SFO - SHA

$549 Find Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Compare and Save

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,040
Typical prices: $1,102-$745
ANA
Sun 10/18Sat 10/31
SFO - SHA • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$549
Typical prices: $401-$545
China Southern
Thu 8/13
SFO - SHA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $1,040 (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 $1,005 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 52m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 20% 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

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 31
ANA Logo
1:10 am - 12:15 pm
SFO
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SHA
20h 05m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 11:04 pm
SHA
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SFO
24h 24m
2 stops
$1,040ANA
Sat, Jul 18 - Sat, Aug 22
ANA Logo
1:40 am - 12:15 pm
SFO
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SHA
19h 35m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 4:55 pm
SHA
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SFO
18h 20m
1 stop
$1,042ANA
Mon, Oct 19 - Sat, Oct 31
ANA Logo
9:35 pm - 12:15 pm
SFO
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SHA
23h 40m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 7:43 pm
SHA
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SFO
21h 03m
2 stops
$1,043ANA
Tue, Jul 28 - Thu, Aug 20
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 am - 12:05 pm
SFO
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SHA
19h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 11:25 am
SHA
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SFO
27h 55m
1 stop
$1,045Cathay Pacific
Tue, Jul 28 - Sun, Aug 16
Cathay Pacific Logo
2:00 pm - 8:55 pm
SFO
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SHA
39h 55m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:30 pm - 11:15 pm
SHA
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SFO
39h 45m
1 stop
$1,047Cathay Pacific
Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17
Cathay Pacific Logo
10:55 pm - 12:20 pm
SFO
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SHA
21h 25m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 9:15 pm
SHA
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SFO
23h 40m
1 stop
$1,048Cathay Pacific
Sat, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 14
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
$1,049Asiana Airlines
Sun, Jul 12 - Thu, Aug 13
ANA Logo
1:40 am - 12:15 pm
SFO
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SHA
19h 35m
1 stop
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:49 pm
SHA
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SFO
21h 14m
2 stops
$1,050ANA
Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 26
Cathay Pacific Logo
12:20 am - 12:05 pm
SFO
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SHA
20h 45m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:35 pm - 10:15 pm
SHA
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SFO
23h 40m
1 stop
$1,051Cathay Pacific
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Nov 12
ANA Logo
9:35 pm - 12:15 pm
SFO
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SHA
23h 40m
2 stops
ANA Logo
1:40 pm - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
17h 40m
1 stop
$1,053ANA
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 October.

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 April, where tickets cost $827 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,546 and $1,389 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 26 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$549
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 33% increase in price.
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was $549 for a one-way ticket and $1,040 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 $879 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 $1,273 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 1218 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.1Food
8.3Comfort
8.2Entertainment
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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

Smooth sailing trip, pilots are good. Less amount of food offered but the quality is okey.

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.

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.

The plane was dirty, the seats were torn and broken, the service was the most terrible ever, the bathroom dirty, they will not even serve water you had to request it, the meals were terrible, overall less than Zero, I will never fly Cathay Pacific again.

Nice staff, only one of the food services had a vegetarian option. Premium Economy was good - big seats and footrest. A little slow bringing welcome drink and often didn’t have the prosecco left on the tray - as though they are discouraging choosing that option. My only complaint is the wine/drinks served in a paper cup - I ordered a cognac on our previous flight and it came in the bottom of a paper cup, wine is poured into the cup like it’s a bucket!

Flight was delayed due to air traffic control and technical issues - power outage happened several time during taxiing in Taipei causing further delay for urgent technical check.

Despite the crew's rough day, they were all very focused and friendly. The flight was too short for a meal, so no rating on that. Re. the AA app. It still isn't ready for prime time. AA works with Cathy Pacific for international flights to LA and the Aa jump to PHX. But the AA app can't find my trip and this can be problematic with flight delays and regatings at LAX.

Was not able to board flight because boarding pass name did not match passport name and no one caught it.

Had a bad experience with crew member coming back Hong Kong to la the person next to me one of the passenger have taken video and picture of crew member the person that served meal young kid late 20' s 6 5'10 had attitude at his peak anything I asked for I don't know if it was bad day or racial I felt humiliated as people could see difference towards me I no problem with Cathy and my whole family never had one was very disappointed

Frequently flyer number should and could have been put on at the time of booking as I gave the number when booking.

Very attentive crews Flight was very smooth and safe Only little disappointment was the slight delay of departure (~30 minutes ) which rarely happen with CX flights

Not at all satisfactory. I had stomach upsets after taking food. Quality of Asian vegetarian meal was awful. Further there was no snacks/ fruits/ biscuits available as in between snacks.. only peanuts and pitzels.. except courteous staff rest of my experience was far from satisfactory

Staff was very courteous. Plane was clean and quite spacious even in the last rows. Veg food could have been better.

It was perfect! United Airlines staff was extremely caring, super friendly and professional

United has maintenance issues and can then never recover. No operations ability and simple issues always turn into multiple hours long cascading delays. Worst airline on earth.

I paid for a confirmed upgraded aisle seat and was moved to a center seat in the back of the plane at the last minute.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Easy of boarding, helpfully staff at check in, surprisingly comfortable seating

Lost of requested seat assignments. Lost my husband's meal choice

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

My flight time was changed without any notification to me which ruined my time sensitive plans so I ended up completely changing my travel plans and no reimbursement.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

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.

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