SFO - SHA

$479 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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 Hongqiao Intl departing on 4/12. 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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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$710
Overall average: $983
Cathay Pacific
Sat 4/18Mon 5/4
SFO - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$481
Typical prices: $487-$748
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Sun 4/12
SFO - SHA • 3 stops
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Cheapest • from $710 (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 $872 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 17h 40m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 18% price drop
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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

Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, May 4
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
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SHA
40h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
39h 10m
1 stop
$710Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 22
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
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SHA
39h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
4:50 pm - 10:55 am
SHA
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SFO
33h 05m
1 stop
$716Cathay Pacific
Thu, Aug 27 - Mon, Sep 14
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 8:30 pm
SFO
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SHA
28h 55m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:50 pm - 8:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
22h 50m
2 stops
$722China Southern
Wed, Apr 29 - Sun, May 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 3:35 pm
SFO
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SHA
35h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
39h 10m
1 stop
$724Cathay Pacific
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, May 3
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:00 pm - 3:35 pm
SFO
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SHA
35h 35m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 10:40 pm
SHA
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SFO
39h 10m
1 stop
$731Cathay Pacific
Sat, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 21
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 5:05 pm
SFO
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SHA
37h 25m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 am
SHA
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SFO
31h 15m
1 stop
$736Korean Air
Sat, Apr 11 - Tue, Apr 21
Korean Air Logo
2:30 pm - 5:05 pm
SFO
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SHA
35h 35m
2 stops
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 am
SHA
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SFO
31h 15m
1 stop
$737Korean Air
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 16
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
$741Asiana Airlines
Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
$745Asiana Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Jun 1
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:45 am
SFO
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
$746Asiana Airlines
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.

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 $869 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,518 and $1,479 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$481
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 39% 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 $479 for a one-way ticket and $710 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?

    Hong Kong 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 $919 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 $1,257 and an overall rating of 8.4.

  • 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.
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8.4
Korean AirOverall score based on 1202 reviews
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Food
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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

10.0 ExcellentVivian, Nov 2025
SEA - ICN
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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

Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

The delay in Korea was a pain and set us back a day. I have to give big props to Korean Air for setting up a hotel with dinner and transportation to and from the hotel. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they did an outstanding job.

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.

The customer service was excellent. They noticed that our connecting flight was scheduled too closely for us to complete customs, so they changed the flight. Our initial flight was delayed, and they were able to get us on another flight, all without charging us any additional fees. I would fly them again anytime!

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

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

Very clean ,flight attendants very professional,nice , Boarding was very easy

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

The plane hasnt left im stuck in seatle still my flight has been grounded for almost 5 hours

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.

See previous answers. Also food options limited, entertainment difficult to use and did not work properly, lay flat bed is quite big but very hard and uncomfortable

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

There could have been more options on the entertainment section Nothing was available for non English speaking passengers

Crew was very good, but could have checked on us when meals were not being served also.

great experience. better than all other airlines flying this route.

I didn't have much experience with Cathay Pacific airlines because of delay and missed connections, the bulk of the trip was on Japan Airlines.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Given the Business class airfare, the food variety and quality both were substandard. The crew was not interested to serve other choices and work hard to provide alternatives. Very disappointing food service.

The 777’s economy seat’s legroom was more tolerable than expected. I appreciate the reclining mechanism which slides the seat forward to minimize cannibalizing the space behind. The food was terrible: very salty.

Seats are uncomfortable. This has been a trend in the industry for decades. Trying to fit more seats on each plane to increase profits at the expense of the passenger.

Staff were good. My seat was in need of repair, but for a short flight was not problematic. Usual basic snack and drink setup that you'll find on any US carrier. Over, a decent, basic flight.

Flight delayed for more than 16 hrs and no effort was spent to provide an alternate

We had turbulence ever 1/2 hr or so and the captains announcements were SOOOO LOUD

it was a very short flight so my expectations were low.

Entertainment kept turning itself off. Gave up on watching a movie.

Very disappointing given gate agent behavior. Filed a formal complaint with United.

Terrible. No customer service, no food, no drinks on a 6 hour premier economy booking.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

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.

2 parts to the journey. First leg covered in a newer plane with decent staff + POOR FOOD QUALITY but the second half didn’t leave a positive impression at all as the plane itself was an older built and the crew didn’t serve properly. Language is an issue with China Eastern flights as always, but unmotivated crew just makes it even bad.

Small plane with only two lavatories at the back. You must have a good plan to use it before or after the meal, if you make a bad decision, you will end up with standing in front of the toilet for a while till the food carts empty. The good thing is even there’s a slightly delayed, the plane is still arriving on time which is superb!!

The only personel that smiled at all were the flights attendants. Desk agents, lounge people none of them had a smile or even a hello. They were like dealing with dead fish. Again flight attendants were good. All other personnel looked like they didn’t want to be there or help.

good flight. food is only so so. I actually did not eat the snack. it does not look too good on the passenger next to me.

Food no variations only beef of chicken no veggie meals

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