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Cheap Flights from San Francisco, CA (SFO) to Shanghai (SHA)

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Wed, Jan 21 - Wed, Jan 28
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SFO - SHA
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SHA - SFO
735$
711$
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Tue, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 12
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SFO - SHA
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SHA - SFO
742$
718$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, Jan 11 - Tue, Jan 20
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SFO - SHA
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SHA - SFO
745$
721$
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Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Feb 24
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines1 stop
SFO - SHA
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines1 stop
SHA - SFO
770$
767$
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Thu, Dec 25 - Sat, Dec 27
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines3 stops
SFO - SHA
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines1 stop
SHA - SFO
1021$
985$
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Tue, Dec 30 - Fri, Jan 9
China Southern Airlines
China Southern Airlines1 stop
SFO - SHA
Asiana Airlines
Asiana Airlines2 stops
SHA - SFO
1155$
1136$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 11
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SFO - SHA
399$
380$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, Feb 25
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SFO - SHA
399$
380$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, Jan 8
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines2 stops
SFO - SHA
402$
383$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, Jan 20
Korean Air
Korean Air1 stop
SFO - SHA
408$
389$
Prime price per passenger
Fri, Dec 26
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines2 stops
SFO - SHA
538$
515$
Prime price per passenger
Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai

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week: Jan 19 - Jan 25
Flights from just $1,277
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$1,606
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Flying Time33 h and 50 mWhen flying from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai, this can take around 33 h and 50 m in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors
Cheapest flight$379The best price for flights from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days
Departure AirportSan Francisco Intl AirportSan Francisco Intl Airport is where you'll take off when flying from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai
Arrival AirportPu DongYou'll land at Pu Dong when flying from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai
Peak seasonNovemberNovember is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai according to search data results from our customers
Airlines operating this routeChina Eastern AirlinesAirline(s) that fly from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai
Best time to bookOctoberOctober is one of the most frequent times to fly to Shanghai from San Francisco, CA according to real data from our customers

Local currency and cost comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
81%Trains in Shanghai are 81% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$3.00
Shanghai$0.56
MealMid-priced restaurant
86%A meal in Shanghai is 86% cheaper than a meal in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$30.00
Shanghai$4.24
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
47%A taxi fare in Shanghai is 47% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$4.15
Shanghai$2.19
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
50%Coffee in Shanghai is 50% cheaper than in San Francisco, CA.
San Francisco, CA$5.85
Shanghai$3.10
Exchange rate
1 USD = 7.12 CNY
1 CNY = 0.15 USD
Last revised on Thu, 12/4
Distance: 6139 miles
San Francisco, CA airports
San Francisco Intl Airport (SFO)How far from city center: 11 miles
Shanghai airports
Pu Dong (PVG)How far from city center: 19 miles
Hongqiao (SHA)How far from city center: 4 miles

Are you planning to travel to Shanghai for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from San Francisco, CA. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Shanghai and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to China. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai is $380. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Shanghai more expensive than San Francisco, CA to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Shanghai costs an average of 2.19 USD , 47% cheaper than San Francisco, CA, with a fare of 4.15 USD,
while train tickets cost 81% less at Shanghai: $ 0.56 USD versus $ 3.00 USD at San Francisco, CA.
Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 4.24 USD euros in Shanghai, 86% less than the 30.00 USD euros in San Francisco, CA.
The price of the coffee is around 47% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 3.10 USD, while in San Francisco, CA the coffee costs 5.85 USD.
When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai are October, May and September, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to visit Shanghai depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, November is the best month to fly to Shanghai from San Francisco, CA in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and September. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds July, January and April are the months with fewer searches for San Francisco, CA - Shanghai.
How long does the flight from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai take?
Flight length from San Francisco, CA to Shanghai is around 09:50 hours on average, at an average distance of 23,396 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

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