Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport pass through?

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport most commonly connect through: • Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 56% of one-stop connections • Beijing Capital (PEK) - 17% of one-stop connections • Incheon Intl (ICN) - 13% of one-stop connections • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 7% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 63% on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $771 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,074, a difference of $1,303. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 18m, compared with 19h 37m via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 19h 52m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight?

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from $798 to $1,044, with an average of $834 over the past 12 months. Anything below $798 counts as a good deal.

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

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport typically range from $798 to $1,044. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $859, on ANA.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

ANA ($859) and China Southern ($871) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Tokyo Haneda (HND) is the most popular layover for the San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route. 56% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via HND.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Flights via Incheon Intl (ICN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $789. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport which airport offers the shortest layover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport layovers at 10h 09m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$859

Typical prices: $798-$1,044

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$484

Typical prices: $545-$705

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April

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Incheon Intl (ICN)

Cheapest • Avg $789 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 18h 18m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

Tue, Nov 10 - Wed, Jan 13

12:26 pm - 12:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 59m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:40 pm - 8:05 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 25m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$859ANA

Sun, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 20

1:45 am - 12:15 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 30m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

1:35 pm - 9:31 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

22h 56m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Vancouver Intl

$864ANA

Sat, Apr 10 - Sun, Apr 25

12:35 am - 1:20 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

9:45 pm - 8:40 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$871China Southern

Sat, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 21

11:35 pm - 1:15 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

9:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$880China Southern

Sun, Feb 21 - Sun, May 16

12:30 pm - 10:10 amSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 40m2 stops Los Angeles Guangzhou Baiyun

9:45 pm - 8:40 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 55m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$901Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3

11:20 am - 9:45 amSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 25m3 stops Salt Lake City Los Angeles Beijing Capital

5:30 pm - 12:36 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 06m3 stops Beijing Capital Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

$916Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 1

12:00 pm - 11:55 amSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

9:30 pm - 9:30 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

28h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

$931Air China

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Nov 25

5:42 pm - 11:00 amSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 18m2 stops Los Angeles Beijing Capital

7:45 am - 9:30 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

$940Air China

Sun, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 14

11:00 pm - 5:15 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

6:15 pm - 3:30 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 15m1 stop Seoul Gimpo Intl

$950Asiana Airlines

Tue, Nov 24 - Wed, Dec 9

11:00 pm - 5:15 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 15m1 stop Incheon Intl

6:15 pm - 2:30 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

36h 15m1 stop Seoul Gimpo Intl

$953Asiana Airlines

Recent last minute flight deals from San Francisco to Hongqiao Intl

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

12:00 pm - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

7:45 am - 9:30 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

$930Air China

Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 12

4:46 pm - 10:40 amSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 54m2 stops Los Angeles Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

6:10 pm - 11:27 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

21h 17m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Los Angeles

$944Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

12:00 pm - 10:55 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

7:45 am - 9:30 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

$946Air China

Wed, Nov 4 - Thu, Nov 19

4:25 pm - 12:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:40 pm - 3:30 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$953ANA

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

4:25 pm - 12:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

1:40 pm - 3:30 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

17h 50m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

$953ANA

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:35 pm - 8:55 amSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m2 stops Wuhan Shenzhen

2:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Wuhan

$959China Southern

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:35 pm - 8:55 amSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m2 stops Wuhan Shenzhen

9:50 pm - 7:40 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

37h 50m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

$959China Southern

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

4:25 pm - 12:25 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Tokyo Haneda

8:55 am - 9:30 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

16h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

$1,030Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

10:55 pm - 3:20 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

1:35 pm - 9:30 amSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

35h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,094Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 1 - Tue, Nov 17

10:55 pm - 3:20 pmSFO San Francisco-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

4:35 pm - 8:55 pmSHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-SFO San Francisco

20h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

$1,135Cathay Pacific

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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 november.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. It’s 8% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 148% higher.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 00m, covering 6,150 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flight?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from $798 to $1,044, with an average of $834 over the past 12 months. Anything below $798 counts as a good deal.
How are flight prices from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport looking right now?
One-way fares from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $520, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport pass through?
One-stop flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Tokyo Haneda (HND) - 56% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) - 17% of one-stop connections
• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 7% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 63% on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $771 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $2,074, a difference of $1,303.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 18m, compared with 19h 37m via Tokyo Haneda (HND) and 19h 52m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).
What is the time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 15 hours ahead of San Francisco (China Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?
Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, French Concession and People's Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $771, about $1,303 less than Saturday fares (63% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport trip for April. Fares historically average $745 round-trip in that month - typically $744 less than the most expensive month, which is May (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.

• Hyatt Place Shanghai Hongqiao Cbd
• Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Boyue Hotel - Airchina
• Cordis Shanghai Hongqiao

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