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Cheapest round-trip
$741
Typical prices: $799-$1,107
Asiana Airlines
Sun 9/20Sat 10/10
SFO - PVG • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,021
Typical prices: $930-$1,281
China Eastern
Mon 9/14Mon 10/19
SFO - PVG • Non-stop
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United Economy Plus adds up to six inches more legroom than standard economy.
China Eastern offers Wi-Fi on most long-haul flights, but some Western sites may be blocked.
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Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Pu Dong (SFO-PVG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from San Francisco to Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 10
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:20 pm - 8:55 pm
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PVG
30h 35m
1 stop
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1:05 am - 3:30 pm
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SFO
29h 25m
1 stop
$741Asiana Airlines
Thu, Aug 20 - Mon, Sep 7
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11:20 pm - 10:05 am
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PVG
19h 45m
1 stop
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11:40 am - 3:30 pm
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SFO
18h 50m
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$741Asiana Airlines
Mon, Sep 28 - Sun, Dec 6
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1:00 pm - 11:55 pm
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PVG
19h 55m
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8:30 am - 9:15 pm
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SFO
28h 45m
1 stop
$742Cathay Pacific
Tue, Sep 8 - Sun, Dec 6
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2:00 pm - 1:15 pm
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PVG
32h 15m
1 stop
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8:30 am - 9:15 pm
PVG
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SFO
28h 45m
1 stop
$742Cathay Pacific
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Sep 9
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10:50 pm - 12:40 pm
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22h 50m
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3:10 pm - 5:55 pm
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$754Vietnam Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
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10:50 pm - 12:40 pm
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22h 50m
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3:10 pm - 5:55 pm
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41h 45m
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$754Vietnam Airlines
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 19
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12:35 am - 8:30 pm
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28h 55m
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11:05 am - 8:40 pm
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24h 35m
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$763China Southern
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 19
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12:35 am - 4:15 pm
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24h 40m
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5:20 pm - 8:40 pm
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18h 20m
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$763China Southern
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 31
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21h 40m
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$794ANA
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Sep 1
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KAYAK's insights & trends for San Francisco to Pu Dong flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong Airport departing in October.

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.

Flights to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport from San Francisco usually cost between $736 and $866 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $741 on Asiana Airlines (Oct 14-Oct 22).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport, Monday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Friday is the most expensive. Flying from Shanghai Pudong Airport back to San Francisco, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong Airport is January, where tickets cost $740 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,554 and $1,484 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $853 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong 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 Pu Dong Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from San Francisco to Pu Dong

 
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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on China Eastern

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Expert on United Airlines

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Daniel Scheffler

Expert on PVG

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Blane Bachelor

Expert on SFO

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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When to book flights from San Francisco to Pu Dong

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Pu Dong 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 Pudong Airport flights

  • What types of flights are available from San Francisco International Airport (SF) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)?

    No direct flights from San Francisco to Shanghai are currently available. Most of the journeys you will find from SFO to PVG will require three layovers. These flights are typically operated by Delta Airlines, and the layovers will usually occur in Minneapolis (MSP), Seattle (SEA), and Incheon (ICN).

  • How can I get from downtown San Francisco to SFO airport?

    Downtown San Francisco is about a 20min drive from the airport, so you can take a rideshare such as Lyft or Uber, take a taxi, or drive yourself. Or, you can use public transport. BART, or Bay Area Rapid Transit, has a route directly from downtown San Francisco to the International Terminal at the airport, which usually takes 30min.

  • How can I get from the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the Shanghai city center?

    Shanghai is a big city, so the city center is about 45min from the airport by car. You can take a taxi from the airport. Or, you can utilize public transportation. You have several options here: the magnetic light rail, the train, or the bus. The route you take will depend on your destination within the city center.

  • What other cities are served by the Shanghai airport?

    Other than Shanghai, the PVG airport serves other nearby cities in China. These include Jiaxing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Nantong, and several others.

  • What is the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport was $512 for a one-way ticket and $741 for a round-trip.

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

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

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    San Francisco and Shanghai Pudong Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave San Francisco from San Francisco and will be arriving at Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    Asiana Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight route.

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

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Pudong Airport on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai are EVA Air and Korean Air. With an average price for the route of $1,411 and an overall rating of 8.5, EVA Air is the most popular choice. Korean Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $862 and an overall rating of 8.4.

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

    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 Pudong Airport.

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

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

    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 Pudong Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and PVG 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 Pudong Airport?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $480 or less one-way and $830 or less round-trip.
  • Will you need to park your vehicle at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) during your trip to Shanghai, China? There are many parking options, but your best bet for a longer trip will be to use the Long-Term Parking lot. This Long-Term Parking lot is connected to all terminals via the Blue Line of the AirTrain.
  • If you are flying with kids, you will find several childrens’ play areas in the San Francisco Airport where you can kill some time and tire them out before your long flight. You can find these play zones in Terminal 2 at the D gates and in Terminal 3 at the E gates and F gates.
  • Have you arrived at SFO early and need to kill some time before you take off? Then check out the SFO Museum Exhibits or take one of many self-guided tours of the terminal building. You will find these entertainment options in Terminals 2 and 3.
  • Both the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) offer services for those traveling with reduced mobility. SFO and PVG both offer wheelchair services and assistance navigating the airport before takeoff and after landing. If you need to take advantage of these services or you need something more specific, arrange it with your airline before your flight.
  • Are you renting a car when you arrive in Shanghai? Make your way to the rental car counters in the arrivals area of the terminal building. You will then be picking up your rental in P4 lot directly outside the terminal building.

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San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong

Monday

China Eastern,United Airlines

China Eastern,United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern,United Airlines

China Eastern,United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern,United Airlines

China Eastern,United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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Direct returns

Shanghai Pu Dong to San Francisco

Monday

China Eastern,United Airlines

China Eastern,United Airlines

Tuesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Wednesday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Thursday

China Eastern,United Airlines

China Eastern,United Airlines

Friday

United Airlines

United Airlines

Saturday

China Eastern,United Airlines

China Eastern,United Airlines

Sunday

United Airlines

United Airlines

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