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Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport flight

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 12:10 PM
        11h 30m
        Nonstop
        SFO 8:40 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, May 8 | United Airlines
        SFO 12:55 PM
        13h 30m
        Nonstop
        PVG 5:25 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | United Airlines
        $1,270 $1,943
        35% off
        35% off
        $1,943 $1,270
      • PVG 12:30 PM
        11h 35m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:05 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, May 10 | China Eastern Airlines
        SFO 12:00 PM
        14h
        Nonstop
        PVG 5:00 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, May 17 | China Eastern Airlines
        $1,360 $1,943
        30% off
        30% off
        $1,943 $1,360
      • PVG 3:10 PM
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:55 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, May 9 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 10:50 PM
        22h 50m
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Vietnam Airlines
        $646 $1,943
        67% off
        67% off
        $1,943 $646
      • PVG 8:50 AM
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, May 5 | Korean Air
        SFO 12:40 PM
        30h
        1 stop
        PVG 9:40 AM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, May 9 | Korean Air
        $718
        63% off
        $1,943 $718
      • PVG 11:35 AM
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 3:20 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, May 9 | Asiana Airlines
        SFO 11:50 PM
        30h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:55 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Asiana Airlines
        $724
        63% off
        $1,943 $724
      • PVG 8:50 AM
        16h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, May 2 | Korean Air
        SFO 12:40 PM
        16h 30m
        1 stop
        PVG 8:10 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, May 7 | Korean Air
        $731
        62% off
        $1,943 $731
      • PVG 11:40 AM
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        SFO 3:20 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, May 10 | Asiana Airlines
        SFO 11:50 PM
        20h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:45 AM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Asiana Airlines
        $734
        62% off
        $1,943 $734
      • PVG 11:10 AM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, May 8 | Korean Air
        SFO 12:40 PM
        37h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 5:05 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Korean Air
        $735
        62% off
        $1,943 $735
      • PVG 2:30 PM
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, May 9 | Cathay Pacific
        SFO 1:00 PM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 11:55 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, May 13 | Cathay Pacific
        $737
        62% off
        $1,943 $737
      • PVG 11:10 AM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, May 9 | Korean Air
        SFO 12:40 PM
        37h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 5:05 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Korean Air
        $740
        62% off
        $1,943 $740
      • PVG 11:35 AM
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 3:20 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, May 5 | Asiana Airlines
        SFO 11:50 PM
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        PVG 10:05 AM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sat, May 9 | Asiana Airlines
        $742
        62% off
        $1,943 $742
      • PVG 11:10 AM
        14h 30m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, May 10 | Korean Air
        SFO 12:40 PM
        37h 25m
        1 stop
        SHA 5:05 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, May 14 | Korean Air
        $744
        62% off
        $1,943 $744
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO Invalid Date
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Apr 29 | Normal Airline
        SFO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Fri, May 1 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 12:10 PM
        11h 30m
        Nonstop
        SFO 8:40 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, May 17 | United Airlines
        $707 $1,033
        32% off
        32% off
        $1,033 $707
      • PVG 12:30 PM
        11h 35m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:05 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, May 27 | China Eastern Airlines
        $723 $1,033
        30% off
        30% off
        $1,033 $723
      • PVG 5:20 PM
        18h 10m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:30 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, May 21 | China Southern Airlines
        $416 $1,033
        60% off
        60% off
        $1,033 $416
      • PVG 5:20 PM
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, May 28 | China Southern Airlines
        $428
        59% off
        $1,033 $428
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, May 17 | China Southern Airlines
        $435
        57% off
        $1,033 $435
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, May 31 | China Southern Airlines
        $437
        57% off
        $1,033 $437
      • PVG 11:35 AM
        16h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, May 18 | Asiana Airlines
        $458
        56% off
        $1,033 $458
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, May 29 | China Southern Airlines
        $459
        56% off
        $1,033 $459
      • PVG 1:40 PM
        36h
        1 stop
        SFO 10:40 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Jun 9 | Korean Air
        $463
        55% off
        $1,033 $463
      • PVG 6:55 AM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, May 23 | China Southern Airlines
        $464
        55% off
        $1,033 $464
      • PVG 8:35 AM
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 3:20 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, Jun 9 | Asiana Airlines
        $466
        55% off
        $1,033 $466
      • PVG 6:55 AM
        28h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Tue, May 19 | China Southern Airlines
        $466
        55% off
        $1,033 $466
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO Invalid Date
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Apr 29 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in December, with an average price of $652. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as $1,228.

