Cheap Flights from Shanghai to San Francisco from $389

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to San Francisco (SHA-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines Japan offers one-way fares as low as $389 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to SFO on Tue, Sep 1), while All Nippon Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $759 departing on Tue, Aug 25 and returning on Mon, Aug 31.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to San Francisco with the following airlines, including: United Airlines China Eastern Airlines Asiana Airlines All Nippon Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 11 hours 41 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to San Francisco (SFO).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to San Francisco is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 7 flight per week flying from Shanghai to San Francisco. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA858 (14:35) China Eastern Airlines: S/-/-/W/-/F/- -- MU589 (13:06) Air China: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- CA7209 (14:35)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to San Francisco, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Tue, Sep 1, with one-way flights priced at just $389.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for San Francisco travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

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

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco is December, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco on?

  After crunching the numbers on our July flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to San Francisco on July 17, 2026 with Vietnam Airlines, with prices starting at $544.

• Which airports can I fly to for San Francisco from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in San Francisco, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Francisco International Airport (PVG-SFO) is by far the most common option on this route: San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and San Francisco?

  The time difference between San Francisco and Shanghai is 16h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to San Francisco?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.