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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).

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.

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.

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• China Eastern: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between San Francisco and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• China Eastern

Flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $759 round-trip via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared to $1,311 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $75–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Air China. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 58% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 6% of one-stop connections

Incheon Intl (ICN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 27% on the San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $951 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,292, a difference of $341. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 47 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

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

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 1:42 am
• Latest: departs at 1:55 pm and lands at 3:37 am.

The flight takes about 13h 42m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $1,051. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 13h 42m, covering 6,133 miles.

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.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $481, which is 25% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Incheon Intl (ICN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 17h 04m, compared with 17h 16m via Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) and 17h 21m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Shanghai Pu Dong 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.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $815 to $1,379, with an average of $1,051 over the past 12 months. Anything below $815 counts as a good deal.