Cheap Flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco from $438

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco (SZX-SFO)?

  Based on Trip.com data, China Southern Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $438 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SZX to SFO on Mon, May 4), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $765 departing on Sat, Apr 18 and returning on Sat, Apr 25.

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

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

• When is the best time to book flights from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen 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 can I find the best deals on flights from Shenzhen to San Francisco?

  To find best deals on flights from Shenzhen 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 Mon, May 4, with one-way flights priced at just $438.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Southern 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 January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shenzhen (SZX) to San Francisco (SFO) the cheapest?

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shenzhen to San Francisco on April 21, 2026 with Cathay Pacific, with prices starting at $744.

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

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

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

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

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shenzhen 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.