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$460+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shenzhen (SZX)

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 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — SZX
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Wed 3/26
Wed 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Shenzhen

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Shenzhen (SZX). 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 March 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$996
(oojo)

One-way from

$460
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$808
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Shenzhen. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 21, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1811:30 pmSFO - SZX
1 stop22h 10mAsiana Airlines
Thu 9/41:50 pmSZX - SFO
1 stop16h 40mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 3/20$913
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/31:05 amSFO - SZX
1 stop24h 40mChina Airlines
Sun 5/116:05 pmSZX - SFO
1 stop16h 50mChina Airlines
Deal found 3/20$996
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/187:08 pmSFO - SZX
2 stops26h 32mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/41:50 pmSZX - SFO
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,036
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/1012:00 pmSFO - SZX
1 stop38h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 6/27:15 amSZX - SFO
1 stop17h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/21$1,119
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1811:30 amSFO - SZX
1 stop22h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 9/32:15 amSZX - SFO
1 stop22h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,190
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 8/181:25 pmSFO - SZX
2 stops34h 45mANA
Thu 9/45:00 pmSZX - SFO
2 stops21h 00mANA
Deal found 3/20$1,193
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/181:00 pmSFO - SZX
1 stop31h 25mAir China
Sat 11/89:00 pmSZX - SFO
2 stops34h 18mAir China
Deal found 3/20$1,249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sun 5/410:35 amSFO - SZX
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/111:00 pmSZX - SFO
2 stops48h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/20$1,499
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2312:35 amSFO - SZX
1 stop26h 20mChina Southern
Wed 6/2511:20 pmSZX - SFO
3 stops36h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 3/20$1,573
This Korean Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Tue 12/911:40 amSFO - SZX
1 stop31h 45mKorean Air
Tue 1/612:40 pmSZX - SFO
2 stops40h 58mKorean Air
Deal found 3/20$1,810

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen 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 March 21, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Shenzhen

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

11:30 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Shenzhen

Thu 9/4

1:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$913

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

1:05 am-4:45 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Shenzhen

Sun 5/11

6:05 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$996

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

7:08 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops26h 32m

Shenzhen

Thu 9/4

1:50 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$1,036

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:00 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Shenzhen

Mon 6/2

7:15 am-9:30 am

1 stop17h 15m

$1,119

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

11:30 am-1:10 am

1 stop22h 40m

Shenzhen

Wed 9/3

2:15 am-9:40 am

1 stop22h 25m

$1,190

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

1:25 pm-3:10 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Shenzhen

Thu 9/4

5:00 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops21h 00m

$1,193

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

10:35 am-9:35 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Shenzhen

Sun 5/11

1:00 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops48h 45m

$1,499

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Mon 6/23

12:35 am-5:55 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Shenzhen

Wed 6/25

11:20 pm-8:30 pm

3 stops36h 10m

$1,573

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

7:10 am-5:30 am

2 stops31h 20m

Shenzhen

Sun 6/22

12:05 am-3:55 pm

1 stop30h 50m

$1,930

San FranciscoShenzhen

SFO - SZX

SFOSZX

San Francisco

Thu 6/19

6:45 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 40m

Shenzhen

Fri 7/25

4:00 pm-9:45 am

2 stops32h 45m

$1,993

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen

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 San Francisco to Shenzhen in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 San Francisco-Shenzhen flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Shenzhen flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Shenzhen flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Shenzhen flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-Shenzhen 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 San Francisco to Shenzhen

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Shenzhen (average of $806). Flying from San Francisco to Shenzhen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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 SFO to SZX?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Shenzhen. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 21, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Shenzhen at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 21% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Shenzhen by month

Plan your trip to Shenzhen by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shenzhen ranges from 0.9 - 13.2 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.2 in. December is typically the driest time to visit Shenzhen when rainfall is around 0.9 in.

Temperature in Shenzhen by month

Plan your trip to Shenzhen by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shenzhen, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Shenzhen

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen. Reviews last updated March 21, 2025.
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,046 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
1,046 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,046 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
827 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,046 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
8.2
Very good
723 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,046 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
1,046 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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
1,282 reviews
Korean Air
8.4
Very good
1,046 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.7

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 San Francisco to Shenzhen. 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 San Francisco to Shenzhen round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen round-trip from $996. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Asiana Airlines, from $1,074, and China Eastern, from $1,119. China Airlines is 19% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Shenzhen are China Southern ($460), Korean Air ($498), and Asiana Airlines ($503).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Shenzhen (average of $806). Flying from San Francisco to Shenzhen in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,573). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from San Francisco to Shenzhen

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Shenzhen. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest$805Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
China EasternCheapest$914Average$1,004FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
China AirlinesCheapest$918Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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