SFO - SHA

$506 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapest round-trip
$763
Typical prices: $1,046-$769
Asiana Airlines
Tue 9/8Tue 10/6
SFO - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$517
Typical prices: $604-$835
Asiana Airlines
Mon 5/11
SFO - SHA • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $763 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between San Francisco and Hongqiao Intl. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $968 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 17m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl (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 Hongqiao Intl 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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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 6
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
$763Asiana Airlines
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 27
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
$769Asiana Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
$800Asiana Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
$809Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
$812Asiana Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Dec 10
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:15 pm - 2:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
35h 45m
1 stop
$815Asiana Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
Korean Air Logo
4:15 pm - 5:05 pm
SFO
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SHA
33h 50m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 am
SHA
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SFO
31h 15m
1 stop
$817Korean Air
Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:30 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 35m
1 stop
$821Asiana Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Wed, Aug 26
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 4:00 pm
SHA
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SFO
20h 05m
1 stop
$827Asiana Airlines
Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9
Korean Air Logo
12:50 pm - 5:05 pm
SFO
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SHA
37h 15m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:01 am
SHA
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SFO
54h 36m
2 stops
$829Korean Air
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl flights

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

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport departing in September.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, 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 Hongqiao Intl Airport is August, where tickets cost $847 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,525 and $1,445 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$517
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 38% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $506 for a one-way ticket and $763 for a round-trip.

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

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    On your way to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, you’ll fly out from San Francisco. You’ll be landing at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai, Korean Air or ANA?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai are Korean Air and ANA. With an average price for the route of $895 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. ANA is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,289 and an overall rating of 8.3.

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

    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 Hongqiao Intl.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Hongqiao Intl?

    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 Hongqiao Intl with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and SHA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 Hongqiao Intl from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1216 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
8.5Boarding
8.1Food
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AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

8.0 ExcellentCarlos J, Apr 2026
TPA - ATL
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AAAAHHHH... It was shocking in a very positive way, the attention to detail, the courtesy, the manners of all personnel on board, the constant honest smiling. You can see and feel they take pride in all they do no matter how trivial. The plane in general was very comfortable. I can't wait to do it again

Lousy entertainment system. Crews are excellent. Meal is just mediocre.

The boarding process was efficient and quick. The seats were comfortable. The food was good. The service was excellent. We had a lovely flight from Seattle on Korean air

Flight crew was fantastic. The aircraft was meticulously cleaned at all times. The crew was continuously checking to see if the passengers were ok.

They were trying to get people to check luggage because the over head compartments were full but when we boarded there were lots of empty places that people could have put the luggage.

It was good, I liked the self-serve snacks but it was a little difficult to get the alcohol, which is understandable since I wouldn't want kids sneaking it.

Friendly flight attendants and gate agents. Very clean plane and food was good!

I was unable to select decent seats, and so I was stuck in the middle seat because it was selected for me

There was a lot of partial tv shows but not enough to last the flight. The food was incredible! The crew were so helpful and patient. Lots more space than what I usually get on an international flight. Very comfortable!

Stingy on the drinks - 15 hour direct flight and could barely get attention for some water

Humm, I should have known that the seat I peaked on my flight from Inchon to Manila was designed for a toddler or very small person.

The staff hold my luggage to steel and exchange my stub, i was very disappointed.

Kayak along with airfare assay are attempting to steal my money. Charges are being pressed.

Customer service and attention to details. The food was good.

When one asks for water because they are dehydrated, bring more then a sip or two in a small cup. Bring them a whole bottle.

Food could be better it was okay. Entertainment seems dated it was something but in this day and age could be a lot better.

I’d have rated Asiana good except an unfortunate incident in which I felt one of your employee didn’t really help us. During the first leg of the trip, the flight from LAX to ICN, I left my backpack on the plane. When I realized, I reported to one of your employee who promised me that it’d be taken care of, that my backpack will be there at HCM city. When we arrived there, HCM people had no idea and my backpack was still at Incheon airport who denied any knowledge whatsoever. I was left in the cold and felt helpless. I was very disappointed. I’d like someone to look into this and let me know.

I am thankful that I was able to fly using Asiana

It was my first time flying Asiana but i was very pleased with how professional and understanding the flight crew is with little kids. One flight attendant held my 3 year old daughter’s hand guiding her to the exit after landing while i had my hands full with luggage and my infant. She was very helpful.

Better screens, it would have been nice to have more comfortable seats.

I do not think there was much that could have been done to make it better. The delayed flight was due to bad weather. The turbulent patches were very unavoidable. Am simply thankful that there were no sudden and / or sharp drops during the flight. I do extend my compliments to captain Marcus I believe was his name and the rest of the crew. They all did an excellent job. My only question is whether I get a refund since the seats I had chosen and paid for were reassigned.

Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

Crew were not engaging. Only engaged if requested. Food taste was mediocre

My seat had many issues. First the chair was broken where reclining was difficult. My usb plug was also broken so charging was impossible.

The flight from Hong Kong to Hyderabad didn’t have any power points to charge my mobile. Given we are no longer allowed to use power banks, giving customers the ability to charge even on short flights is critical part of the overall experience.

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

Poor links to cathay meaning it's not possible to check in online or reserve seats. Incorrect information provided by cathay regarding check in and transfer at HKG. Delay in flight required is to be escorted / run to make the connecting flight and no opportunity to use the business lounge. Luggage did not make the connection so we arrived in Manchester with no luggage

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

United Airline crews were very friendly and very attentive. 12 hours flight was gone like in a shorter one.

Flight itself excellent, but delayed so missed connection & got to destination 2 hrs later

Due to cancellation of connecting flight (Lufthansa) I didn’t fly with United

It was a red-eye, but the flight felt surprisingly quick. The seats were very comfortable, and that made resting much easier. I also want to thank the gentleman seated next to me, who graciously moved so my mom could sit beside me. We slept almost the entire way. The cabin crew was respectful in not disturbing us, while also being courteous and professional throughout. Thank you, United.

Boarding was again a "free for all". We were boarding group 4, and almost the entire plane was able to board before us. It's a shame that someone who follows the rules, gets the short end of the stick. Not fair.

It was perfect! I've never flown with United before, but I definitely will in the future

the entire flight felt off. The crew seemed uninterested and disengaged. The food service was really bad - overcooked, bland, weird food service. They actually woke us up to serve chicken wraps in the middle of the night, after dinner and before breakfast. Made no sense. Ultimately, I was glad they did though, because the breakfast had been held for so long it was inedible. Eggs, potatoes, sausage - all disgusting. We were asked to "honor" the lavatories for premium customers and stay in our own cabin: this was also strange. So people in economy didn't pay enough to use the closest toilet to them??? It's a toilet. All in all, not the experience I have come to expect from United Airlines. The return flight from Paris to SFO was better, btw.

They delayed the flight from 9:00 to 11:55 At 11:45 they canceled the flight. I paid a premium price for the tickets with poor service

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers. A BIG ISSUE FOR NON-CHINESE PASSENGERS IS THE ABILITY TO CHECK IN ONLINE, by making so difficult or almost impossible there is no chance to get a seat assignment ahead of time then go to the airport and get what is left. THIS IS NOT a SKY TEAM modality.

China Eastern as a member of Sky Alliance airlines should have the same standards overall of their partners, Besides the seats comforts everything else is bellow the standard for a business class travelers.

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