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Cheap Flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

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

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

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco.
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China Southern Logo
6:50 pm - 8:40 pmSHA-SFO
16h 50m1 stop
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 12:20 pmSFO-SHA
20h 45m1 stop
$715China Southern
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Sat, May 31 - Tue, Aug 5
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:20 pm - 10:55 pmSHA-SFO
24h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
1:40 pm - 12:05 pmSFO-SHA
31h 25m1 stop
$741Cathay Pacific
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Sat, May 31 - Wed, Aug 6
China Southern Logo
4:50 pm - 11:52 pmSHA-SFO
22h 02m2 stops
China Southern Logo
12:35 am - 9:20 amSFO-SHA
41h 45m1 stop
$800China Southern
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Fri, Jun 6 - Thu, Aug 28
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 amSHA-SFO
31h 15m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:50 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-SHA
37h 15m1 stop
$938Korean Air
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Sat, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 21
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 3:30 pmSHA-SFO
36h 20m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 5:00 pmSFO-SHA
26h 30m1 stop
$1,018Asiana Airlines
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Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 4:30 pmSHA-SFO
17h 55m1 stop
ANA Logo
1:20 am - 12:15 pmSFO-SHA
19h 55m1 stop
$1,086ANA
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Tue, Sep 23 - Mon, Sep 29
ANA Logo
1:35 pm - 7:25 amSHA-SFO
32h 50m2 stops
ANA Logo
1:20 am - 12:15 pmSFO-SHA
19h 55m1 stop
$1,198ANA
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Mon, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 11
Asiana Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 4:00 pmSHA-SFO
36h 50m1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:30 pm - 5:00 pmSFO-SHA
26h 30m1 stop
$1,249Asiana Airlines
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Sun, Aug 17 - Sat, Mar 28
Japan Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 4:59 pmSHA-SFO
19h 09m2 stops
Japan Airlines Logo
4:18 pm - 11:25 amSFO-SHA
28h 07m2 stops
$1,297Japan Airlines
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Sat, May 10 - Tue, Jun 10
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 11:00 amSHA-SFO
31h 35m1 stop
Korean Air Logo
1:10 pm - 5:05 pmSFO-SHA
36h 55m1 stop
$1,387Korean Air
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Fri, Jul 4 - Sat, Jul 12
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco, 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost $765 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,593 and $1,447 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco, 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$412
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 29% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

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FAQs for booking Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco was $412 for a one-way ticket and $715 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and San Francisco?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco?

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

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to San Francisco from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

    Seoul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco are Korean Air and ANA. With an average price for the route of $866 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 $1,122 and an overall rating of 8.3.

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

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco?

    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 San Francisco with an airline and back to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl with another airline. Booking your flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and SFO 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco?

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

Top 5 airlines serving from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Shanghai to San Francisco. 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 Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco? 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 1068 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.7Crew
8.5Boarding
8.3Comfort
8.1Food
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Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025ATL - ICN
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Not many people, so you can lay down on two seats

It's good overall. Flight was packed. Inflight entertainment choices were lacking.

They were very accommodating of a dietary issue. Nice movie & tv selections. Non-stop helped get through a very long (15 hr) flight

Great except for the delay in Korea. Korean Air did a great job setting up a hotel for the night. I also needed assistance with a wheelchair and they were outstanding.

The flight was on time and very quick, as expected, but the leg room isn't great in coach seats.

The boarding process for Korean airlines is very straightforward and easy. You've never met such helpful and friendly people. The food was great and the entertainment options were excellent too. My teenage boys found programs they wanted to watch while I had fun watching a full season of the Last Man - the Blind Investigator (Japanese), which my wife enjoyed too. My only complaint was that it takes a very long time to taxi at ICN (20 minutes) and the pilot had to hold at the gate for 10 minutes after our scheduled departure time, which meant we got to Seattle 27 minutes late. Luckily I had a long enough connection to make my next flight, but just barely.

Just a typical domestic poor flight nothing more. There is no food choices in such a flight. Crew doesn't really care if you are on-board or not

My second flight wasn't better than the first one. And this is 14 hours trip, crew came out only to offer food and the choices was poor. This food choices are good for Asian people but not for westerners. The breakfast kind thing was a corn sausage really disgusting. The air-conditioned blower really blow high and cold, turn out on my arrival to feel seek, that makes the trip uncomfortable. The crew didn't not really come out during the trip to offer drinks or snacks. No fruits available. Very poor service

Our seat row plus one ahead and behind we're completely overlooked during beverage service...

