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

• Earliest: departs at 1:10 pm and lands at 12:19 am
• Latest: departs at 2:05 pm and lands at 1:14 am.

The flight takes about 11h 09m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco takes 11h 09m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco range from $805 to $1,336, with an average of $1,125 over the past 12 months. Anything below $805 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the $1,125 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $771 round-trip via Wuhan (WUH), compared to $1,322 for nonstop.

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 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $555, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $63 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 19m.

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

• Incheon Intl (ICN) - 52% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to San Francisco. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $938 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,258, a difference of $320.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• China Eastern

Flying via Tokyo Haneda (HND) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 37m, compared with 16h 52m via Incheon Intl (ICN) and 16h 52m via Vancouver Intl (YVR).

San Francisco is 15 hours behind Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (Pacific Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

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

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

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

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• China Eastern: 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Anyone looking for a sustainable way to fly should consider booking their ticket with United Airlines. They are one of a few airlines that have already started replacing conventional jet fuel with sustainable aviation fuel to reduce the net carbon emissions in each flight. You can also play your part by booking nonstop flights instead of connecting flights to reduce the total distance covered and hence cut down emissions.

Despite the long nature of the flight, a few airlines are offering nonstop flights from Shanghai to San Francisco. Both United Airlines and Air China provide a direct connection with the average travel duration standing just under 12 hours.

There are two options for public transport to downtown San Francisco from SFO. You can choose between the bus and the metro. Of the two, the metro is arguably the best option since it uses the Bay Area Rapid Transit making it a lot faster and convenient even when you have a lot of luggage. To board the metro, follow the BART signs in the International Terminal that lead to the BART station.

The city and country where you will have your layover depend on which airline you’re flying. Most airlines tend to have their layovers in their home countries since it is cheaper and more convenient. For instance, on this route, Turkish Airlines has all its layovers scheduled for Istanbul while China Airlines will have its layovers in Taipei City.