$1,228
$940
$652
$364
    Cheapest
  • $787
    Apr
  • $708
    May
  • $782
    Jun
  • $1,228
    Jul
  • $924
    Aug
  • $992
    Sep
  • $819
    Oct
  • $665
    Nov
  • $652
    Dec
  • $898
    Jan
  • $699
    Feb
  • $849
    Mar

What’s the cheapest month to fly round-trip from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly round-trip fares from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, March is typically the cheapest month to find flights from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport, with an average price of $1,009. In contrast, July is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $1,668.

$1,668
$1,339
$1,009
$680
    Cheapest
  • $1,623
    Apr
  • $1,279
    May
  • $1,291
    Jun
  • $1,668
    Jul
  • $1,400
    Aug
  • $1,030
    Sep
  • $1,075
    Oct
  • $1,220
    Nov
  • $1,210
    Dec
  • $1,056
    Jan
  • $1,355
    Feb
  • $1,009
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Tuesday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$943
$827
$711
$595
    Cheapest
  • $780
    Mon
  • $943
    Tue
  • $711
    Wed
  • $797
    Thu
  • $841
    Fri
  • $932
    Sat
  • $811
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport

See which airlines fly from Shanghai to San Francisco. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

China Southern Airlines
From $416
Korean Air
From $473
Air Canada
From $475
Philippine Airlines
From $475
Asiana Airlines
From $482
Vietnam Airlines
From $492
Sichuan Airlines
From $517
Cathay Pacific
From $527
Spring Airlines Japan
From $535
EVA Air
From $539

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Flight Schedule from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport

Check the schedule for flights from Shanghai to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. KE882

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    11:10 AM

    PVG

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    2:20 PM

    ICN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. KE023

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    4:00 PM

    ICN

    10h 40m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. OZ362

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    11:40 AM

    PVG

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    2:30 PM

    ICN

    S M T W T F S
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  4. YP111

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    6:00 PM

    ICN

    11h

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    SFO

    S - T - T - S

  5. KE892

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    8:50 AM

    PVG

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    ICN

    S M T W T F S
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  6. KE023

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    4:00 PM

    ICN

    10h 40m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  7. KE892

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    8:50 AM

    PVG

    2h 5m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    ICN

    S M T W T F S
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  8. UA892

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    4:50 PM

    ICN

    10h 45m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  9. CZ3580

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    5:20 PM

    PVG

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:10 PM

    WUH

    S M T W T - S
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  10. CZ659

    Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    11:30 PM

    WUH

    12h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  11. PR337

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    4:00 PM

    PVG

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:50 PM

    MNL

    S M T W T F S
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  12. PR104

    Ninoy Aquino Intl. Airport

    11:15 PM

    MNL

    12h 55m

    Nonstop

    9:10 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  13. OZ368

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    1:05 AM

    PVG

    2h

    Nonstop

    4:05 AM

    ICN

    S M T W T F S
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  14. OZ212

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    9:00 PM

    ICN

    10h 30m

    Nonstop

    3:30 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  15. CZ3824

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    11:05 AM

    PVG

    1h 55m

    Nonstop

    1:00 PM

    WUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. CZ659

    Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    11:30 PM

    WUH

    12h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  17. CZ3549

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    6:55 AM

    PVG

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    9:15 AM

    CAN

    S M T W T F S
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  18. CZ657

    Baiyun Intl. Airport

    11:20 PM

    CAN

    12h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    SFO

    - M - - - F -

  19. AC026

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    3:55 PM

    PVG

    10h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:20 AM

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
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  20. AC2080

    Vancouver Intl. Airport

    6:00 PM

    YVR

    1h 34m

    Nonstop

    8:34 PM

    YEG

    S - - - T F S

  21. AC8557

    Edmonton International Airport

    10:05 AM

    YEG

    3h 3m

    Nonstop

    12:08 PM

    SFO

    S - - - T F S
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Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport Flights Info

Flight distance9,886.46 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price$416
Cheapest return ticket price$646

FAQs for Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport Flights

  • How long is a flight from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

    It takes around 11 hours 37 minutes to fly from Pudong Intl. Airport (pvg) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (sfo).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
  • Tickets cost around $911 in May, making it the cheapest month to book. Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around $1,183 in June, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The latest flight departs from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) at 17:25 and arrives in San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at 13:40.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 697 flights per month.

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