Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 27m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, 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 Tuesday.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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 27m. The most common departure time is 12:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon, 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 Tuesday.

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai was $516 for a one-way ticket and $742 for a round-trip.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Shanghai. They are: Air China, China Eastern and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air China at $791 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Eastern.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

There are 3 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Shanghai. They are: Air China, China Eastern and United Airlines. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with Air China at $791 for a round-trip flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Eastern.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai is August, where tickets cost $828 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,530 and $1,483 respectively.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai is August, where tickets cost $828 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,530 and $1,483 respectively.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

How often are flights from San Francisco to Shanghai delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai historically see delays in approximately 14% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 176 minutes.

Question 17

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Francisco to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, China Eastern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 18

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Sunday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 19

What is the most punctual flight time for San Francisco to Shanghai flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, 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.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, 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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Shanghai were found on Cathay Pacific ($742) and Asiana Airlines ($743).

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from San Francisco to Shanghai were found on Cathay Pacific ($742) and Asiana Airlines ($743).

Question 24

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Shanghai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to Shanghai costs $739 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

Question 25

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Shanghai flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from San Francisco to Shanghai costs $739 on the route between San Francisco (SFO) and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG). It is also the most popular route.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 1 week before departure.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

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 1 week before departure.

Question 28

How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Shanghai from San Francisco usually cost between $736 and $866 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $742 on Cathay Pacific (Oct 28-Nov 18).

Question 29

What are the most popular airlines flying to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Shanghai is Asiana Airlines, followed by China Eastern and Cathay Pacific.

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