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Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $431 and round-trip from $744. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 12:30 PM
        11h 35m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:05 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Oct 19 | China Eastern Airlines
        SFO 1:00 PM
        13h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 5:35 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Mon, Oct 26 | China Eastern Airlines
        $1,021 $1,428
        28% off
        28% off
        $1,428 $1,021
      • PVG 12:30 PM
        11h 35m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:05 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | China Eastern Airlines
        SFO 1:00 PM
        13h 35m
        Nonstop
        PVG 5:35 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 29 | China Eastern Airlines
        $1,056 $1,428
        26% off
        26% off
        $1,428 $1,056
      • PVG 3:25 PM
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 28 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 9:10 PM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Vietnam Airlines
        $744 $1,428
        48% off
        48% off
        $1,428 $744
      • PVG 3:10 PM
        41h 45m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:55 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 10:10 PM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Oct 28 | Vietnam Airlines
        $753
        47% off
        $1,428 $753
      • PVG 3:25 PM
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 6:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 9:10 PM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Vietnam Airlines
        $766
        46% off
        $1,428 $766
      • PVG 3:25 PM
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 9:10 PM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 25 | Vietnam Airlines
        $777
        46% off
        $1,428 $777
      • PVG 3:25 PM
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 9:10 PM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Dec 9 | Vietnam Airlines
        $777
        46% off
        $1,428 $777
      • PVG 3:25 PM
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 9:10 PM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 15 | Vietnam Airlines
        $778
        46% off
        $1,428 $778
      • PVG 1:45 AM
        34h
        1 stop
        SFO 8:45 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sat, Oct 31 | Philippine Airlines
        SFO 10:40 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40 AM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Philippine Airlines
        $788
        45% off
        $1,428 $788
      • PVG 4:55 PM
        18h 50m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:45 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | Philippine Airlines
        SFO 10:40 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40 AM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Nov 1 | Philippine Airlines
        $805
        44% off
        $1,428 $805
      • PVG 3:25 PM
        41h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 5:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Vietnam Airlines
        SFO 9:10 PM
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 2:15 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 18 | Vietnam Airlines
        $807
        43% off
        $1,428 $807
      • PVG 10:50 AM
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:45 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 30 | Philippine Airlines
        SFO 10:40 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40 AM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Philippine Airlines
        $809
        43% off
        $1,428 $809
      • PVG 5:35 PM
        20h 7m
        1 stop
        SFO 9:42 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 25 | Air Canada
        SFO 4:55 PM
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        PVG 4:00 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 1 | Air Canada
        $824
        42% off
        $1,428 $824
      • PVG 6:05 PM
        17h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 8:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 29 | China Southern Airlines
        SFO 10:40 PM
        34h
        1 stop
        PVG 12:40 AM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Wed, Nov 4 | Philippine Airlines
        $826
        42% off
        $1,428 $826
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
        SFO 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        SHA 4:00 PM
        San Francisco - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 18 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 2:05 PM
        10h 55m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:00 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | China Eastern Airlines
        $530 $722
        27% off
        27% off
        $722 $530
      • PVG 2:05 PM
        10h 55m
        Nonstop
        SFO 9:00 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Eastern Airlines
        $534 $722
        26% off
        26% off
        $722 $534
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | China Southern Airlines
        $431 $722
        40% off
        40% off
        $722 $431
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Sun, Dec 6 | China Southern Airlines
        $432
        40% off
        $722 $432
      • PVG 3:55 PM
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:20 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Oct 22 | Air Canada
        $437
        39% off
        $722 $437
      • PVG 3:55 PM
        33h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 10:20 AM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Oct 21 | Air Canada
        $437
        39% off
        $722 $437
      • PVG 5:35 PM
        36h 16m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:51 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Air Canada
        $437
        39% off
        $722 $437
      • PVG 5:35 PM
        36h 16m
        1 stop
        SFO 1:51 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Air Canada
        $437
        39% off
        $722 $437
      • PVG 10:05 PM
        37h 35m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | China Southern Airlines
        $438
        39% off
        $722 $438
      • PVG 6:25 PM
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | China Southern Airlines
        $438
        39% off
        $722 $438
      • PVG 10:45 AM
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | China Southern Airlines
        $438
        39% off
        $722 $438
      • PVG 10:45 AM
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | China Southern Airlines
        $440
        39% off
        $722 $440
      • PVG 10:45 AM
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 5 | China Southern Airlines
        $440
        39% off
        $722 $440
      • PVG 6:25 PM
        17h 15m
        1 stop
        SFO 7:40 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | China Southern Airlines
        $442
        39% off
        $722 $442
      • SHA 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        SFO 2:00 PM
        Shanghai - San Francisco | Fri, Oct 16 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport 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 May, with an average price of $603. You’ll want to avoid August, when the average price can reach as high as $1,192.