I loved everything, I was just a little confused on my bag allowance. When I checked in it said I was allowed 2 check in bags, but when I got there they said I was only allowed 1 so I had to pay an additional 200 dollars! Other then that everything was great! I would love to use your Airlines again when I fly out to Manila again in late May, however I want to be able to have 2 bags included this time lol 😆

It was amazing. I was not expecting the phenomenal customer service Asiana provides.

It was all perfect and very pleasant for such long flights

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Two meals were served on this flight; one was a repeat of the meal I had had on the flight immediately preceding this one, which was bad enough I didn't even try it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 10.5 hour flight, I was given 3 cups of about 3 ounces each.

The seats felt very small. We were supplied with pillows and blankets, which was nice. Lots of noise from the bathroom, plus exterior noise. Made it hard to hear the entertainment system, even using my own noise-cancelling headphones. The food was really bad. I generally request a vegetarian meal and one was supplied, but the pasta was cold and hard and there was nothing pleasant about it. Drinks were very limited. All I wanted was water, and on a 4 hour flight, I was given 2 cups of about 3 ounces each.

We took business class, It was comfortable and I was able to sleep.

Everything was perfect. A flight attendant even brought me snacks after I declined food due to my desire to force myself to follow the destination time zone.

Only process that my luggage didn’t make it to my destination because of short connection but I understand

The boarding process was good. The toilet could be better maintained.

This has been the worst experience I've ever had. We arrived to Ho Chi Minh Airport and were supposed to get our Asiana ticket from the transfer counter as we came with a different airline. However, the staff at the transfer counter were not helpful and kept giving us different information. We were first told by Asiana airlines staff we had to wait 2 hours so they could print out and give us our tickets, then someone else told us we had to wait 3hrs, someone told us "I don't know, just go sit and wait and we will tell you later." This was at a place in the Ho Chi Minh airport that had no coffee or food shops, nothing, just immigration (to enter Vietnam with a Vietnam Visa) and security (to transfer into the gates) but we needed our printed boarding pass to go through. It wasn't until we demanded to speak to a supervisor as our flight time was 1hr away because they kept telling us "there's alot of time left for your international flight, we will get your tickets later" we still had to wait around 20minutes for the "Supervisor" to give us our tickets. I would NOT recommend Asiana Airlines, especially if going thru Ho Chi Minh Airport as they are not helpful. (We almost missed our flight, due to their lazyness and incompetence of printing our tickets) I would suggest Asiana Airlines to have a Machine in the transfer area so passengers can easily print out their boarding passes themselves and save some money by not hiring incompetent staff that can't do a simple task such as printing a boarding pass.

Great service. They could offer vegetarian food and do more to reduce waste.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

Generally good. The aisles have gotten narrower which can slow down boarding. Flight crew was great! Healthier complimentary snacks would be appreciated. Due to earthquake in San Francisco we had to circle in air space for a bit but then had a smooth landing. I laud the flight crew for their patience ;)

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

The agents was very rude and they charged me $50 for a carry-on bag saying that it was too big and then I saw someone going on a plane with the same size bag as me

For the most part united was a good experience, how ever when they came by with the snacks and water, they completely passed by my wife and I. As we were in separate rows. On a 5 hr flight we were not offered water

Fantastic crew. Flight was delayed at last minute but we were given updates every 20 minutes and the crew was so friendly and considerate. I miss the touch screens on the back of the seats, wish they would bring that back though.

Beijing PEK to SFO. I had an economy seat on this flight. The seat comfort was acceptable. My main complaint is with the FA’s lack of personality and absence from servicing the plane, specifically restroom care (I wish I could share a pic of the restroom that I captured) and care of travelers—drink cart/availability of drinks. I'm amazed at the level of service on other International travel where a passenger is most often appreciated.

Awful. Worst airline I have ever been on. Crew were among the rudest people I have ever dealt with. United staff members were rude and disrespectful. My flight was delayed, causing me to miss a connecting flight. I understand things happen, but when staff start lying about what actually happened, that is when I have an issue. Just be honest, really it isn’t that hard. I’m being very honest with this review and I don’t find this difficult what so ever. In fact, because of United Airlines, my Christmas holiday was off to a really rocky start. As someone who has traveled across the world, it has only been United that I have had a truly awful experience.

Good flight. On time. Boarding and seating was easy. Crew were really friendly, yet professional. Bathroom (by cockpit) was small but serviceable. Some the seats were showing some notable wear & tear, but were comfy. Very happy UA customer. TY! 🤛🏽💗

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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