1,556

December

$1,752

Question 4

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 5

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The San Francisco to Shanghai flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/19.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Shanghai for under $900 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Shanghai for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on China Southern for just $859, but on average you can expect to pay $887.

Question 9

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Shanghai for under $1,400 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai under $1,400. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Shanghai is less than $1,474.

Question 10

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Shanghai for under $1,000?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Shanghai within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

San Francisco to Shanghai flights have a layover in Taipei City most of the time. Incheon sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Shanghai flights.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from San Francisco to Shanghai that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Tokyo. Manila follows Tokyo in terms of the least common layover location on San Francisco to Shanghai flights.

Question 13

What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Taipei City?

Accepted Answer

Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market are the most popular attractions in Taipei City if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Taipei 101, Shilin Night Market, and Raohe Street Night Market can be visited by traveling about 21.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 21.6 mi respectively from Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl. Travelers can book a car rental at Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl for about $84 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

If you're on a layover in Incheon and looking for things to do, consider visiting Wolmido Amusement Park, Sorae Fish Market, or Seokbawi Market. Wolmido Amusement Park, Sorae Fish Market, and Seokbawi Market are located about 8.3 mi, 16.1 mi, and 13.2 mi, respectively from Incheon Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Incheon can rent one for about $71 per day.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Flying to your destination on a Friday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Shanghai. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai at least 57 days early can save you up to 48% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to Shanghai for as little as $1,586 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,993 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

September can be a great time to fly to Shanghai from San Francisco with a flight ticket averaging about $1,725. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of September for as cheap as $969. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 26% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Question 19

What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai. You should not have trouble finding flights to Shanghai from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Shanghai per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 17 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Shanghai. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

Question 20

What does SFO to SHA mean?

Accepted Answer

Great question - SFO to SHA just means San Francisco Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are some additional IATA codes for airports related to your trip.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Shanghai 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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 24

How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai 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.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Shanghai 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.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Deals for San Francisco to Shanghai flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 29

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to Shanghai with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to Shanghai from San Francisco shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai become cheaper?

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Of course! You can now track prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest$859	Average$1,109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$948	Average$1,166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights
China Airlines	Cheapest$964	Average$1,416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search China Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$973	Average$1,351	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,016	Average$1,474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Asiana Airlines	Cheapest$1,046	Average$1,887	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Asiana Airlines flights
EVA Air	Cheapest$1,052	Average$1,410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search EVA Air flights
Korean Air	Cheapest$1,055	Average$1,346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Korean Air flights
ANA	Cheapest$1,087	Average$1,342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search ANA flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,131	Average$1,478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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Sunday	2daily flights
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Tuesday	0daily flights
Wednesday	2daily flights
Thursday	0daily flights
Friday	2daily flights
Saturday	2daily flights

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai, you should look to book at least 59 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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Plan your trip from San Francisco to Shanghai by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Shanghai is currently $508 while a round-trip flight costs $1,004. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

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