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$451 Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

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Cheapest round-trip
$743
Typical prices: $762-$1,015
Korean Air
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SHA - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$451
Typical prices: $484-$770
China Southern
Mon 6/15
SHA - SFO • 1 stop
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Cheapest • Avg $800 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 15m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 13% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco (SHA-SFO)

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

Wed, Apr 29 - Sat, May 9
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 am
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31h 15m
1 stop
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12:40 pm - 5:05 pm
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SHA
37h 25m
1 stop
$743Korean Air
Sun, Jun 7 - Sun, Dec 6
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10:55 am - 3:20 pm
SHA
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 5:15 pm
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SHA
25h 25m
1 stop
$746Asiana Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 4
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 am
SHA
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SFO
31h 15m
1 stop
Korean Air Logo
12:40 pm - 5:05 pm
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SHA
37h 25m
1 stop
$749Korean Air
Sun, Jun 14 - Thu, Dec 10
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7:40 pm - 6:45 am
SHA
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SFO
26h 05m
1 stop
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11:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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SHA
25h 00m
1 stop
$812EVA Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, May 7
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6:25 pm - 10:40 am
SHA
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SFO
31h 15m
1 stop
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12:40 pm - 5:05 pm
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SHA
37h 25m
1 stop
$814Korean Air
Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Aug 19
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12:25 pm - 6:32 pm
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SFO
21h 07m
2 stops
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6:40 am - 9:50 pm
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SHA
24h 10m
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$817Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 15 - Mon, Oct 5
EVA Air Logo
7:40 pm - 6:45 am
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SFO
26h 05m
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EVA Air Logo
12:45 am - 4:30 pm
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SHA
24h 45m
1 stop
$846EVA Air
Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 17
Asiana Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 3:20 pm
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SFO
19h 25m
1 stop
Asiana Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
18h 55m
1 stop
$870Asiana Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 16
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10:55 am - 3:20 pm
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SFO
19h 25m
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11:50 pm - 9:45 am
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SHA
18h 55m
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$871Asiana Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22
Korean Air Logo
6:25 pm - 10:40 am
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SFO
31h 15m
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12:50 pm - 5:05 pm
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37h 15m
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$878Korean Air
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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.

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

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to San Francisco departing in April.

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 November, where tickets cost $703 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,664 and $1,430 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, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight$451
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 30% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 12% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Hongqiao Intl to San Francisco 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 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 $451 for a one-way ticket and $743 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, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and San Francisco, with oneworld 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 Asiana Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco are Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. With an average price for the route of $719 and an overall rating of 8.4, Korean Air is the most popular choice. Asiana Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $868 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
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Korean AirOverall score based on 1205 reviews
8.1Food
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8.5Boarding
8.7Crew
8.3Comfort
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Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2025
ICN - SFO
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Great service and comfort level. You can have more of vegetarian food options.

It’s great, long flight and arrive safe at destination

Everything was excellent as I expected. They also had a very caring crew. I had a headache and asked a Tylenol. The crew members kept checking with me how I was doing.

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.

I can't believe they put my wife and I in the two middle seats! It is a very long flight and we had single flyers on either side of us blocking the way to the bathroom! There's no reason to not give one of us the isle seat so we could have managed bathroom needs and snacks with convenience. So I think very poorly of Korean air to put us both in the middle, I've never had that happen before and will probably avoid this airline in the future because of this. We tried to have them change it but they didn't so you pretty much lost a customer because of it.

One of the flight attendants stepped on my foot. I was on the aisle seat. A lady inside needed to get out. So Instood. Just then, a flight attentendant came wuicklybtheoughbthe aisle and stepprd on my sock covered toes. I let out a small sound. She stopped momentarily, but didn’t ask how I was just took off of the aisle. Never came back to see how I was. Fortunately, I was not really hurt other than a slight soreness in my toes. But I found that to be very negligent.

Korean Air is unlike any other major airline I have flown with. The grace and respect that the staff has from check in to de-boarding is unmatched. The flight attendants this time were especially wonderful to my five little children. They helped us rearrange to more suitable seating, brought our children’s meals, and patiently waited for them in the aisles when they had to use the bathroom. We felt so welcome and comfortable. I really appreciate the meal voucher when our flight was delayed. I am grateful to have had such an stress-free experience.