$1,192
$898
$603
$309
    Cheapest
  • $872
    Oct
  • $679
    Nov
  • $666
    Dec
  • $916
    Jan
  • $713
    Feb
  • $867
    Mar
  • $851
    Apr
  • $603
    May
  • $673
    Jun
  • $1,037
    Jul
  • $1,192
    Aug
  • $733
    Sep

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 $1,030. In contrast, August is usually the most expensive month, with average fares reaching $1,992.

$1,992
$1,511
$1,030
$549
    Cheapest
  • $1,150
    Oct
  • $1,245
    Nov
  • $1,235
    Dec
  • $1,077
    Jan
  • $1,383
    Feb
  • $1,030
    Mar
  • $1,876
    Apr
  • $1,612
    May
  • $1,494
    Jun
  • $1,587
    Jul
  • $1,992
    Aug
  • $1,350
    Sep

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 Friday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

$947
$848
$748
$649
    Cheapest
  • $785
    Mon
  • $867
    Tue
  • $748
    Wed
  • $870
    Thu
  • $947
    Fri
  • $831
    Sat
  • $826
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is Sichuan Airlines (from $400) among 10 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Sichuan Airlines
From $400
VietJet Air
From $411
China Southern Airlines
From $431
Air Canada
From $437
Cathay Pacific
From $447
Juneyao Airlines
From $448
Shenzhen Airlines
From $450
Vietnam Airlines
From $453
Philippine Airlines
From $464
China Eastern Airlines
From $470

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What is the 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. CZ3580

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    5:20 PM

    PVG

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:10 PM

    WUH

    S M T W T F S
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  2. CZ659

    Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    11:30 PM

    WUH

    12h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  3. CX303

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    7:20 AM

    PVG

    2h 50m

    Nonstop

    10:10 AM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. YP802

    Hong Kong Intl. Airport

    1:30 PM

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    6:15 PM

    ICN

    S M T - T - S

  5. YP111

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    ICN

    11h

    Nonstop

    2:15 PM

    SFO

    S - T - T - S

  6. CZ3824

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    11:05 AM

    PVG

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    12:55 PM

    WUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  7. CZ659

    Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    11:30 PM

    WUH

    12h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  8. MU725

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    9:00 PM

    PVG

    2h 45m

    Nonstop

    11:45 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  9. YP802

    Hong Kong Intl. Airport

    1:30 PM

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    6:15 PM

    ICN

    S M T - T - S

  10. YP111

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    ICN

    11h

    Nonstop

    2:15 PM

    SFO

    S - T - T - S

  11. AC026

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    3:55 PM

    PVG

    10h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:20 AM

    YVR

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. AC562

    Vancouver Intl. Airport

    8:15 AM

    YVR

    2h 21m

    Nonstop

    10:36 AM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  13. HO1291

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    4:35 PM

    PVG

    3h

    Nonstop

    7:35 PM

    HKG

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. YP802

    Hong Kong Intl. Airport

    1:30 PM

    HKG

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    6:15 PM

    ICN

    S M T - T - S

  15. YP111

    Incheon Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    ICN

    11h

    Nonstop

    2:15 PM

    SFO

    S - T - T - S

  16. CZ3544

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    10:05 PM

    PVG

    1h 50m

    Nonstop

    11:55 PM

    WUH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. CZ659

    Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

    11:30 PM

    WUH

    12h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:40 PM

    SFO

    S - - W - - -

  18. 3U6992

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    11:55 AM

    PVG

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    2:50 PM

    TFU

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. 3U3837

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    10:10 PM

    TFU

    13h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:30 PM

    LAX

    - M - - T - S

  20. F92857

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    2:12 PM

    LAX

    1h 36m

    Nonstop

    3:48 PM

    SFO

    S - - W T - S

  21. 3U6992

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    11:55 AM

    PVG

    2h 55m

    Nonstop

    2:50 PM

    TFU

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  22. 3U3837

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    10:10 PM

    TFU

    13h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:30 PM

    LAX

    - M - - T - S

  23. F94593

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    6:48 PM

    LAX

    1h 37m

    Nonstop

    8:25 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  24. 3U8968

    Pudong Intl. Airport

    7:55 PM

    PVG

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:25 PM

    CTU

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  25. 3U3837

    Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

    10:10 PM

    TFU

    13h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:30 PM

    LAX

    - M - - T - S

  26. F94593

    Los Angeles Intl. Airport

    6:48 PM

    LAX

    1h 37m

    Nonstop

    8:25 PM

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About Pudong Intl. Airport and San Francisco Intl. Airport

Learn about Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) and San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 9,886.46 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price $431
Cheapest return ticket price $744

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

  • How many daily flights are there from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?

    There are around 1 daily flights from Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport departs at 12:10, and the last departs at 12:30, with about 2 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • 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 $2,485 in January, 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.
  • One-way flights from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport currently start from $431, and round-trip fares start from $744. The current lowest fare is a China Southern Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 8; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport is $905. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Pudong Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport operates around 10 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and China Eastern Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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