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Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Shanghai from $548

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai departing on 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from San Francisco to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Shanghai (SFO-SHA)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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1:05 am - 10:50 amSFO-PVG
18h 45m1 stop
7:50 pm - 7:55 pmPVG-SFO
15h 05m1 stop
$1,079China Airlines
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Sun, Apr 28 - Sat, May 11
1:00 pm - 4:35 pmSFO-SHA
36h 35m1 stop
7:40 pm - 6:30 amSHA-SFO
25h 50m1 stop
$1,080EVA Air
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Wed, May 1 - Thu, May 16
12:15 am - 4:40 pmSFO-PVG
25h 25m2 stops
2:25 am - 2:55 pmPVG-SFO
27h 30m1 stop
$1,080
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Sun, Apr 28 - Tue, May 7
4:55 pm - 5:00 pmSFO-PVG
33h 05m2 stops
2:05 am - 2:55 pmPVG-SFO
27h 50m1 stop
$1,081
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Mon, Apr 29 - Sun, May 5
12:50 am - 1:20 pmSFO-PVG
21h 30m1 stop
2:55 pm - 2:55 pmPVG-SFO
15h 00m1 stop
$1,082
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Tue, Apr 30 - Fri, May 24
12:35 am - 10:25 amSFO-SHA
42h 50m2 stops
2:50 pm - 8:40 pmSHA-SFO
20h 50m1 stop
$1,093China Southern
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Mon, May 6 - Tue, May 14
12:15 am - 12:10 pmSFO-PVG
20h 55m1 stop
9:40 am - 10:20 pmPVG-SFO
27h 40m1 stop
$1,093Cathay Pacific
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Sun, Apr 28 - Mon, May 6
10:50 pm - 12:40 pmSFO-PVG
22h 50m1 stop
3:10 pm - 6:40 pmPVG-SFO
42h 30m1 stop
$1,096Vietnam Airlines
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Sat, May 4 - Tue, May 21
12:35 am - 9:30 pmSFO-SHA
29h 55m2 stops
10:00 pm - 8:15 pmSHA-SFO
37h 15m2 stops
$1,112China Southern
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Mon, May 6 - Wed, May 22
12:15 am - 3:35 pmSFO-SHA
24h 20m1 stop
1:20 pm - 10:20 pmSHA-SFO
24h 00m1 stop
$1,122Cathay Pacific
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Sun, May 5 - Mon, May 20

Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Shanghai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Shanghai flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for one-way flights from San Francisco to Shanghai.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Shanghai cost $487 and was between San Francisco and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $895.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Shanghai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from San Francisco to Shanghai, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to San Francisco, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai is September, where tickets cost $1,324 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $2,287 and $2,163 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 59 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
The cheapest return flight ticket from San Francisco to Shanghai found by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours was for $1,079 on China Airlines, followed by EVA Air ($1,080). One-way flight deals have also been found from as low as $586 on China Southern and from $604 on EVA Air.

Which airlines fly non-stop between San Francisco and Shanghai?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Shanghai. They are China Eastern and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is United Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $1,195. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Eastern.

How many flights are there between San Francisco and Shanghai per day?

Each day, there are between 1 and 2 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Shanghai, with an average flight time of 13h 33m. The most common departure time is 10:00 am and most flights take off in the morning, while the most flights land at Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. Each week, there are 10 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 20% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Sunday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Francisco and Shanghai?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai take?

This flight route requires at least one stop and takes a minimum of 13h 00m.

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Cheapest flight

$548
Flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Shanghai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai was $548 for a one-way ticket and $1,079 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Shanghai?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in San Francisco and on arrival in Shanghai.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Shanghai?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between San Francisco and Shanghai, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Shanghai from San Francisco?

    Taipei City is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from San Francisco to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Shanghai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai from San Francisco is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Shanghai with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Shanghai from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Shanghai, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Shanghai

Monday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Thursday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Saturday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Shanghai to San Francisco

Monday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Tuesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Wednesday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Thursday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Friday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

Saturday

Air China, China Eastern, United Airlines

Air China, China Eastern, +1 more

Sunday

Air China, United Airlines

Air China, United Airlines

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from San Francisco to Shanghai found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
5/8Wed
2 stops
33h 05mSFO-PVG
$548
5/13Mon
1 stop
17h 30mSFO-PVG
$549
7/25Thu
2 stopsChina Southern
22h 50mSFO-SHA
$586
5/5Sun
1 stopEVA Air
26h 35mSFO-PVG
$604
7/25Thu
1 stopChina Southern
24h 10mSFO-PVG
$610
5/5Sun
1 stopVietnam Airlines
22h 50mSFO-PVG
$612
5/4Sat
1 stopVietnam Airlines
22h 50mSFO-PVG
$614
5/5Sun
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
$618
4/30Tue
1 stopEVA Air
36h 35mSFO-SHA
$621
7/14Sun
1 stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
$647

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Last minute flights from San Francisco to Shanghai

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai that are departing in the next 10 days.
4/28Sun
multi-stopChina Airlines
18h 45mSFO-PVG
5/11Sat
multi-stopChina Airlines
15h 05mPVG-SFO
$1,079
5/1Wed
multi-stopEVA Air
36h 35mSFO-SHA
5/16Thu
multi-stopEVA Air
25h 50mSHA-SFO
$1,080
4/28Sun
multi-stop
25h 25mSFO-PVG
5/7Tue
multi-stop
27h 30mPVG-SFO
$1,080
4/29Mon
multi-stop
33h 05mSFO-PVG
5/5Sun
multi-stop
27h 50mPVG-SFO
$1,081
4/28Sun
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
5/28Tue
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
19h 25mPVG-SFO
$1,086
4/28Sun
multi-stopCathay Pacific
20h 55mSFO-PVG
5/6Mon
multi-stopCathay Pacific
27h 40mPVG-SFO
$1,093
5/1Wed
multi-stopCathay Pacific
35h 35mSFO-SHA
5/7Tue
multi-stopCathay Pacific
24h 00mSHA-SFO
$1,125
4/28Sun
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
23h 40mSFO-PVG
5/11Sat
multi-stopPhilippine Airlines
19h 50mPVG-SFO
$1,133
4/30Tue
multi-stopChina Southern
21h 50mSFO-SHA
5/6Mon
multi-stopChina Southern
37h 50mSHA-SFO
$1,145
4/30Tue
multi-stopChina Southern
21h 50mSFO-SHA
5/16Thu
multi-stopChina Southern
25h 25mSHA-SFO
$1,187

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