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.

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.

2nd major delay due to maintenance issues. 1st delay missed my connecting flight.

It was great, but my bag was not loaded onto the connecting flight. I'm currently getting it resolved. If this isn't a problem, everything else was excellent.

Very clean ,flight attendants very professional,nice , Boarding was very easy

The aircraft was massive (A-380) and became crowded with 400+ passengers on board.

The plane hasnt left im stuck in seatle still my flight has been grounded for almost 5 hours

My only suggestion is a way to not be woken up for food. … like maybe something you can place on you if you’d prefer to miss food than be woken up

After each meal was served I didn't see any flight attendant offer coffee or tea to the passengers after the initial drinks were offered. Other flights I had been one it was standard procedure to offer hot drinks after the meal service.

It was great. It was my first time with Cathay Pacific and I really recommend.

Selected ovo lacto meal because I’m ok with milk products but not any meat. It was terrible. We had the same selection back in October when we had traveled and it was pretty good at that time. It was gross this time.

Very bad Instead 22 hour it take me more that 35 hour to arrive from Los Angeles to Phuket and they changed my flight in Hong Kong to Shanghai china and in order to get my bag I was forced to vet china visa entrry

I was mid plane and they were already out of the main beef entree....ugh!

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Vegetarian options should be included with every meal. Even just simple steamed vegetables and whole grains would capture a wide audience.

Cramped, hot and the plane was grubby. Also the plane was an hour late and it took an hour to get my luggage once I got to LAX.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

did not get a notification about seat selection ahead of time. We didn't end up sitting together.

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

In my return flight they couldn’t identify my ticket or boarding pass, I had to go to 3 different counters until I was able to get my boarding pass. The food was on, it was the bear minimum. They didn’t even recognise that I was a Muslim and can’t eat meat, chicken or pork. In one of the trays I believe they served me pork. The staff were very pleasant, but they need to be aware of their surroundings more carefully, one of them stuck her lower belly right into my face! I was shocked and very uncomfortable.

Overall I had good experience with China Southern airline. Nothing to claim. I hoped they could improve the meal quality that is.

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

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.

Terrible experience! delay 2 time and say i dont have ticket

Flight attendants were friendly & good service, food sucks, seats uncomfortable, not many Asian movies or shows flying from Hong Kong

Flight attendants had a little attitude. Food tastes no good.

Overall we had a good experience during our flight from San Francisco to Houston.

Good flight. However, when booked flight with United, assumed the layover included by United in San Francisco of 1 hr and 40 minutes was sufficient . Not so and would recommend at least 2 hours or more. Needed to go through US immigration (very long lineups), then pick up bags, take all the way to another terminal, running because we did not have sufficient time. We made the flight because they held the door for us but luggage didn’t follow.

the whole trip was smooth, and as comfortable as flying is these days. flight crew was friendly and very courteous and helpful.

Very poor. The flight was delayed from Toronto because some forget to do there job . I got to my connecting gate in San Francisco 10 minutes before the departure.but this didn’t let me board even though the flight was still there for an other 30 minutes. The the gentleman at the unite airline desk told me that they usually wait for passengers but air Canada called and told them not to we I been rerouted to Manila instead of Hong Kong . In San Francisco they mad me check in my carryon bag . I was told the it will directly go yo ho chi minn cuyt but I was told that by the Vietnams airline desk that’s not there I’m 10 hours behind my scheduled flight and looks like I I’m going without baggage. I don’t have a chance of catching ..

First class ticket gets you a choice of chips or nuts. . Just like economy Southwest. Also no screen in the seats. This is first class???!

Flight arrived 30 min early and bag was waiting at the baggage pickup. United Club HNL was one of the nicest in the system

Mean flight attendant. I wanted to reuse my plastic cup, but he (Matthew) said he can't for safety. I then said "I don't want water then" and he poured me a glass. I hope Matthew gets herpes and spends the rest of his life poor, lonely, and homeless.

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