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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Shanghai Starting at $373

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco to Shanghai and kick-start your next adventure today!

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San Francisco to Shanghai flight time & flight schedules

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule
  1. AA1892

    04:22 pm

    SFO

    1.6h

    05:56 pm

    LAX

    ---WTFS
  2. 3U3838

    09:30 pm

    LAX

    18.7h

    08:10 am

    TFU

    -M--T-S
  3. 3U6981

    12:40 pm

    TFU

    2.6h

    03:15 pm

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  4. UA1754

    04:27 pm

    SFO

    1.5h

    05:59 pm

    LAX

    SMTWTFS
  5. MF830

    10:45 pm

    LAX

    15.3h

    06:00 am

    XMN

    -M-W--S
  6. MF8511

    09:00 am

    XMN

    1.6h

    10:35 am

    SHA

    SMTWTFS
  7. UA4783

    04:33 pm

    SFO

    1.5h

    06:04 pm

    ONT

    S------
  8. MF830

    10:45 pm

    LAX

    15.3h

    06:00 am

    XMN

    -M-W--S
  9. MF8511

    09:00 am

    XMN

    1.6h

    10:35 am

    SHA

    SMTWTFS
  10. ZG025

    04:45 pm

    SFO

    11.3h

    08:00 pm

    NRT

    SMTWTFS
  11. 9C8516

    01:30 am

    HND

    3.1h

    03:35 am

    PVG

    SM-W-F-
  12. VN099

    10:50 pm

    SFO

    15.7h

    04:30 am

    SGN

    --TW-FS
  13. VN522

    09:05 am

    SGN

    4.2h

    02:15 pm

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  14. OZ211

    11:30 pm

    SFO

    13.0h

    04:30 am

    ICN

    SMTWTFS
  15. 9C8560

    04:55 pm

    ICN

    2.0h

    05:55 pm

    PVG

    -M-WT-S
  16. CZ660

    11:35 pm

    SFO

    14.8h

    06:20 am

    WUH

    S--W---
  17. CZ3543

    06:55 pm

    WUH

    1.8h

    08:45 pm

    PVG

    SMTWTFS
  18. CZ660

    11:35 pm

    SFO

    18.7h

    10:15 am

    CAN

    S--W---
  19. CZ3545

    05:00 pm

    CAN

    2.3h

    07:20 pm

    SHA

    SMTWTFS
  20. CZ660

    11:35 pm

    SFO

    18.7h

    10:15 am

    CAN

    S--W---
  21. CZ3503

    04:00 pm

    CAN

    2.2h

    06:10 pm

    SHA

    SMTWTFS
  22. CZ660

    11:35 pm

    SFO

    14.8h

    06:20 am

    WUH

    S--W---
  23. CZ8623

    12:25 pm

    WUH

    1.7h

    02:05 pm

    SHA

    SMTWTFS

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Shanghai?

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Shanghai based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $1,492.
  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 13 hours 45 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA).
  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Shanghai?

    • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to downtown is about 33 km. It takes about 50 minutes by taxi.
    • The distance from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to downtown is about 13 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA): United Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Shanghai

Cheapest nonstop flight price$372
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,106
Off-season for travelJanuary
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance9,909.39 km
Average flight time13 hours 45 minutes
Popular airlineAmerican Airlines